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The following attorneys were unanimously approved for membership by the Board of Directors.

Syed E. Ahmad was born in 1982. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2002 at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his J.D. in 2007 from Michigan State University College of Law. Sayed’s concentration is in wills, trusts, estates and discrimination law. He is a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Syed E. Ahmad, 222 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (630) 229-9761; e-mail: syed@syedahmadlaw.com.

A. Anthony Ashenhurst was born in 1954. He earned his B.A. from Western Illinois University in 1977 and J.D. from Drake University in 1979. Anthony’s concentration is in healthcare, labor and employment law and he is with Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, 411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1400, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 671-3550; Fax: (309) 671-3588; e-mail: Aashenhurst@wjnklaw.com.

Andrew J. Bell was born in 1984. He earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Robert Morris College in 2006 and his J. D. from St. Louis University in 2009. He practices with James M. Ridge and Associates, 415 NE Jefferson, Peoria, IL 61603; Phone: (309) 676-1818; Fax: (309) 676-0702; e-mail: abell@ridgeassoc.com.

Daniel M. Cordis was born in 1979. He earned his B.S. in Finance with a History minor from the University of Illinois in 2002, and his J.D. from DePaul University in 2005. Daniel is practicing with his father, Kerry Cordis, at Cordis & Cordis, 129 N. Walnut, Princeville, IL 61559, Phone: (309) 385-4616 Fax: 674-5994 e-mail: dcordis@cordislaw.com.

Wendy F. Dawson was born in 1976. She earned her B.A. in Business Administration/Psychology at Central Methodist University in 1998 and J.D. at Drake University in 2001. Wendy practices Products Liability and employment law at Caterpillar Inc., 100 NE Adams St., Peoria, IL 61629-7310; Phone: (309) 675-5083; Fax: (309) 675-6620; e-mail: dawson_wendy_f@cat.com.

Natalie DeLong was born in 1985. She earned her B.A. in English from Southern Illinois University in 2006 and J.D. also from SIU in 2009. Natalie’s concentration is in tort litigation, business and commercial litigation at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, 124 SW Adams St., Suite 600, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 676-0400; Fax: (309) 676-3374; e-mail: NDeLong@heylroyster.com.

Thomas E. Howard was born in 1980. He earned his B.A. in History and Political Science from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2002 and J.D. from Marquette University in 2008. Tom practices with Vonachen, Lawless, Trager & Slevin, 456 Fulton St., Suite 425, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 676-8986; Fax: (309) 676-4130; e-mail: thoward@vltslaw.com.

Brian A. Metcalf was born in 1980 in Indiana. He earned his B.S. in Economics at the Air Force Academy in 2003, and his J.D. from the St. Louis University School of Law in 2009. Brian practices with Cassidy & Mueller, 416 Main St., Suite 323, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 676-0591; Fax: (309) 676-8036; e-mail: bmetcalf@cassidymueller.com.

Kristin L. Nieminski was born in 1982. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2005 and J. D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2008. Kristin is currently seeking employment. Phone: (847) 754-1107; e-mail: kniemins@netscape.net.

Sharbel A. Rantisi was born in 1981. He earned his Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Illinois in 2004 and his J.D. from Marquette University in 2007. Sharbel is with Stephens, Fiddes, McGill & Associates, P.C., 456 Fulton, Suite 222, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 637-2667; Fax: (309) 637-1106; e-mail: srantisi@gmail.com.

Elizabeth Roush was born in 1982. She earned her B.A. in History and Political Science at Augustana College in 2004 and her J. D., cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 2009. Elizabeth is a law clerk in Federal Court, 100 NE Monroe, Suite 127, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: 671-4226; e-mail: elizabethroush@gmail.com.

Michael P. Roush was born in 1981. He earned his B.A. in History from the University of Michigan in 2003 and J. D. from St. Louis University School of Law in 2009. Michael practices with Hasselberg, Williams, Grebe, Snodgrass & Birdsall, 124 SW Adams St., Suite 360, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 637-1400; (309) 637-1500; e-mail: mroush@hwgsb.com.

Lindsay P. Shull was born in 1983. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College (Meadville, PA) in 2005 and J. D. from Ohio Northern University College of Law in 2008. Lindsay’s concentration is in bankruptcy at Harry M. Williams & Associates, 414 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 100, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 676-7633; Fax: (309) 2906; e-mail: lshull@legalbeat.com.

Joshua M. Smith was born in 1981. He earned his B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois in 2003 and J. D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2006. He practices with Fleming & Umland, 411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1518, Peoria, IL 61062; Phone: (309) 676-7657; Fax: (309) 676-8776;  e-mail: joshua.m.smith@comcast. net.

Michael P. Vespa was born in 1984. He earned his B.S. in Communications at Bradley University in 2006 and J.D. from Northern Illinois University in 2009. Michael practices with Johnson, Bunce & Noble, P.C., 7800 N. Sommer St., Suite 425, Peoria, IL 61615, Phone: (309) 691-9650; Fax: (309) 691-965; e-mail: vespa@peorialawyers.com.

Scott Weber was born in 1984. He earned his B.A., summa cum laude, from Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin in 2006 and J.D. from the University of Illinois, magna cum laude, in 2009. Scott practices with Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & Cerulo, 227 Jefferson, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 674-1133; Fax: (309) 674-6503; e-mail: sweber@qjhpc.com.

Maggi Wettstein was born in 1980. She earned her B.A. at Southern Illinois University in 2002 and J. D. also from SIU in 2007. Maggi has been an assistant state’s attorney and is now practicing with Howard, Habecker & Morris, 456 Fulton St., Suite 398, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 671-4555; Fax: (309) 671-4556; e-mail: mwettstein@hhmlaw.net.

Andrew S. Rinehart is practicing with Mescher Law Offices, P.C., 108 S. Wood St., Washington, IL 61576; e-mail: arinehart@mescherlaw.com; Phone: (309) 444-5990; Fax: (309) 444-5992

Natalie D. DeLong is practicing with Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, 124 SW Adams St., Suite 600, Peoria, IL 61602; e-mail: ndelong@heylroyster.com; Phone: (309) 676-0400; Fax: (309) 676-3374

Nancy A. Schell is practicing with Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP, 167 W. Elm Street, Canton, IL 61520; e-mail: nschell@fwslawyers.com; Phone: (309) 647-6317; Fax: (309) 647-6350

Lori N. Scardina is practicing with Froehling, Weber & Schell, LLP, 167 W. Elm Street, Canton, IL 61520; e-mail: lscardina@fwslawyers.com; Phone: (309) 647-6317; Fax: (309) 647-6350

Shahzad R. Khan is the owner of Law Offices of Shahzad R. Kahn, LLC, 222 NE Monroe St., Suite 903, Peoria, IL 61602; e-mail: srkhan@illinoisfamilylawadvocate.com; Phone: (309) 863-5079; Fax: (309) 637-1000

Katherine A. Zogas is practicing with the U.S. District Court, 100 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL 61602; e-mail: Katherine_Zogas@ilcd.uscourts.gov ; Phone: (309) 671-7113; Fax: (309) 671-7375