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James Chandler has a diverse work experience. James started their career as an Associate at Meade, Engelberg & Associates in 2000 and later worked as an Associate at Worker, Sitko & Hoffman, L.L.C from 2002 to 2005. In 2005, they joined Cervantes & Cioffi LLP Law Office as Of Counsel for a year before becoming an Associate at Menges & Molzahn, L.L.C from 2006 to 2010. From 2000 to 2016, they had multiple roles at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, including being a Member of the Alumni Board of Governors, a Coach for the Thomas Tang Moot Court Team, and an Adjunct Professor of Appellate Advocacy. In 2010, they joined the Illinois Attorney General's Office as a Deputy Chief in the General Law Bureau, where they worked until 2017. Currently, they serve as the Chief of the Special Litigation Division at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, a position they have held since 2017. Furthermore, they have been an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago since 2016.

James Chandler attended Gull Lake High School for their secondary education, although the specific start and end years are unknown. Following high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science at Florida State University from 1993 to 1997. James later obtained a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law between 1997 and 2000.