LAKE ZURICH, IL, November 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Amanda Howland, Attorney of Howland & Associates, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in child advocacy law and public service.

As an attorney of Howland & Associates and an aspiring politician, Ms. Howland has fourteen years of experience practicing civil law, child advocacy litigation, and her specialty, intellectual property law. A candidate for the Illinois State Senate, she boasts an impressive history of community service, including time spent as a teacher of emotionally disturbed students, an elementary school administrator, and a Federal District Court law clerk. She attributes her success to the fact that her mother, as a young divorcee, ensured that she grew to become an educated and independent person. Ms. Howland's professional choices have all been based on wanting to help others and to make a difference in the world.

Ms. Howland earned a J.D. with a special certification in intellectual property law from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, having received a Master's degree in psychology from Michigan State and a Master's degree in educational administration from Northern Illinois University. Her undergraduate work earned her a Bachelor's degree in psychology and teaching emotionally disturbed children from Central Michigan University. She is very active in her community and is a member of her local Chamber of Commerce, several non-profit organizations and numerous professional organizations. She was elected in 2008 to a six year term on the Board of Trustees at the College of Lake County.

Looking ahead, Ms. Howland wants to devote her career to working more in government, non-profit or a public service legal area.

For more information about Amanda D. Howland, visit http://www.amandahowland.com.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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