McCrohon Elected To Executive Committee Of Illinois State University Retirement System

Craig McCrohon, a partner in the Firm’s corporate group, was recently elected to the executive committee of the Illinois State University Retirement System board of trustees. He continues to serve as chairman of the fund’s investment committee. The Illinois State University Retirement System manages $19.8 billion on behalf of 225,000 employees at Illinois hospitals, universities, community colleges and selected state agencies. McCrohon was appointed by the Illinois governor and ratified by the full Illinois Senate. While in office, McCrohon has testified before the Illinois legislature regarding investment matters and has taken a national role in controlling pension costs.

McCrohon specializes in securities and mergers and acquisitions law at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella. He also advises companies and investment funds regarding director and officer liability, corporate finance, and regulatory matters. His work has included bank organization and acquisitions; venture capital; securities offerings; and domestic, European, and Asian joint ventures. He is a graduate of Harvard University and received his joint law degree and M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School of Business. He can be reached at 312/840-7006 or cmcrohon@burkelaw.com.