Steven Walker

Steven Walker is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as an Assistant Attorney General in Criminal Appeals at the Illinois Attorney General's Office since August 2023. An experienced attorney, Steven co-founded Mindreader, a nonprofit aimed at enhancing mental health understanding through audiovisual and educational initiatives, while also holding the position of Chief Finance and Compliance Officer there since January 2020. Previous roles include Assistant General Counsel for Chicago Public Schools, Assistant State’s Attorney at Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and Assistant Appellate Defender at the Office of the State Appellate Defender, showcasing a strong background in criminal law and appeals. Steven's earlier experience includes working as Associate Attorney at Lynch Law Offices, Information Coordinator at Cook County Health and Hospitals System, and Law Clerk at Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, among others. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, a Paralegal Certification from Roosevelt University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Archaeology from the University of Illinois Chicago.