More than 168 people, including attorneys, judges, teachers, social workers, legal professionals and affected families attended an educational event s

CHICAGO – May 25, 2010 – More than 168 people, including attorneys, judges, teachers, social workers, legal professionals and affected families attended an educational event sponsored by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office about the effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the need for those in the legal profession to be better educated about the disorder.  DuPage County State’s Attorney, Joe Birkett, helped organize the event and provided information about future laws and plans for the state of Illinois in dealing with those affected. FASD costs the state of