A graduate of Barnard College in New York City, and Chicago-Kent College of Law in the West Loop of Chicago, Teresa has always had a thirst for learning and loved school. Teresa concentrated in public service in law school and started her career as a lawyer for the City of Chicago, and went on to more government service as a lawyer for the Social Security Administration. In her work as a lawyer for Social Security, Teresa saw first hand how much difference a lawyer can make in a claimant's appeal. Teresa earned the Dean's Distinguished Public Service Award and made the Dean's List. Teresa understands your position, that you did not chose illness and she will fight for you.