Ron was born in Springfield, Illinois, 1950; graduated in 1972 from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Political Science, with High Honors. He was an Edmond James Scholar. He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1975. He has practiced law for 45 years and is a partner in the firm of SOKOL & MAZIAN. He is a former president of the Southwest Bar Association (SWBA) of Cook County and is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He concentrates his practice in real estate (including residential and commercial), commercial transactions (including buying and selling of businesses), preparation of wills, representation in probate proceedings, revocable trusts, and powers of attorney.

Gary graduated from the University of Illinois. He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1981. Gary has practiced law since 1981. He has practiced law for 40 years. He is a partner in the firm of SOKOL & MAZIAN. Gary is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. Gary concentrates his practice in real estate, which includes residential and commercial closings and in estate planning, the preparation of wills and revocable trust agreements, and powers of attorney.