Meet John Fogarty Jr.
John Fogarty Jr. Attorney
John Fogarty, Jr. has established one of the most active election law and government affairs practices in Illinois.
John’s practice includes litigating ballot access and election contests and recounts, providing counsel on campaign finance and disclosure issues, and advising on lobbying, media, election administration and party governance issues. John has represented countless local, state and federal candidates and political committees before the State Board of Elections, and before electoral boards state-wide, as well as in state and federal courts throughout Illinois.
John also represents clients in a lobbying capacity in a variety of fields, such as agriculture, banking, energy, healthcare, insurance, gaming, municipal issues, telecommunications and transportation.
He currently serves as General Counsel to the Illinois Republican Party, a post he has maintained for the past several election cycles.
Education
B.S., Northwestern University, 1991
J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1999
Bar Admissions
State of Illinois, 1999
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1999
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 1999
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, 1999
Additional Professional Experience
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1996-1999
Illinois House of Representatives, 1993-1995
County Circuit Clerk's Office, 1992-1993
Professional Associations and Involvement
Republican National Lawyers Association, Board of Governors
Chicago Bar Association Election Law Committee, Chairman 2013-2014
Illinois State Bar Association