Andrew R. Manno

Andrew R. Manno

Andrew R. Manno is a partner at Cray Huber experienced in construction law, medical, premises and products liability, as well as transportation litigation. Mr. Manno received his juris doctorate from The John Marshall Law School where he earned certificates in both Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mr. Manno also competed in the Texas Young Lawyers Association National Mock Trial Invitational and was a quarterfinalist in the Georgetown White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational Competition.  He currently teaches trial advocacy as an adjunct professor at UIC School of Law.  His volunteer work includes coaching many of UIC School of Law’s (formerly The John Marshall Law School) Mock Trial Teams.  Mr. Manno currently serves as a Trustee on the Board of Trustees for the College of DuPage and sits on the board of directors for NAMI DuPage.

Education

The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, J.D.

  • Certificates in Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Review of Intellectual Property Law, Articles Editor
  • Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Council
    –  Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition
    –  Georgetown National White Collar Crime Invitational
    –  Golden Gate University Mock Trial Competition, Quarterfinalist

Illinois State University, Normal, IL, B.A.

  • Illinois State University Mock Trial Team
    –  National Qualifying Team – Four Outstanding Attorney Awards
  • Student Government Association
    –  Student Body President

 Admissions

  • Illinois Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Professional Associations

  • The Justinian Society of Lawyers
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
  • DuPage County Bar Association

Volunteer Work

The John Marshall Law School Center for Advocacy & Dispute Resolution, Chicago, IL
Mock Trial Team Coach

  • The American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition – February 2018; February 2019; February 2020
  • Georgetown National White Collar Crime Competition – October 2017
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition – February 2017
  • Buffalo Niagara Mock Trial Competition – November 2018; November 2019
  • All Star Bracket Challenge – October 2020; October 2021
  • McGeorge National Ethics Trial Competition – March 2021

Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Student Affairs Alumni Ambassador:  2018-Present

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Trustee for the Board of Trustees: April 2023 – Present