Respicio F. Vazquez, a partner
at Franczek Sullivan P.C., joined the firm in July 2004, after
serving as General Counsel of the Illinois State Board of
Education for four years. He focuses his practice on the general
representation of school districts and other educational institutions
throughout Illinois. Mr. Vazquez's practice encompasses a
broad range of areas, including contracts and procurement
of goods and services; assignments, construction, mechanics
liens and real estate; personnel and employment issues; special
education; and, reviewing and drafting of education-related
legislation.
During his tenure with the Illinois State Board of Education,
Mr. Vazquez also served as the State Superintendent of Education
in 2002. He was responsible for serving approximately 900
public school districts in Illinois, fulfilling the State
Board's mission of providing leadership, advocacy and support
for the work of Illinois school districts, of policymakers
and of Illinois citizens. After analyzing the present and
future aims, needs and requirements of education in Illinois,
he presented his recommendations and worked with the State
Board of Education, the Illinois General Assembly, and the
Governor's Office for the passage of legislation affecting
education.
During his tenure with the City Colleges of Chicago for eight
years, Mr. Vazquez served as its General Counsel and First
Assistant General Counsel. Additionally, he served as an Assistant
Attorney in the Chicago Board of Education for three years.
He currently serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General
for the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, where he
previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for two
years. Regarding his litigation experience, Mr. Vazquez has
appeared before the federal and state courts, as well as before
administrative agencies.
Mr. Vazquez graduated in 1985 from DePaul University College
of Law. He also received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce,
Business Administration, from DePaul University in 1982.
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