Faculty and Administration Profiles

Andrea A. Garland

About

Andrea A. Garland is an adjunct professor in Loyola University Chicago School of Law Professional Identify Formation course.  Andrea is an attorney and licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience advocating for children and families in both public and private settings. Andrea currently serves as an attorney and guardian ad litem in the Juvenile Division of the Office of the Cook County Public Guardian, where she represents children in child protection proceedings. Andrea has also practiced in the areas of special education and family law. Early in her career she was selected as a post-graduate clinical teaching fellow with the Civitas ChildLaw Clinic at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Additionally, she has served as an Adjunct Professor of Professional Skills at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, teaching legal writing. Prior to her legal career, Andrea held clinical positions as a licensed clinical social worker.

Degrees

JD, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
MSW, University of Illinois at Chicago
BSW, University of Illinois at Chicago

Professional Employment

Cook County Public Guardian’s Office

Program Areas

Professional Identity Formation
Legal Writing