Rachel Marie Bloom

Rachel Marie Bloom

Law Office of Ken Wang
  • Criminal Law, Family Law
  • Illinois, North Carolina
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Biography

Rachel graduated magna cum laude from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. She was the Editor-in-Chief of the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Review, for which she was awarded the Judge Herbert L. Richardson Award for her outstanding service. Throughout law school, Rachel worked with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the Law Offices of Ann Marie Vosburg. While with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, Rachel assisted in gaining the voluntary dismissal of a case against an individual who had been wrongfully civilly committed for over five years.

Before joining the Law Office of Ken Wang, Rachel worked as the Rules Attorney for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, where she wrote the Pharmacy and Drug Rules for the North Carolina Administrative Code. She also worked as a contract attorney for the law firm of Mayer Brown. She is now a multi-jurisdictional attorney licensed in both North Carolina and Illinois.

Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Law
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Speaker, How to Write a Casenote and Proper Bluebooking Seminar and How to Write a Memo Seminar
Honors: magna cum laude
Activities: Editor-in-Chief, Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Law Review; Senior Editor, Staff Editor, and Symposium Committee Member Criminal Law Tutor Community Service Co-Chair, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International Student Mentor Presidentsâ Roundtable Member Head Barbri Bar Review Representative
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Western Illinois University
B.S. (2009) | Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
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Honors: summa cum laude
Activities: Publicity Chair, Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity; Winners of Best New Pre Law Fraternity Journalist, Student Honors Association Student Representative, Grade Appeal Committee, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Peer Mentor, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration 101
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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
General Education
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Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Ken Wang
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Contract Attorney
Law Offices of Paul M. Brayman
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Contract Attorney
Law Offices of Ellen R. Domph
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Contract Attorney
Mayer Brown LLP
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Rules Attorney
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Volunteer Legal Intern
Legal Aid of North Carolina
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Legal Intern
Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina
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Law Clerk
Law Offices of Ann Marie Vosburg
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Legal Intern/Collections Specialist
McDonough County States Attorney's Office
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Kendall v. Hoffman-La Roche Inc.: Warning Labels for Inflammatory Bowel Disease are Found Inadequate on Accutane (Isotretinoin): The New Jersey Superior Court Expands the Depth of Lopez Hearings to Include Considerations on State Legislatures Product Liab
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Review
Preserve It: "Death Results" Provision of 21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)(C) - Element or Sentencing Factor?
The Zealous Advocate
Western Illinois University Pre-Law
The Reporter
Certifications
Judicial Opinion Writing Certificate
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Awards
Judge Herbert L. Richardson Award
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Outstanding Service to Law Review
Pro Bono Certificate (200-300 hours)
North Carolina Bar Association
Donald R. Moore Service Scholarship Award
Phi Alpha Delta
Community Service Award
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity "Service Award"
North Carolina Central University School of Law
1L Civil Procedure Book Award
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Awarded for achieving the highest academic grade in civil procedure.
Professional Associations
Chicago Bar Association
Member
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Women's Bar Association
Member
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
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DuPage County Bar Association
Member
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Will County Bar Association
Member
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Kane County Bar Association
Member
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Dupage Association of Women Lawyers
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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North Carolina
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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Law Office of Ken Wang
1717 N. Naper Blvd. Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563
Telephone: (630) 470-6900