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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Peter Breen is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 48. Breen was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Breen is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Breen previously served as a trustee on the Lombard Village Board.

Breen earned his Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame. His professional experience includes working as the vice president and senior counsel of the Thomas More Society, a national not-for-profit law firm that focuses on the defense of First Amendment rights.

Education

  • JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1997-2000
  • BE, Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1994-1997

Professional Experience

  • JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1997-2000
  • BE, Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1994-1997
  • Special Counsel, Thomas More Society, 2008-present
  • Executive Director/General Counsel, Woman's Choice Services, 2005-2008
  • Attorney, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, 2003-2004
  • Attorney, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff Limited Liability Partnership, 2000-2001

Political Experience

  • JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1997-2000
  • BE, Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1994-1997
  • Special Counsel, Thomas More Society, 2008-present
  • Executive Director/General Counsel, Woman's Choice Services, 2005-2008
  • Attorney, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, 2003-2004
  • Attorney, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff Limited Liability Partnership, 2000-2001
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 48, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 48, 2015-2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Civil Process Subcommittee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Consumer Protection Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Development and Housing Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Energy Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Financial Institutions Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary-Civil Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Utilities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Restorative Justice Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Real & Personal Property Law, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Tort Liability Law, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Worker's Compensation, Illinois State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1997-2000
  • BE, Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1994-1997
  • Special Counsel, Thomas More Society, 2008-present
  • Executive Director/General Counsel, Woman's Choice Services, 2005-2008
  • Attorney, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, 2003-2004
  • Attorney, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff Limited Liability Partnership, 2000-2001
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 48, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 48, 2015-2019
  • Founder, BanRed Cams, 2009-present
  • Member, Thomas More Society, 2008-present
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, present
  • Member, Father Boecker Council of the Knights of Columbus, present
  • Member, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, present
  • Chair, Lombard Economic & Community Development Committee
  • Trustee, Lombard Village Board, 2011-2014
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