Liz was raised in Inverness, Illinois. Liz’s father was a World War II Army Major in France for D-Day, a Harvard Law School Graduate, and a rare Republican Cook County Circuit Court Judge for 20 years. He served as President of the Better Government Association. Liz’s mother was Ted Kennedy’s personal executive assistant during his senate campaign and at the time of the assassination of President Kennedy. She had an extraordinary career selling real estate in Inverness. Liz and her siblings were called upon to pull weeds, shovel snow, and babysit children so that the best customer service was offered to her clients.

Liz and her siblings were raised to appreciate and participate in government, business, and community service with  appreciation of the legal system.