Ann Lousin, 82, the first woman in the United States to be appointed staff parliamentarian for the Illinois House of Representatives, as well as the first woman parliamentarian for any American legislature, continues her fierce journey to remove women’s cloak of invisibility. Since 1970, Ann has been recognized for her work with the IL Constitution and ongoing activism. She has taught commercial law at the John Marshall Law School, now UIC Law School, for 50 years, and holds classes on the IL Constitution. Ann believes dearly in helping pass into law the legal provision for the medical right to die. Her powerful statements attest to her commitment to all these causes and inspire us to act.

I like group decision-making when people can openly express different views and accept that the final decision can be one’s 2nd choice. - Ann Lousin

Connect with Ann:

Email: ALousin@uic.edu

Causes Ann cares about:

1970 IL Constitution

Kitihawa DuSable

Medical Aid in Dying

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