CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Amy Crawford will serve as First Assistant to the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel.  Crawford will work with Acting Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry who was appointed in June by the mayor as the City’s chief lawyer. 

"Amy’s extensive legal experience gained both in the private and public sectors will greatly benefit the City,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson.  “I’m committed to our government upholding the highest standards of ethics and transparency while safeguarding public resources, and Amy shares those values.” 

“I am excited to welcome Amy to the team,” said Acting Corporation Counsel Richardson-Lowry.  “She brings with her a deep understanding of the law and a level of expertise that will greatly complement our department.” 

“It is a tremendous honor to work for the City of Chicago and to use the experience I’ve gained as a prosecutor in this new role,” said Crawford.  “I’ve dedicated my entire career to upholding justice and serving the community and I look forward to applying that same passion to the important work done on behalf of the City.” 

Crawford is an accomplished litigator having served as the Deputy Chief of the Civil Action Bureau for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and as the Deputy Director for the Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics.  Prior to her work in the public sector, Crawford was with the law firm Kirkland & Ellis as a litigation partner. 

Crawford holds a juris doctor degree from University of Chicago Law School and a bachelor’s degree in economics and government from the University of Notre Dame. 

Crawford will join the Law Department on July 17. 

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