Aidan Simmons

• Recently graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law and passed the Illinois bar.
• Elected school board member
• Highly motivated individual with experience from criminal law to corporate law. 

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Office | Rockford, IL May 2024 – May 2025 711 Intern

• Assigned to high-volume courtrooms managing my own caseload. Conducted discovery, drafted motions, conducted legal research, presented and negotiated pleas with defense.
• Stood on cases through final disposition, prepared and conducted bench, and jury trials, including opening arguments, closings, directs, and crosses.

• Worked with various departments within the firm including corporate law, estate planning, and litigation.
• Conducted legal research, drafted memos, formatted estate planning documents, and provided any support needed to the attorneys within the firm. 

• Oversee finances, participate in corporate governance by voting and passing resolutions, lead board meetings when necessary.
• Helping to create a long term strategy to further the mission of the non-profit. 

● Supervised and led a crew working to maintain a professional and safe environment for school buildings throughout the district.

● Managed maintenance operations pertaining to cementing, seal coating, landscaping, mechanical, and inspections throughout the district’s buildings and premises.

Northern Illinois University College of Law | DeKalb, IL May 2025 Juris Doctor 

• Summa Cum Laude (3.73 GPA)
• Top 10% of Graduating Class 
• NIU Law Review Vol. 44 | Staff Editor 
• NIU Law Review Vol. 45 | Associate Editor
• Bar Admission: Passed July 2025 Illinois Bar Examination; awaiting swearing-in.

• Summa Cum Laude (3.76 GPA)