About Drew R.
Drew R. Ball built his path to law from two different classrooms. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Business from the University of Louisville in 2011. Three years later he received his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2014.
After law school, Ball was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2014. He joined the American Bar Association that same year. A year later he became a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. By 2015 he was a partner at Ball & McCann, P.C., where he has worked since then.
Ball’s early academic choices suggest an interest in the intersection of business and competitive environments, though his professional affiliations point to a broader engagement with the legal community. He holds active licensure in Illinois and participates in bar organizations that often shape continuing education and professional standards for lawyers across the state and nation.
At Ball & McCann, P.C., Ball moved into a partnership role quickly. The record shows he assumed that title in 2015, which indicates a rapid transition from entering the bar to taking on firm leadership responsibilities. His membership in both the ABA and the Illinois State Bar Association places him among lawyers who keep up with national and state-level legal developments.
Colleagues describe him as steady and methodical in handling client matters. He keeps a practical approach to the daily work of a law practice. He balances casework with the administrative duties inherent to partnership. That combination requires shifting between detailed case preparation and broader decisions about firm operations.
Ball’s trajectory from a sports-business undergraduate degree to a law degree and then to partnership within a few years is notable for its pace. It reflects a career built on steady professional advancement rather than on public profile or high-profile cases. He maintains a presence in the legal associations that commonly support professional growth and networking for Illinois lawyers.
He continues to practice at Ball & McCann, P.C., where he handles legal matters for clients across Illinois. His current practice centers on serving clients through his work at the firm.
