Spiridoula Mavrothalasitis (Litza)

Litza Mavrothalasitis has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Spiridoula "Litza" currently holds the position of Director of Hearings & Appeals - Assistant General Counsel at the US Railroad Retirement Board, a role they have held since September 2020. Prior to this, from June 2019 to September 2020, they served as General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Insurance.

From 2015 to 2019, Litza worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Department of Law - Employment Litigation Division at the City of Chicago. In this role, they defended the city against employment lawsuits, handling claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Before their time at the City of Chicago, Litza worked as an Assistant Inspector General at the Office of Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor from December 2012 to September 2015.

Litza also has experience in private practice. Spiridoula "Litza" worked as an Attorney at Jenner & Block LLP from an unspecified start date until November 2012. Prior to that, they worked at DLA Piper, where they held various roles, including Attorney and Associate from 2003 to 2006.

Their early career included a summer associate position at Paul Hastings in 2002, and an associate role at KPMG LLP - Corporate Finance from 1997 to 2001. Spiridoula "Litza" also had a brief stint as a summer intern at the Office of Thrift Supervision in 1996.

Litza's work experience showcases their expertise in legal counsel, litigation and defense, investigative work, and corporate finance.

Litza Mavrothalasitis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and French from Northwestern University. Additionally, Litza obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Further details about the duration of their studies are not available.