Taft Chicago partner Graham Grady has been appointed to the Cook County Council of Economic Advisors (CEA). Formed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the council is composed of over 20 business and civic leaders who help establish the economic growth agenda for Cook County and the broader region.

Grady advises real estate developers, investors, and property owners on land use entitlements and economic incentives. He helps secure necessary approvals and land developments in the Chicago metropolitan area and throughout the Midwest. Grady formerly served as the City of Chicago Zoning Administrator and Commissioner of Buildings. He currently serves on the board of directors of World Business Chicago and was selected to join the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.