Biographies

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  B. Simone Green

  Legal Staffing Director

  Simone received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Iowa, with a minor in Spanish. She is a sustaining member of the Illinois Paralegal Association, National Association of Legal Assistants and National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., and a member of the Northwestern Business College Paralegal Advisory Board. Prior to joining Chicago Legal Search in 1997, Simone interned for President Bill Clinton during his tenure as governor of Arkansas and interned for U.S. Senator David Pryor. Simone is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). She has lent her voice to several award winning television commercials for Wal-Mart and has done projects for Charmin, Toyota and the Illinois Lottery.

  Phone: 312-251-2560
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  Rodney L. Abstone II

  Legal Executive and Staffing Consultant

  Mr. Abstone received his B.S. in Psychology and B.A in Journalism from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He then attended Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California. Afterwards, Mr. Abstone returned to Butler University where he received his Master’s Degree in Journalism. Rodney has worked as an editor and general manager for several major publications. Before joining CLS Legal Staffing, he was an administrator for a Chicago-based law firm specializing in child welfare, labor and employment law. With a background in senior and executive-level management, Mr. Abstone also focuses his recruitment on Executive Directors, Administrators, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Boards of Directors, and other senior-level management within international, national, and local law firms, Fortune 500 and privately-held corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Abstone is frequently invited to speak at local universities and is often sought out by high-profile legal executives for his keen knowledge of Chicago’s legal market. He is a nationally published author of many industry-related articles and is a regular contributor to publications such as The National Law Review and Recruiting Trends. Additionally, he is a Professional Member of the Institute of Management Consultants USA. Rodney serves on the Board of Directors for many different philanthropic and social service organizations throughout Chicago focusing on HIV/AIDS, adolescent homelessness, LGBT issues and the fine arts. He is an active member and Master Mason with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He is also a violist.

  Phone: 312-251-2581
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  Sara E. DeNio

  Manager of Client Development

  Sara received a B.A. in Mass Communication, with a specialization in public relations and marketing, from Winona State University in Winona, MN. Prior to joining Chicago Legal Search in 2009, Sara served as an associate for a Chicago-based public relations firm. She has worked with both business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients covering a wide variety of industries, including professional services, e-commerce, technology, nanotechnology, real estate, security, entertainment, hospitality, gaming, food and beverage, and agriculture. Sara enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading and skiing.

  Phone: 312-251-2583
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