Karin K. Connelly
Karin has worked at James M. Ridge & Associates, P.C. since 1992, after receiving
her law degree from DePaul University, School of Law and her undergraduate degree
in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Concentrating in Workers’ Compensation litigation, Karin has handled claims for
injured workers at numerous Workers’ Compensation Commission venues throughout Illinois.
She has extensive experience pursuing appeals before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation
Commission, in the county Circuit Courts throughout the state and has successfully
argued a number of appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court.
As a part of Karin’s practice, she lectures and provides training opportunities
to Labor Groups and other trade associations on topics related to Workers’ Compensation
Law.
Karin has been involved in the drafting and passage of legislation that allows police
officers and firefighters who have been injured on the job to receive benefits under
the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Karin is a member of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Lawyers Association
and the Illinois Bar Association.
In addition to her law practice, Karin is a member of the Board of Directors and
a past president of Beds Plus, Inc. Beds Plus, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization
providing shelter and other services to homeless individuals in Western Cook County.