Vicki Aleck

Film Director

Vicki Aleck was a cameraperson and video editor at Chicago's top television stations, ABC and FOX Chicago. Working alongside some of the city's best writers, Vicki became an adroit storyteller. She edited news, politics, sports and entertainment pieces along with being news editing weekend supervisor.

She enjoyed teaching setup and the directing of remote events broadcasts as 'Community Events Producer' for Naperville Community TV. 

2008 was a memorable year as Vicki served as the Deputy Field Organizer for the 2008 presidential campaign in Michigan City, IN, interacting with people of every stature and ethnicity.

More recently working with attorneys, Vicki has been shooting and editing videos both for class action court cases and as demonstrative evidence in court and mediation.

Listening to attorneys and targeting what's important to clients, she deftly intertwines her skills, to bring out the best in your client, producing videos that have had a positive impact in court.

Daniel J. Conidi

Director WMP Justice Review

I was a Senior Special Agent at the United States Department of Homeland Security and the United States Department of Justice with over 26 years of experience. As a Senior Special Agent, I worked in counter-terrorism, anti-smuggling, criminal alien apprehension and gang enforcement task force operations. I was responsible for the organization, planning, and structuring many high-risk raids and warrant operations across the United State. I have attended over 2000 hours of tactical and firearms training instruction over my career with the United States government.

I served in the United States Army as a commissioned military police officer and received the expert marksman classification.  I am a lifelong competitive shooter in several disciplines.  I first started studying under Jeff Cooper at Gunsite over 25 years ago. I have been a firearms trainer since 1983. I teach Pistol, Shotgun, Carbine, and Rifle.

Dominick Izzo

Retired Police Officer, published author, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and advocate for police and community relations, Dominick Izzo addressed and exposed police corruption on a local level within his own department, a county level when he ran for Cook County Sheriff to help Chicago and on an international level upon being recognized by the media as an expert in police ethics and accountability. Izzo's extensive experience and training as a police officer and his efforts to spread public awareness on the misconduct that overshadows righteous police officers is paramount in his role to heal the relationship between the police and public they serve.

Kristy James

Sr. Claims Consultant – Senior Living Risk Solutions

Kristina.james@assuredpartners.com

Kristy is a Sr. Claims Consultant specializing in, and advocating on behalf of, senior-living facilities. She possesses a proven track record of proactive claims management; identifying opportunities for risk reduction; and engaging defense counsel to obtain optimal claim outcomes. As a Litigation Manager, Kristy’s trial record was 42-0, far exceeding the industry norms.

She has dedicated over 19 years with AssuredPartners towards the prevention and resolution of Senior Living professional and general liability lawsuits. Her experience includes five years in a clinical risk management department; 10 years as a Litigation Manager for a professional and general liability Third Party Administrator; and four years as a Claims Consultant supporting and resolving claims for all lines of coverages. Kristina is a certified paralegal, graduate of the American Education Institute’s program on Legal Principals and holds a Business Management bachelor’s degree from Ohio Dominican University.

On top of her successful career, Kristy is the co-founder of The Lung Cancer Foundation of Powell, OH; a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASO) for children and families in need; as well as a youth basketball coach.

Tammy Koelling

CEO
Words Matter Publishing

Founder & Director WMP Justice Review

Lee McCord

“The truth may cause pain at times, but to know the truth is redeeming.”

Over 40 years of experience

Lee McCord is a trained and licensed (by examination) Polygraph Examiner since 1974 and has worked throughout the mid-west and east coast administering polygraph examination for the government and private sector.

Known for his ability in the field of polygraph, Lee is regularly sought after to lend his expertise in screening applicants for employment in government and the public sector, ongoing employment investigations, domestic testing, sexual offense testing and other criminal investigations.

Past experience includes training and daily supervision of up to five polygraph examiners working throughout the mid-west and east coast while serving as Regional V.P. of a national polygraph firm.

Lee is a 1974 graduate of Savannah State University, member of the Illinois Polygraph Society and owner of McCord and Associates in Chicago, IL.

Larry P. Merar

Founder & Director WMP Justice Review

Kathy Posner

HIGHLIGHTS

• Former Director Financial Controls IV, Office of the Cook County Treasurer;

• Former Assistant Legislative Inspector General, OLIG, Chicago;

• Member of National Association of Inspectors General;

• Associate Member National Association Certified Fraud Examiners;

• Former Chairman/CEO Comm2 Inc./ PR/Ad agency;

• Five time Emmy- nominated producer and writer;

• Member of Mensa;

• Listed in Who’s Who in America for more than 25 years;

• Member of multiple not for profit boards;

• Produced and hosted live TV interview show, “Political Forum” for nine years.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Financial Controls IV

Office of the Cook County Treasurer

Assistant Legislative Inspector General for the Office of Legislative Inspector General Chicago

• Investigated allegations of, but not limited to, fraudulent, corrupt or criminal activity, conflicts of interest, unethical conduct, misconduct, and incompetence of City of Chicago Aldermen and employees of the Chicago city council;
• Extensive analytical experience with Illinois State Board of Elections D2 and D1 reporting;
• Extensive interviewing of witnesses, complainants, subjects, and any other relevant parties;
• Provided direction, supervision, and investigative training to investigators;
• Worked in conjunction with the United States Department of Justice and other federal and state investigative agencies in furtherance of OLIG investigations and prosecutions;
• Determined and designated appropriate resources and techniques towards initiation of investigative matters;
• Assisted in development of inter-departmental and internal policies for investigative practices in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations;
• Assisted in the formal disclosure, reporting, and issuance of various extensive reports delineating outcomes of investigations, audits, evaluations and inspections to all relevant parties;
• Assisted in legal research of federal, state, and local criminal, civil, and administrative codes and laws for compliance purposes

Political Writer and Consultant

President, Comm2 Inc.

• Founded public relations/advertising with a staff of eight full time employees with a diverse client roster.
• Had a governmental division that worked with elected officials.
• Had an entertainment division that worked with radio and TV shows
• Promoted clients in the general press and many professional venues.
• Built coalitions to execute common clients’ goals.

Vice President Martin E. Janis Public Relations

• Practiced financial public relations
• Promoted investor relations for publicly held corporations

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Majored in Economics and Journalism          

COMPUTER SKILLS

Other Skills

     AFFILIATIONS

• Member Chicago Bar Association
• Member National Association of Inspectors General
• Associate Member of National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• Member Chicago Chapter of National Association of Fraud Examiners
• Board Member of the Chicago Legal Clinic
• Board Member of The Jesse White Tumblers
• Board Member of the 18^th District Police Advisory Council
• Board Member of the Midwest Division of Simon Wiesenthal Center
• Board Member of Chicago Area Public Affairs Group
• Board Member of Catholic Charities Marketing Committee
• Board Member of the National Radio Hall of Fame
• Event Board member of the James R. Jordan Foundation
• Former Board member of City Club of Chicago
• Former Board Member of Chicago Area Public Affairs Group
• Former Board member of CANTV
• Former Board member of Midwest chapter of Shaare Zedek Hospital of Jerusalem
• Former Vice President of the Board of Little City Foundation
• Former Board member of Kup Purple Heart Foundation
• Former Chairman of the City of Chicago Kathy Osterman Awards
• Former Commissioner on the Chicago Commission of Human Relations.

Nada Shamah

Reporter and Film Producer

 WMP Justice Review

Nada Shamah began her career in communications as a general assignment reporter at the Southwest News Herald. She's covered politics, crime and investigative stories. Shamah then decided to work in nonprofit where her communication skills would be put to good use. She's served as communication director for various nonprofit organizations throughout the city of Chicago. She has been fortunate to have experience in all major areas of communication: print, television and radio. As a documentary producer and editor, she began working with attorneys from the Midwest. Shamah produced videos that were used as demonstrative evidence in court and in mediation. Her experience grew and so did her desire to work in other areas of law. She realized her real passion was to work in criminal justice. Shamah joined an organization whose mission was to to ensure the justice system be held accountable. This is done with a transparency policy that will monitor humane practices to ensure the incarcerated are treated with human dignity. She began producing videos that were used as tools to assist criminal attorneys. Combining her love of journalism and storytelling, her passion is now legal video production. Let us use our experience in communications to give you the tools and resources to help your client, using the latest, state-of-the-art technology and a product that has been around for years