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Kevin S. Ward
Associate
Mr. Ward began working at Connolly Krause LLC in June of 2025. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ward was an Associate Attorney practicing Elder Law, and previously was an Assistant State’s Attorney prosecuting criminal matters for Union County, IL.
Mr. Ward completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri, where he completed his education while playing four years of College hockey. Upon Graduation, Mr. Ward attended Southern Illinois University School of Law and graduated in 2022. While at SIU, he held multiple positions in student government and associations, being the Student Bar Association President, and the Co-Founder and Vice-President of the Southern Illinois Sports Law Association. Additionally, Mr. Ward obtained his 711 license and worked in the Jackson County State’s Attorney office gaining valuable on the job and in courtroom experience.
In his spare time, Mr. Ward enjoys golfing, playing hockey, working out, seeing friends, spending time with his partner and two dogs, and all things Mizzou and Chicago sports.
Contact
E-mail: kward@cktrials.com
Office: (312) 466-7289
Practice
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General Tort Litigation
Affiliations
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Illinois State Bar Association
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Chicago Bar Association
Education
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Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 2022
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University of Missouri, B.S., 2019
Admissions
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Northern District of Illinois, 2025
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Illinois Supreme Court, 2023