The North Berwyn Park District's Before and After School Experience

Jerry Marzullo is a partner at the law firm of Puchalski Goodloe Marzullo, LLP. There, his responsibilities include litigating contract negotiations for public employee unions and unfair labor practices, as well as representing clients in related legal areas. Jerry Marzullo works and lives in the city of Berwyn, Illinois, which offers many programs to its residents, including the North Berwyn Park District’s Before and After School Experience (B.A.S.E.).

The B.A.S.E. program, open to students in Berwyn North School District 98, provides school children with recreational and educational activities both before and after school. The program also offers children a place to do their homework so more time at home can be spent with family. 

B.A.S.E. staff members are all trained in CPR, first aid, behavioral management, and customer service. The staff encourages students to participate in a range of activities including arts and crafts, themed games, and outdoor play. 

The program’s before-school experience starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 8:15 when children are transported to their respective schools. The before school experience costs $20 for five days. The after-school experience costs $50 for five days and runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on school days. Children enrolled in this program are picked up from school and taken to the Berwyn community center for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities.

Tips for Making Strong Book Club Selections

For more than five years, Jerry Marzullo of Berwyn, Illinois, has worked as a labor attorney and partner at Puchalski Goodloe Marzullo, LLP, in Berwyn. Beyond his legal activities, Jerry Marzullo is an avid reader. He engages with several reading clubs and also enjoys creative writing.

There have been several popular book club selections in recent years, including Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, The Road by Cormac McCarthy, Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love, and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Individuals familiar with these titles may note that they run the gamut from historical fiction to sci-fi and even memoir. So, what is it exactly that makes for a good book club selection?

Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind is that a book club is designed to facilitate discussion among members. While beach reads may fit the bill, it is best to avoid romances, thrillers, and the like, as they traditionally offer a straightforward narrative with relatively little subtext. That said, clubs should avoid falling into a habit of reading only lengthy, complex literary novels. 

Another benefit of joining a book club is reading titles you might not normally come across. Variety is key to a book club’s success. Try a novel, followed by a biography, followed by a short-story collection, and so on.

Lastly, each club must establish a clear selection process. There should be a discussion and perhaps a vote before a book is officially selected. It is also advisable to make use of a shorter selection process, as opposed to making multiple selections or plotting out the entire year ahead of time. Instead, clubs should leave themselves open to new titles that may pop up.

Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Helps Firefighters Help Each Other

Since 2012, Jerry Marzullo has worked as a partner in the law firm of Puchalski Goodloe Marzullo, LLP, representing the firm’s public safety clients in various labor and employment matters in Berwyn, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Jerry Marzullo’s work in support of Berwyn’s public safety employees extends outside of the legal sphere and includes his service as the vice president of Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (ILFFPS), a network of firefighters and EMS providers who give emotional support and resources to their peers in need. 

In addition to a staff of members specially trained to provide spiritual and psychological support, ILFFPS includes a team of more than 50 current and former firefighters and EMS personnel who volunteer their time. Volunteers are specially trained in crisis intervention techniques, effective communication methods, and verbal and nonverbal listening skills. 

When necessary, volunteers also coordinate with ILFFPS licensed mental health professionals. Firefighters are encouraged to seek support from ILFFPS volunteers when struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, drug abuse, or alcohol dependency.

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JERRY J. MARZULLO
P.O. Box 388205
Chicago, IL 60638
(708) 415-7771
Jmarz77@Hotmail.com


EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, Illinois                 2006
Master of Business Administration
Concentrations in Strategic Management and Managerial and Organizational Psychology
Self-financed entire program
Charter Member, GSB Government and Politics Group

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago, Illinois                                       2003
Juris Doctorate
Dean’s List
Admitted to Illinois Bar, 2004

DE PAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois                                                                                   1999
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Dean’s List

EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________

PUCHALSKI GOODLOE MARZULLO, LLP                                                                                          5/12 – Present
Partner
·         Litigate Police and Fire Union Contract Negotiations, Unfair Labor Practices, Grievance/Interest Arbitrations,
·         Disability Matters and Representation of Police/Fire Pension Funds
·         Research and prepare written decision and orders and Illinois Circuit/Appellate Court Briefs and Federal District Court Briefs resulting in the proper adjudication of Employee disability, discipline and grievance claims.
·         Lead Fire and Police Pension Board and Union meetings and disability meetings directing the successful resolution of Pension Fund/Union issues including Federal and State legislation and litigation.
·         Research and author State Court Briefs for Unfair Labor Practice Grievance Arbitrations and Interest Arbitrations resulting in the lifting of suspensions, terminations and Unfair Labor Practices against Employee Unions/Pension Boards.

CITY OF BERWYN FIRE DEPARTMENT, Berwyn, Illinois                                                 1999-Present
Engineer
·         Assigned as a senior Firefighter leading the back-step operations of an Engine Company, Ladder Company or Quint Company involved in Fire Suppression and/or First Responder EMS duties.
·         Team member in determining Origin and Cause of fires and fire suppression to fully involved structure fires.
·         Senior Firefighter leading in the search for, and rescue of, numerous fire victims resulting in the saving of multiple people.
·         Assisted in the search of evidence for Civil and Criminal claims to deny false insurance claims
·         Certified Fire and Arson Investigator

CITY OF BERWYN FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION FUND, Berwyn, Illinois                                        4/08 - Present
President
·         President of an approximately Twenty-two  Million Dollar Pension Fund Responsible for the Retirement Income/Disability Claims of a 79 Member Active Fire Department.
·         Research and Investigate, with Investment Managers, Accountants, Auditors and Counsel the Most Attractive Investment Offers Available for the Investment of Pension Fund Assets to ensure effective Operation and Management of the Fund and to Develop a Long-Term Sustainable Investment and Operation Strategy
·         Adjudicate Disability Pension Applications which are presented at Hearings before the Board.
·         Act as a Fiduciary to the Fund ensuring all Regulatory and Compliance Requirements as set forth by the State of Illinois are met.

RICHARD J. REIMER AND ASSOCIATES, Hinsdale, Illinois                                                               1/06 – 5/08,
                                                                                                                                                                                5/09 – 5/12
Associate Attorney
·         Litigate Police and Fire Union Contract Negotiations, Unfair Labor Practices, Grievance/Interest Arbitrations, Disability Matters and Representation of Police/Fire Pension Funds
·         Research and prepare written decision and orders and Illinois Circuit/Appellate Court Briefs and Federal District Court Briefs resulting in the proper adjudication of Employee disability, discipline and grievance claims.
·          Lead Fire and Police Pension Board and Union meetings and disability meetings directing the successful resolution of Pension Fund/Union issues including Federal and State legislation and litigation.
·         Research and author State Court Briefs for Unfair Labor Practice Grievance Arbitrations and Interest Arbitrations resulting in the lifting of suspensions, terminations and Unfair Labor Practices against Employee Unions/Pension Boards.

CARMELL, CHARONE, WIDMER, MOSS & BARR, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois                     2008
Associate Attorney
·         Lead and/or Assist in the representation of IAFF-AFFI Union Locals in the prosecution and adjudication of unfair labor practices, grievance arbitrations, interest arbitrations and contract negotiations.
·         Led Research for the Successful Negotiation of Contracts between Labor and Management.
·         Successfully Represented Members of Fire Locals in Disciplinary Matters.
·         Ensured Contract Compliance on the Part of Management through the Prosecution of Unfair Labor Practices and Arbitrations.

CAPITAL FIRST REALTY, Chicago, Illinois                                                                                             2008
Assistant General Counsel
·         Lead and/or Assist a Large Investment Management Company with any and all Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Matters as required.
·         Litigate and Research Multiple Claims/Lawsuits on behalf of the Company, whether as Plaintiff or Defendant, concerning various types and areas of law relative to the General and Strategic Management of the Investment Firm.
·         Facilitate the Compliance and Regulatory requirements of the Company with various Local, State and Federal Laws, Codes and other Requirements
·         Adjudicate In-House Employment Relationship Matters as required by the Company.
·         Negotiate, as needed, with outside Vendors for Services relative to the Company’s Operations.

LEWIS UNIVERSITY, Romeoville, Illinois                                                                                 8/07 – Present
Part- time Faculty Member
·         Teaching both Undergraduate and Masters level courses in Civil Liability of Police Officers, Public Employment Labor Law and Community Planning for Fire Service Protection.

MORTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Cicero, Illinois                                                                             8/05 – 8/06, 2012-13
Part-time Faculty Member
·         Taught College level courses in Criminology, Court Procedures, Evidence and Fire Service Law.

LAW OFFICES OF JERRY MARZULLO, Berwyn, Illinois                                                   5/05 – 1/06
Attorney
·         Provided legal representation in several areas of law including Contracts, Corporation formation, Real Estate, Probate and Criminal Defense.
·         Guided numerous clients through Criminal and Civil Motions, Trials and Hearings before the Circuit Courts of Cook, DuPage and Will Counties which resulted in the successful adjudication of complex claims.
·         Provided appropriate legal services for clients forming businesses, buying and selling residential and commercial real estate, and the filing and handling probate claims.

COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Cook County, Illinois                                      2004 – 2005
Assistant State’s Attorney
·         Researched and authored Appellate Briefs before the Illinois Appellate Court, argued Criminal Motions and Trials before the Circuit Court of Cook County.
·         Led and Co-led a myriad of cases from Death Penalty hearings to simple narcotics cases resulting in the successful prosecutions of Felony and Misdemeanor cases against the People of the State of Illinois.
·         Successfully affirmed convictions of every Appellate case brought before the Illinois Appellate Court.


ACTIVITIES__________________________________________________________________________
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Justinian Society of Italian American Lawyers
American Bar Association
National Association of Public Pension Attorneys

Jerry Marzullo and Puchalski Goodloe Marzullo, LLP, of Berwyn, IL

Puchalski Goodloe Marzullo, LLP regularly represents public and private labor unions and employees in traditional labor relations matters involving the negotiating of collective bargaining agreements, grievance arbitration proceedings, and representing bargaining units in mediation and interest arbitration. Our lawyers have successfully represented clients before the Illinois Labor Relations Board, Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, the National Labor Relations Board, and before independent arbitrators.

On an employment front, we represent private sector employers and employees with regard to wage and hour law, pension law, health and welfare law, and anti-discrimination laws. Our attorneys have considerable experience practicing before the EEOC, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and in state and federal courts. Our clients receive in depth consultations pertaining to the development and administration of employment contracts and policies, employee handbooks and various other relevant issues affecting the private sector of employment.