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JIM LAW NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OF CHICAGO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Natalie Kreiger
Chicago Children's Museum
312.464.7727

Chicago, IL, March 7, 2007. Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) announced today the City of Chicago Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Special Events, Jim Law will join CCM as Vice President of Planning and External Affairs at the end of March. Law will be responsible for managing and overseeing the museumís relocation project.

"Jim brings a strong background in project development, strategic planning and external affairs," said CCM CEO and President, Peter England. "We are delighted to have him lead this exciting project we are embarking upon."

Prior to joining CCM, as the Executive Director of the Mayor's Office of Special Events he oversaw nationally recognized festivals including the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago Air and Water Show. Law was also responsible for the creation and development of new annual events such as Great Chicago Places & Spaces, Chicago Outdoor Film and Festival, and Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival.

Previously, Law served as Director of the Chicago Office of Tourism. In this role he worked to promote Chicago as a premiere leisure travel destination through innovative marketing and public relations initiatives and product development. He represented and promoted the City of Chicago in France, Great Britain, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Japan and Germany. Prior to his work with the city, he practiced architecture in Illinois, New York and Connecticut for 12 years.

"I am thrilled and honored to join Chicago Children's Museum," said Law. "I look forward to being a part of Chicago Children's Museum's commitment of creating a wonderful new experience that draws children and families to the heart of Chicago's beautiful front yard," added Law.

"After 16 years in a rewarding public service career, I leave the City of Chicago with gratitude to Mayor Daley and his administration," said Law.

Law has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University. He has served on the Advisory Board for the People's Music School, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau and the Audience Development and Diversity Committee for the Museum of Contemporary Art.

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