Clara Cruz

Clara Cruz is an experienced legal professional with a robust background in administrative support within the legal field. Currently serving as a Legal Secretary for the Chicago Housing Authority since October 2021, Clara assists the Housing Policy Unit by processing subpoenas and supporting attorneys with various administrative tasks. Prior to this role, Clara worked at the Chicago Board of Education for 14 years, supporting the Transactions Unit and outside counsel attorneys and managing contract inquiries from various stakeholders. Clara’s earlier experience includes serving as a Citizen's Advocate at the Illinois Attorney General's Office, where responsibilities included resolving consumer complaints and facilitating communication between parties. Clara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University, earned in May 2005.