I am Leopoldo Lastre, based in Chicago, Illinois. I am fluent in English and have a strong background in law, holding a Juris Doctor with an Intellectual Property Law Certificate from DePaul University College of Law. With over 15 years of experience as a Principal Attorney at Lastre Law Office, I specialize in criminal defense, family law, and intellectual property. Currently, I serve as the Associate Clerk-Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer for Legal and Labor Affairs at the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. My skills encompass trial advocacy, event management, and legal research, which I have honed through various roles, including Assistant State's Attorney and Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization. Additionally, I hold an MBA in Marketing Management from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a BA in Arts, Entertainment & Media Management from Columbia College Chicago.