Illinois Attorney General's Office
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.
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Illinois Attorney General's Office
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Illinois, representing all state officials and agencies and enforcing laws on behalf of the people of Illinois. The Office of the Attorney General also serves as the state’s largest public interest law firm, committed to protecting and advancing the interests of the people of Illinois through leadership, advocacy and legal representation. More than 450 Assistant Attorneys General and over 300 employees serve in the Office of the Attorney General in offices in Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale as well as regional offices in Rockford, Quincy, Champaign-Urbana and Belleville. If you’re interested in advocating for the people of Illinois and pursuing some of the most important issues affecting our communities, please visit the our website for a list of current career opportunities and overview of the Office’s Divisions and duties: http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/about/jobs/agency_profile.pdf.