Education
- J.D., Loyola University, School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- B.B.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa – Accounting
Certifications and Accreditations
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Iowa
Bar Certifications
- Admitted to the Bar of Illinois Supreme Court
Bar Association Memberships
- Federal Bar
- Illinois State Bar Association, Prior Chairman of the Practice and Procedure, Federal Tax Committee, and Asset Protection Committee
- Chicago Bar Association
Publications in Preparation
- McGinn, Ted (Chapter Author). “Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing” chapter in Kelly, P., Vottero, B. and Christie-McAuliffe, C. Introduction to Quality and Safety for Nurses, Second Edition: Core Competencies for Nursing Leadership and Management, Springer Publishing Company, New York, New York.
Media
Mr. McGinn is a regular contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte,” including an episode Navigating the Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements.
He has also contributed to the Lavelle Law Minute regarding the law, along with other members of his legal team.
In 2017, he presented “You’ve Got a Great Idea for a New Business; Now What?” about the many legal issues regarding starting a business and addresses the top legal concerns people should consider when beginning the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5skOSKETUxk
In 2015, he presented “Anti-Kickback Statute for Home Health Operators,” in which he explains the Anti-Kickback Statute and how Home Health Operators can protect their business with the Anti-Kickback Safe Harbor Operators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG0C8nZrC2o
Instructional Experience
Mr. McGinn was an Adjunct Professor at The John Marshall Law School, where he taught Civil and Criminal Tax Procedures. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Harper College, where he taught Legal Aspects of Starting a Business.
Mr. McGinn has delivered lectures including "The Legal Aspects of Starting a Business," "Estate Planning Strategies," "Medicare Regulatory Compliance," and "Health Information Portability and Accountability Act."
Community Involvement
Committed to supporting non-profit organizations, Mr. McGinn serves as Treasurer of Lavelle Law Charities and, since its beginning in 2004, participates in the annual Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive. Currently, Mr. McGinn is a member of the Board of Directors of Gerry’s Café. In the past, Ted served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Schaumburg Business Association. He is currently a member of the Schaumburg Business Development Commission of the Village of Schaumburg. Additionally, Ted supports the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) and the Business Incubator at Palatine High School. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of Faith Community Homes (Family Forward), the Board of Directors of the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, and the Planned Gift Committee of the Northwest Community Hospital Foundation. Mr. McGinn currently serves on the Harper College Legal Studies Advisory Committee.
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