Crystal R. (Sims) Banks - Chicago, IL
Attorney at Henderson Banks Law
Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago, IL
77 W. Wacker Drive Suite 4500 Chicago, IL 60601
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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7
Years
Experience
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Automobile Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Employment Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in Illinois - The National Black Lawyers Association
- Selected to the 2024 Rising Star List for Civil Plaintiff Attorneys by Super Lawyers
- One of the Awardees for the 2024 Next Generation Award - Cook County Bar Association
- Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff - The National Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Crystal R. (Sims) Banks
Included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois
Juris Doctor
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside,
Kenosha,
Wisconsin
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Criminal Justice and Political Science with a Concentration in Law
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside,
Kenosha,
Wisconsin
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Restorative Justice Program in Chicago Public Schools
- Chicago Lawyers Collective
- Lockhart Resource Institute - Scholarship Advisor
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Social Science and Professional Studies Advisory Board Member
- Cook County Bar Association
Contact
77 W. Wacker Drive
Suite 4500
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-445-0594
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.hendersonbankslaw.com
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