CDEL Welcomes Five New Board Members!
In June, CDEL welcomed five new board members to the CDEL Board of Directors. They are: Randall Fearnow, Douglas Graham, Beatrice James-Moore, Peter A. James, and Ken Johnston.
Read below to learn more about our new board members!
Randall Fearnow, Quarles & Brady LLP
Randall Fearnow is a Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP where he is a counsel on administrative matters that impact health care providers. He has been certified as a health care arbitrator by the American Health Law Association and can serve as an arbitrator in health law disputes.
Randall graduated with a B.A from the University of Indianapolis in 1977 before earning his J.D from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1981.
Why Randall Joined CDEL’s Board: “A legal career in long term care, along with service on the Board of the Chicago Bar Foundation, has prepared me for this opportunity. I look forward to sharing my expertise and knowledge to improve the lives of seniors and at-risk individuals.”
Douglas Graham, Lanzajet, Inc.
Douglas Graham is a Vice President and General Counsel at LanzaJet, Inc. He focuses on intellectual property, international commercial transactions, and construction contracting.
Before LanzaJet, Douglas was General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and VP of Regulatory Affairs at Oil-Dri Corporation of America. He has over 25 years of broad inhouse experience, including United Airlines in the aviation sector, and Exelon Corporation, one of the largest energy companies. Doug started his career at the Chicago office of the law firm of Jenner & Block.
Why Douglas Joined CDEL’s Board: "I'm delighted to be joining the board to assist in the critical work that CDEL is doing for the Greater Chicago area. I've been aware of CDEL's work for years and have long admired what they have managed to do with limited resources and a small staff. I'm especially interested in elder care issues, particularly the legal challenges that this population struggles with, and what their families who are supporting their efforts to maintain independence encounter."
Peter A. James, PhD; HCG Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Peter James is the President and CEO of HCG Consulting Solutions, Inc. He is the owner and entrepreneur of a global management consulting, corporate and leadership coaching organization.
Before HCG Consulting Solutions, Inc., Peter was a facilitator and coach at Dale Carnegie. Before that he was a Group Account Manager and Sales Trainer at GlaxoSmith Kline. He has also taught business related classes at many colleges and universities over the years as well as serving as the Department Chair for the DeVry University College of Business & Management. He started his career as a Captain in the U.S Army. He received a B.S from Georgia State University, an M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from the University of Phoenix, and a PhD in Leadership & Management from Capella University.
Why Peter Joined CDEL’s Board: “Throughout my life, I have always desired to serve my neighbors; particularly those who have faced marginalization due to various circumstances. Serving as a board member with CDEL, I now realize that I can take this commitment to new heights. Thanks so much for the opportunity to serve.”
Beatrice James-Moore
Beatrice James-Moore retired in December 2022, after a 35+ year career as a commercial attorney in corporate America, with most of her career spent as an in-house counsel with AT&T and its predecessor companies.
In addition to other volunteer activities, she participates in the Lawyers in the Classroom Program and is a Board Member of Just the Beginning. Beatrice is also passionate about voting and voter protection and has regularly volunteered as a poll watcher/election judge throughout her life in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Beatrice earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana State University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a JD from the University of Chicago Law School.
Why Beatrice Joined CDEL’s Board: “I was initially introduced to CDEL through the AT&T Legal Department Pro Bono Committee volunteer program. More recently, I learned more about CDEL through my friend, CDEL Board Member Diane Bonina. After engaging with the organization’s mission and meeting numerous board members, the Executive Director, and other CDEL staff, I felt compelled to support CDEL and its mission. I am honored to join the CDEL Board and look forward to working to advance CDEL’s mission.”
Ken Johnston, AT&T
Ken Johnston is an Assistant Vice President – Senior Legal Counsel for AT&T. He has worked at AT&T his whole career on both the business and legal sides of the company including as a legal counsel, negotiator, and contract administration and development. He is also the chair of AT&T’s Midwest Region Pro Bono Committee.
Ken received a B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1992 and a JD from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1997.
Why Ken Joined CDEL’s Board: “I’m excited to join the governing board of CDEL and to be a part of furthering CDEL’s mission. Helping the elderly and those with disabilities gain access to legal resources is important to me, and CDEL has a long track record of providing this access. While I will continue to aid CDEL in pro bono efforts with their constituency, I look forward to providing leadership and guidance on an organizational scale.”