Area of Practice: Education Law Sheilah Vance, Esq. has a BA in Communications from Howard University and a JD from Georgetown University. She serves as trusted legal counsel in education law, probate and estates, employment discrimination, small business, and publishing law, among other areas. Vance has been a cabinet-level administrator at several higher education institutions nationwide, such as Villanova University, University of the District of Columbia, Stockton University (NJ), Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, as a full-time and interim employee and legal counsel, assisting institutions that need her expertise. She has conducted numerous investigations, drafted and implemented policy, trained and educated employees and students, and managed university-wide compliance programs, particularly in Title IX, ADA/504, and the full range of protected classes, for postsecondary and K-12 institutions, and individuals. She received numerous awards for her work. She is on the Clery Center and ATIXA Advisory Boards.

Cyrus Vance Jr. has earned a well-deserved international reputation as a trial attorney with a proven track record in high-stake litigation and global investigations. As the Co-Chair of Baker McKenzie's North America Government Enforcement Practice, Cyrus is well-known for his expertise in white collar criminal investigations, complex civil and criminal litigation, sanctions enforcement, compliance and cybersecurity. With over three decades of experience in both public and private sector, Cyrus provides invaluable guidance to clients navigating cross-border investigations, enforcement matters, and cybersecurity incidents. Prior to joining the Firm, Cyrus served three consecutive four-year terms as Manhattan District Attorney, overseeing a team of over 600 prosecutors. He handled landmark criminal prosecutions, including successful litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court, the investigation and prosecution of Harvey Weinstein for sex crimes, and the investigations and prosecutions of major, foreign banks for sanctions violations. He also managed more than 100,000 cases annually, including complex white collar, terrorism, cybercrime and business crimes both domestically and internationally. Cyrus regularly collaborated with regulatory and crime-fighting partners such as the City of London Police, Paris Prosecutors' Office, Singapore Attorney General, Europol and Interpol, and is known for his ability to build and manage teams collaboratively across borders and agencies.

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He received his law degree from DePaul University. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Iowa and the federal courts and during his career he has represented clients in almost every state in the country. Mr. VanDerGinst has been very active in several county, state and national bar associations. He has served on the Board of Managers for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He has been the Illinois State Delegate for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. In addition, he has served on the Board of Trustees for the Pound Civil Justice Institute. He is admitted to the Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin State Bar Associations.