Email: jjurgens@ancelglink.com

Member: Illinois State Bar Association (Local Government Law Section Council); McLean County Bar Association

Education: American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2000); Illinois State University (B.A., Political Science 1997)

Practice Areas: Municipal, Township and Park District Law; Election Law

Bio: Jeffery R. Jurgens received his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University (B.A., Political Science 1997) and his juris doctor degree from the American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2000). While attending law school, Mr. Jurgens worked in the White House Counsel's Office. He also completed legal externships with various federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Marshals Service, and served as an intern for Congressman Ray LaHood.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Jurgens interned on Governor Jim Edgar's policy staff and worked in the Illinois General Assembly for legislators in both the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. In keeping with his legislative background, Mr. Jurgens frequently presents to local governments on new laws and procedures.

Mr. Jurgens specializes in Election Law, representing candidates across the state and at all levels of government. His representation often includes drafting nomination papers, handling objections, and setting up Election Day integrity programs. He is a frequent presenter at Election Law seminars and authored a handbook on Illinois Election Law.

Mr. Jurgens concentrates his legal practice in representing municipalities, townships and park districts. Accordingly, he works with Illinois governmental bodies on a variety of corporate issues, including zoning, annexation, statutory compliance, board practices and procedures, and employment. He also frequently litigates matters concerning a host of local government-related issues. He is a frequent presenter at the annual Illinois Municipal League Conference, the Township Officials of Illinois Annual Education Conference and the Illinois Association of Park Districts Educational Conference. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, where he serves on the local Government Law Section Council.