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Attorney Kamran Memon has been practicing law in the Chicagoland area since 1997. He has successfully represented many clients in a variety of legal matters. Kamran works with a trusted network of attorneys who are experienced and skilled in a variety of legal areas.
Kamran graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was a student of Professor Barack Obama.
Kamran is a co-founder of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago and CAIR-Chicago. He is a member of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago, the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago, the National Association of Muslim Lawyers, the Chicago chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, and the Illinois chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. He previously served as a member of the Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Kamran is a former host of Radio Islam on WCEV 1450 AM in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Annual Chicagoland Muslim Community Thanksgiving Turkey Drive.
Since its founding in 1980, the Pakistani Descent Physicians Society has been a cornerstone of professional community for physicians of Pakistani descent serving the Westmont, Illinois area and tri-state region. Known affectionately as PPS, this educational professional society has withstood the test of time through four decades of dedicated service, building a legacy of excellence and mutual support among its members. The organization earned recognition as an official APPNA local chapter, validating its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and community engagement. What sets PPS apart is its holistic approach to membership—combining rigorous professional development with genuine care for its community. The society has consistently demonstrated its values through active participation in humanitarian efforts and social emergency response, with members uniting as one body to address community needs. Many PPS members have risen to prominent leadership roles within APPNA and professional alumni associations, reflecting the organization's role as an incubator of healthcare leaders. As PPS navigates the future from its base in Westmont, IL, the society remains committed to its founding principles: providing meaningful scientific and social programming, fostering professional growth, and serving as a caring, vibrant organization that represents and supports its members while contributing positively to the community it serves.
Founded in 1976 with approximately 20 physicians gathering in Dearborn, Michigan, the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America has evolved into the largest medical association representing physicians of Pakistani descent across North America. Based in Westmont, IL since 1992, APPNA has built a legacy of professional excellence, community service, and humanitarian engagement that spans nearly five decades.
APPNA's mission extends far beyond professional networking. The organization is committed to becoming the premier organization promoting healthcare, educational, social, and charitable activities throughout North America, Pakistan, and worldwide. What distinguishes APPNA is its holistic approach to community impact—from launching free clinics and supporting global health projects to establishing educational foundations and advocacy platforms. The organization has pioneered groundbreaking initiatives, including becoming the first to endorse Imran Khan's Cancer Hospital and co-founding the Alliance of International Medical Graduates, which successfully advocated for legislation that created equality in licensing for foreign medical graduates.
APPNA's structure reflects its inclusive values, encompassing autonomous component organizations like CAPPNA (Children of APPNA), SAYA (Young Adults), and multiple regional chapters that serve specific geographic and professional communities. Through decades of service, APPNA has grown from 2,000 Pakistani physicians in 1982 to over 15,000 today. Headquartered in Westmont, Illinois, APPNA remains deeply rooted in its commitment to social justice, cultural awareness, and nurturing the next generation of medical professionals while maintaining strong connections to communities across North America and Pakistan.
