Phil Melin, Executive Director of Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
Phil Melin brings more than a decade of advocacy and small business experience to CALA-Illinois. After earning his B.S. from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and his J.D. from University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law, he served as a Congressional District Director and co-founded an Illinois small business. He practiced law in California before moving to Illinois.