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Michael Forde

Chair

Michael K. Forde is a partner at The Forde Law Offices LLP. He was previously a partner in the law firm of Mayer Brown LLP, and was a co-chair of that firm�s Commercial Litigation practice. He has been a member of the Illinois International Port District since November 2011, and was elected its Chairman in December 2011. He was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Mr. Forde holds a B.A. and J.D. from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Mr. Forde resides in the City of Chicago.