Stephanie L. Sandre, Senior Attorney

Stephanie L. Sandre, Senior Attorney, joined Sheets & Crossfield in 2013 and has over 14 years’ experience practicing law with local governments and municipalities.   Stephanie’s expertise is in contract law.

Stephanie’s practice includes:

• Procurement Contracts
• Elections
• Interlocal Agreements
• Civil Services
• Environmental Compliance
• Employment Law

Career highlights include: 

• Drafted the “Jobs Creation Finance Act” (Illinois HB 3353) on behalf of Illinois Representative Michael W. Tryon.
• Drafted and amended proposed TIF Reform Legislation during the 97th Illinois General Assembly and the 98th Illinois General Assembly.
• Assisted the City of Marion in establishing the first STAR Bonds District in the State of Illinois.
• Negotiated and prepared over 500 municipal contracts on behalf of over 40 municipalities, including: Development Agreements; Intergovernmental Agreements; Annexation Agreements; and Economic Incentive Agreements.
• Publications:  “Conservation Easements: Minimizing Taxes and Maximizing Land,” Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, Vol. 4, No. 1 in Spring 1999.