Ms. Bilas' practice includes service as bond counsel, borrower's counsel, underwriter's counsel and credit enhancement provider's counsel for 501(c)(3) financings, including financings for cultural, educational, assisted living and health care institutions.

Ms. Bilas has served as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel and issuer's counsel to the state housing authority and to lending institutions on housing financings, aggregating in excess of $1 billion. She has also served as credit enhancer's or liquidity provider's counsel for over 100 tax exempt bond financings for domestic and foreign bank clients.

Ms. Bilas was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2010 in the field of eminent domain and condemnation.*

Ms. Bilas received her law degree from the University of Minnesota (J.D., cum laude, 1985) and her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University (B.A., highest distinction, 1982). She is a member of the American Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers, has served on the board of directors of Women In Public Finance and the governing body of Athena Power Link and is admitted to the Bar in Illinois.

*The Illinois Supreme Court does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.