Travis Akin, Community Contributor

Travis Akin is the executive director of Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch, a grassroots, legal watchdog group dedicated to educating the public about the negative effects of lawsuit abuse and its costs to Illinois workers, consumers, taxpayers and small businesses. I-LAW's goal is to help restore balance, fairness and common sense to our civil justice system by shining a light on special influences and imbalances in some Illinois courtrooms.

As part of I-LAW’s ongoing public education efforts, Akin speaks to civic groups all across the state of Illinois. Akin also has made numerous appearances on radio and television stations to talk about the need for lawsuit reform in Illinois.