City of Chicago / Department of Law
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The Department of Law is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 360 employees with median total compensation of $112,656; the highest distinct record was $236,868.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 360 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($112,656) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $173,160 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $71,436. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Mary Richardson Lowry works as a Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $236,868 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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James Mc Donald works as a Managing Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. James earned $217,128 in 2026.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Kimberly Roberts Moran is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $216,180.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Lisa Misher is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $212,784.
Chief Labor Negotiator/Department of Law
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Cicely Porter works as a Chief Labor Negotiator for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Cicely earned $212,784 in 2026.
Managing Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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John Hendricks is a Managing Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $211,752.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Stephen Kane is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $208,956.
First Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Ajalteria Favors works as a First Assistant Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Ajalteria earned $205,200 in 2026.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Jessica Felker works as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $204,516 in 2026.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Caroline Fronczak is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $204,516.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Jackie Thompson is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $199,284.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Victoria Benson works as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Victoria earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Fiona Burke works as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Fiona earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Margaret Casey works as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $192,852 in 2026.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Elizabeth Genova Mannion works as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $192,852 in 2026.
City Prosecutor/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Christine Hake serves as a City Prosecutor. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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David Holtkamp holds the role of Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Susan Jordan is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Myriam Kasper is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Redeatu Kassa serves as a Deputy Corporation Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Julie Morgan holds the role of Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Hillina Tamrat is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Andrew Worseck is a Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $192,852.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Steven Tantillo is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $187,524.
Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Derek Kuhn holds the role of Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,800.
Assistant Chief Labor Negotiator/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Monica Lowe serves as a Assistant Chief Labor Negotiator. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $184,800.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Scott Fehlan works as a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $177,612 in 2026.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Marion Moore is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $177,612.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Christopher Wallace serves as a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,612.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Glenn Angel works as a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Glenn earned $173,160 in 2026.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Peter Cavanaugh holds the role of Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Nathaniel Hernandez serves as a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Ashley Kosztya is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Suzanne Loose works as a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Suzanne earned $173,160 in 2026.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Doris Mcdonald is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Ellen Mclaughlin is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Shilpa Patel is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Joseph Thomas is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Steven Tomiello is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.
Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Maria Vuolo-Milan is a Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $173,160.