Staniec for Cook County Court.

Business Editors/City Desks/Legal Writers

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2004

Orlando Vacancy/Democratic Ballot

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Veteran trial lawyer and Democratic candidate for the Orlando Vacancy on the Cook County Court, Denise Y. Staniec announced today a distinguished list of endorsements. Staniec noted that these endorsements come from people and organizations across Cook County, as well as from federal, state and local elected officials.

Staniec noted that the most important recommendations she has received so far have come from her legal colleagues. Both the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association of Illinois have found her "recommended." Furthermore, she obtained the endorsement of one of Chicago's largest minority newspapers, the Polish Daily News. Staniec's diverse base of support is evident in endorsements by the:

-- Italian American Political Coalition

-- Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct

Organizations

-- Jewish Political Alliance of Illinois

-- Illinois Committee for Honest Government

-- Illinois NOW PAC

-- United Hellenic Voters of America

-- Maine Township Democratic Party

-- "Democratic Party of the 49th Ward" and the Hon. Joe Moore and

Hon. Dave Fagus

Staniec was also pleased to announce that a number of seasoned elected officials and candidates have lined up behind her campaign. These include:

-- Congressman Bobby Rush, IL-1

-- Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, IL-9

-- The Honorable Dawn Clark Netsch 

-- State Senator Susan Garrett, IL-29

-- State Representative Julie Hamos, IL-18

-- State Representative Elaine Nekritz, IL-57

-- Alderman Elizabeth Tisdahl, Evanston, IL

-- Alderman Leni Wosczynski, Calumet City, IL

-- Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush, Calumet City, IL

-- The Honorable Lauren Beth Gash, Dem. St. Central Cmte. IL-10

-- Melissa Bean, Democratic Candidate for Congress, IL-8

-- Christine Cegelis, Democratic Candidate for Congress, IL-6

A widely recognized attorney for 19 years, Denise Y. Staniec served in the U. S. Army as a translator and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. A graduate of the IIT/Chicago-Kent Law School, she served her community as a trustee for South Suburban Community College and as an arbitrator for the Cook County Court's Mandatory Arbitration program. During her tenure as President of the Women's Bar Association, she increased membership by 20% and broke fundraising records. She and her husband Kiki Cuisance of "Kiki's Bistro" have a daughter in graduate school at the University of Southern California.