University of Illinois, B.A., International Studies, magna cum laude,2007
University of Illinois, B.A., Spanish, magna cum laude, 2007
University of Illinois, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
Rickert Award for Service
Order of Coif
CALI Award, State and Local Government
As a partner in the firm, Pam Simaga’s practice covers a broad range of matterswithin the areas of litigation, students, property tax appeals, and investigations. Pam has extensive experience guiding her clients through all stages ofongoingand potential lawsuits and has successfully litigated matters before state andfederal trial and appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as in administrative hearings before state and federal agencies includingthe Property Tax Appeal Board, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.In 2016, Pam successfully appealed a pro-bono case to the U.S. Supreme Court, Manuel v. City of Joliet.
Clients turn to Pamfor her consistent, dependable legal advice, which is based on a foundation of proven experience with difficult disputes and her dedication to reach both an amicable and equitable solution for her clients.
Prior to practicing law, Pam was a Teach for America corps member who taught high school social studies to low-income students in the Rio Grande Valley.Her experience as aneducational equity leaderhelps her to personally relate with educators and aid them in their mission-driven goals.
Away from the office, Pam enjoys spending time with her husband and young children, reading, and traveling.
Kane County Bar Association, Member, 2012 – Present
Illinois Association of School Boards, Member, 2013 – Present
National Council of School Attorneys, Member, 2012 – Present
Illinois Council of School Attorneys, Member, 2012 – Present
Non-Covid Legal Updates-Legal and Legislative Update,Presentation,IAASE Region 1 Roundtable, 2021
Insights and Tips to Protect School District Revenue,Presentation,IASB, 2021
Equal Opportunities and Equity, Presentation, School Board, 2020
Manuel v. Joliet: How a Claim Was Born, Presentation, Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyer Section Civil Rights Committee, 2020
Section 504 and Student Health Issues, Presentation,School Staff and District Administrators, 2019
Client Relationships in Education Law, Presentation, 2019
Workplace Harassment, In-Service, Park District Employees
Ethics Training: What Board Member and Staff Can and Cannot Do, Presentation to School Board, 2019
Trends in Property Tax Appeals, Presentation,DuPage IASBO, 2017
Practical & Ethical Considerations for Counsel for Parties & Counsel for Amici Practicing Before the Illinois Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court, ICSA, 2016
