Cindy A. Cekander is a legal secretary with Best Best & Krieger LLP, working in the areas of municipalities, redevelopment and real estate. As most of BB&K’s clients are public entities, Cekander has worked with cities, school districts and municipal water districts. Since her assignment involves working for the city attorney of Santee, she works with city staffing scheduling meetings, conference, prep work for City Council meetings and working with all documents involved with municipal law. On the real estate side, this also involves working with cities, redevelopment agencies and private clients.

Previously, she was with Pillsubry Winthrop LLP, where she gained extensive legal experience in corporate and real estate law. Before that she was office manager and legal secretary with Hendrix, Lierman & Taylor, PC in Champaign, Ill.

Cekander received her associate’s degree from Parkland Junior College in Champaign.

Her interests include aerobic exercising, weight lifting, water skiing, dancing and reading.