Erin M. Monforti

Erin has dedicated her career to serving local governments in Illinois, with experience in economic development, zoning, land use, and a variety of other legal topics. She assists municipalities, park districts, and libraries in achieving their goals with a thoughtful, future-oriented perspective and a keen awareness of legal hurdles to be overcome.

Erin provides guidance to local governments on a wide range of matters, including compliance with FOIA, the Open Meetings Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act; local business licensing; municipal code enforcement; and contract negotiation. Through her work with the zoning and land use practice group, Erin has drafted local laws and agreements related to new development, rental properties, signs, safe conditions for animals, and property annexation. Since joining the firm, Erin has also advised clients on challenging constitutional issues involving the First Amendment and due process, and has drafted policies and provided timely advice on these complex matters. In addition to her corporate practice, Erin frequently employs her strategic skills in litigation, defending local governments in zoning and land use disputes. She has also presented training sessions for clients on best practices for responding to First Amendment audits and the use of social media by governments.

A proud alumna of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Erin continues to contribute to her law school community by teaching legal writing as an adjunct professor.