Chicago Urban League
Erica Kirkwood serves as Vice President and General Counsel at GMA Construction Group, providing executive oversight on contract negotiations, compliance, and human resources. As a fellow in the Chicago Urban League's IMPACT Leadership Program, Erica aids in promoting racial parity in leadership roles. Erica also holds the presidency of the Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, focusing on enhancing the success of black women in the legal profession. Previous roles include Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, where Erica managed legal teams and compliance issues, and Attorney at Kirkwood Law Group, handling various commercial transactions and litigation. Erica's legal career began as an Investigator/Attorney for the City of Chicago, dealing with consumer fraud and regulatory matters. Erica earned a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Litigation from Cooley Law School.
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Chicago Urban League
The Chicago Urban League (Urban League) was one of the first affiliates of the National Urban League organized in this country to address the needs of African Americans migrating from the rural South to the northern cities in unprecedented numbers at the dawn of the 20th century. The Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. Since 1916, the Chicago Urban League—through collaborative community, corporate and civic relationships—has helped people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences and grow their businesses. We are passionate advocates for economic and racial equity for Black Chicagoans. The impact of the Urban League's 10+ decades of service to Chicagoans is beyond measure, but it is illustrated by the fact that upon hearing the name of the organization, community members often comment on the positive impact the Chicago Urban League has had in their lives. As one of the largest affiliates in the nation, the Chicago organization remains a leader in the Urban League movement.