Life
Since graduating from Peoria's Manual High School, Leo Ghantous has been developing numerous personal and business contacts within the community. Those contacts have since spread around the world. Leo obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Bradley University, and then went on to Thomas Cooley Law School where he eaned his Juris Doctorate in 1983. Leo established a fast-paced work ethic early on, working his way through 7 years of academic work in only 5 and 1/2 years.
Leo comes from a large family and was the first among them to obtain an advanced academic degree. He is married and has two children, ages 20 and 14. He instills in them the understanding that they can achieve nearly anything they put their minds to, as long as they are willing to put in the effort required.
Education
Bradley University
1976 - 1980
Bradley University is located right here in Peoria, IL and Leo still supports his alma mater through donations as well as the use of the Smith Career Center for talent aquisition or the use of interns from the school.
Thomas Cooley Law School
1981 - 1983
Cooley Law School is a private, non-profit, independent law school accredited by the American Bar Association and the Higher Learning Commission. They have multiple locations in Michigan, as well as a branch in Tampa Bay.
Illilnois Bar Association
1984
Mr. Ghantous obtained his Bar Certification in 1984 after passing the Illinois Bar Exam.
Skills
Litigation
Negotiations
Managment
Public Speaking
2010 - present
2010 - present
The Ghantous family is proud supporters of the following charities:
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
Kafaat
Rotary Club
Salvation Army
St. Jude's Children's Hospital