Michael Lawton

Michael Lawton is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office since May 2024, following a tenure as a Law Clerk from March 2022 to December 2023. Prior to this, Lawton gained valuable experience through various law clerk positions, including at the Law Office of Russell D. Knight and Iyer Law Firm, where responsibilities included preparing legal documents, conducting client intakes, organizing discovery, and researching case law in Illinois and Florida. Lawton's background also includes internships with the United States Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, where significant skills in legislative research, correspondence management, and constituent interaction were developed. Lawton holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University at Buffalo.