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Michael Anthony Santschi
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Michael A. Santschi
Michael A. Santschi joined the law firm of Spesia & Ayers as an associate attorney in January of 2016. He graduated Valedictorian in his class from Ave Maria School of Law in May of 2015. Michael received his JD Summa Cum Laude and was also awarded the St. Thomas More award for achieving academic excellence.
In Law School, Michael was a member of the Law review, serving as an associate editor during the 2013-2014 school year, and then as Publication Manager on the Editorial Board thereof during the 2014-2015 year. Michael’s student note, “Illinois Murder Jurisprudence in the Absence of Capital Punishment,” was selected for publication in the Winter 2014 issue of the law review. Michael also participated in the Moot Court Board, attending both internal and external trial and appellate competitions.
During each of his second and third years in law school, Michael was also elected by his peers to serve on the Ave Maria School of Law Honor Board. The Honor Board was tasked with preserving the School’s Honor Code and investigating any alleged violations of its ethical standards.
Prior to law school, Michael earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature from Ave Maria University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in May of 2012.
Michael works with the firm’s civil and municipal litigation teams.
Publications:
“Illinois Murder Jurisprudence in the Absence of Capital Punishment,” 13 Ave Maria L. Rev. 142 (2015).
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Licensed in Illinois for 10 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2015
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Spesia & Ayers
1415 Black Rd, Joliet, IL, 60435-3809
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Experience
Honors
2015
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Federal Courts, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2015
St. Thomas More Award for Academic Excellence, Ave Maria School of Law
2014
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Constitutional Law, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2014
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Business Organizations, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2014
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Trial Advocacy, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2013
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Evidence, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2013
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Property II, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2013
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Moral Foundations, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2013
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: RWA II, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2012
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Civil Procedure I, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2012
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: RWA I, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate, Spesia & Ayers
Associations
2016 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Will County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2008 - Present
Knights of Columbus3d Degree Member
Education
2015
Ave Maria School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Ave Maria University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2015
Ave Maria Law Review
Illinois Murder Jurisprudence in the Absence of Capital Punishment
Languages
English