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Mark V. Tillman, Sr.
In 1976, Mark Tillman graduated from DePaul University of Chicago, IL, where he earned a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in Personnel Management. Upon graduating, Mark became an insurance agent with Prudential Insurance Company, where he won countless awards for his customer service and outstanding sales figures. Although he was experiencing success as an insurance agent, Mark decided to attend law school while also working as an Agent. Mark graduated from John Marshall Law School of Chicago, IL, in 1989. Upon graduating Law School, Mark worked as an associate for Hyatt Legal while still maintaining his career as an Insurance Agent.
After achieving a great deal of success in both fields, Mark decided to purchase a branch of Hyatt Legal and convert it into his own private practice. In 1992, Tillman and Tillman was founded; Mark served as the President and CEO since.
Mark served as a board member of HRDI for over 24 years and has been serving as Chairman of the Board since 2010. While serving on the Board of Directors of HRDI, Mark has worked on and chaired numerous committees. As a self-proclaimed servant, he proudly served on the board of an organization whose aim is to serve the “sickest and poorest” and who has been successfully doing so for nearly four decades.
Mark also served as the Chairman of the Board for the Dorothy Sutton Branch Headstart Program for 20 years, which is a community partner of HRDI. In 2009, he was appointed to the International Conference on Alcoholism and Addictions (ICAA), and with the appointment, he was selected to serve as Board Secretary.
Mark was born and raised in the Englewood community of Chicago, IL, the fourth born of 13 children to Vernell and Nellie Tillman. Mark has five children, ten grandchildren and he now lives in a south suburb of Chicago with his wife, Sharon. When not working, he enjoys trips to the gym, watching sports, traveling, spending time with his family, and serving as a Deacon, Trustee, member of the Male Chorus, and Sunday School Superintendent at the Hopeful Missionary Baptist Church.
Michel’le Messenger
Michel’le Messenger is an Associate Attorney at Tillman & Tillman & Associates, where she brings a strong commitment to advocacy, community, and client services. A proud native of the South Side of Chicago, Michel’le grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work and perseverance. She attended Lindblom Math & Science Academy, graduating a year early. She then went on to earn her Undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating magna cum laude from Clark Atlanta University. After graduation, Michel’le worked at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP, sharpening her litigation and case management skills by supporting attorneys in high-stakes matters.
Building on her business foundation, Michel’le pursued her Juris Doctor at DePaul University College of Law, where she developed a passion for helping clients navigate both corporate and personal legal challenges. While at DePaul, Michel’le served as the Vice President and Social Media Chair of the Black Law Student Association. Her legal experience spans corporate and litigation practice. At McDonald’s Corporation, she supported senior counsel on franchise, supplier, commercial, and labor matters, gaining firsthand experience in the complexities of operating a global enterprise. Additionally, at a private equity firm, she contributed to mergers and acquisitions by drafting term sheets, shareholder agreements, and due diligence memoranda for multi-million-dollar transactions.
At Tillman & Tillman & Associates, Michel’le is excited to combine her corporate training, litigation experience, and business acumen to serve legal clients with diligence and care. She is especially committed to making legal services approachable and accessible, carrying forward the firm’s long-standing reputation for excellence.
Outside of practicing law, Michel’le enjoys traveling, leisurely reading, and working out. She remains active in her community through volunteer work with Metrosquash, Top Box, and various local initiatives. Her professional affiliations include membership with the Cook County Bar Association, Black Women Law Association, and the Illinois Bar Association.
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