Michael B. Hyman of Much, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament & Rubenstein will be installed Thursday, June 23, as president of the Chicago Bar Association during a luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of the Standard Club. Call (312) 554-2057.
Other incoming officers are Kevin P. Durkin and Victor P. Henderson, vice presidents; Anita M. Alvarez, secretary, and E. Kenneth Wright Jr., treasurer.
Cook County Bar
Bruce L. Cook of Cook & Revak, Chicago, was installed June 10 as president of the Cook County Bar Association. U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Junes of Ohio was keynote dinner speaker. Call (312) 630-1157.
Decalogue Society
Shellie Karno of Lowis & Gellen, Chicago, will be installed Tuesday, June 21, as president of the Dacalogue Society of Lawyers during a dinner at Spertus Institute. Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to Calvin Sutker and Edward Burr. Call (312) 263-6493.
Other incoming officers are Helen Bloch and Martin Moltz, vice presidents; Joshua Kreitzer and James Shapiro, secretaries, and Joel Polivsky, treasurer.
DuPage County Bar
Oak Brook attorney Thomas A. Else has been elected third vice president of the DuPage County Bar Association. He was installed June 7, along with new President Keith E. "Chuck" Roberts Jr. and other officers.
President-elect is Glenn R. Gaffney of Glendale Heights, chair of the ISBA Labor and Employment Law Section Council. Alfred E. Spitzzeri of Naperville is second vice president.
DuPage Women Lawyers
Kimberly A. Davis of Downers Grove will be installed Wednesday, June 15, as president of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers during a dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle. Call (630) 434-0400, ext. 106.
Other incoming officers are Vice Presidents Maria Tolva Mack, Angel M. Traub and Patricia Magana; Secretary Patricia K. Rummer, and Treasurer Heather Genck Frank. DAWL will present a Glass Ceiling Buster Award to past president Angela Imbierowicz, a member of the ISBA Assembly.
Franklin County Bar
The Franklin County Bar Association presented its Liberty Bell Award at a Law Day luncheon to Wanda Sides, head of the Family Readiness Group for the West Frankfort Army National Guard, a field artillery unit. Among the group's 42 soldiers is her husband, the platoon commander.
Illinois Defense Counsel
Glen E. Amundsen of O'Hagan, Smith & Amundsen, Chicago, will be installed Friday, June 17, as president of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel during its annual meeting at 2 p.m. at Arlington International Racecourse. An IDC Day at the Park will follow from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Call (217) 636-7690.
Illinois Paralegal
New officers of the Illinois Paralegal Association are President Colette Lemke, Vice President Sharon Patterson and Secretary-Treasurer Caren Mansfield. Call (815) 462-4620.
Intellectual Property
Mark I. Feldman of DLA Piper, Rudnick, Gray, Cary, Chicago, is the new president of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. Other officers are President-elect Debbie K. Wright, Vice President James R. Sobieraj, Secretary Heather C. Steinmeyer and Treasurer Jeffrey B. Burgan.
Jefferson County Bar
Mt. Vernon attorney Scott Russell Quinn is the new president of the Jefferson County Bar Association. Sean M. Featherston is vice president.
Jewish Judges
The Jewish Judges Association will meet at 12 noon Tuesday, June 21, in the ISBA Chicago Regional Office for luncheon and special program. Call Judge Sheldon Gardner, (312) 603-4866.
On Tuesday, July 19, the association will hear a report from Judge Allen S. Goldberg on the search for his roots and a trip to Charleston.
Jo Daviess County Bar
Officers of the Jo Daviess County Bar Association are President Michael A. Toepfer and Vice President Philip A. Jackman, both of Galena. The association honored longtime members Louis A. Nack and James B. Vincent at a meeting on May 3. Call Toepfer at (815) 777-0533.
Knox County Bar
Officers of the Knox County Bar Association are President James Howard Harrell and Vice President Anthony W. Vaupel, both of the public defender's office in Galesburg.
Lake County Bar
A free pizza luncheon program on Adobe Acrobat for Professionals will be conducted by the Lake County Bar Association at 12 noon Wednesday, June 29, in the County Courthouse. Speakers include ISBA Assembly member Alan Pearlman, a past chair of the Committee on Legal Technology. Call (847) 244-3143.
Lake County Women
Lake County Coroner Richard Keller, M.D., will speak to the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County during a luncheon program Wednesday, July 6, at Potesta's Restaurant, Waukegan. Call President Marjorie Sher, (847) 249-2830.
Marshall County Bar
Patrick J. Murphy of Lacon is president of the Marshall County Bar Association. Call him at (309) 246-6775.
McLean County Bar
Officers of the McLean County Bar Association are President Thomas N. Jacob, Vice Presidents Leon J. Zanoni and William A. Allison, Secretary LeeAnn Hill and Treasurer Susan Frances. All are in Bloomington. Call Jacob at (309) 664-7777.
Montgomery County Bar
Officers of the Montgomery County Bar Association are Litchfield attorneys S. Andrew Scharf, president, and Christopher B. "Kit" Hantla, secretary. Call Scharf at (217) 324-4001.
North Suburban Bar
New officer of the North Suburban Bar Association who were elected June 7 are President Deirdre Baumann; Vice Presidents Nancy M. Vizer, Jeanne M. Reynolds, Daniel E. O'Brien and Cary Rosemarin; Secretary Diane Damico, and Treasurer Gerald Schur.
Northwest Suburban Bar
New Northwest Suburban Bar Association President Thomas J. Ahern of Arlington Heights was installed at the annual dinner June 9. Call (847) 259-7908.
Other officers are Executive Vice President Adra F. Campbell, Vice Presidents Angela E. Peters and Richard P. Miller, Secretary Lee F. DeWald and Treasurer Scott D. Barber.
Peoria County Bar
Rex K. Linder will be installed Monday, Julyy 11, as president of the Peoria County Bar Association during its annual luncheon meeting in the Hotel Pere Marquette. Call (309) 674-6049.
Phi Alpha Delta
Evanston attorney Richard J. Myers, a past justice and 50-year member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, was honored during a past justices recognition banquet June 5 in Chicago. Also honored for outstanding service to the Chicago alumni chapter were Pierre Priestley and Gene Edlin.
7th Circuit Bar
James R. Figliulo of Figliulo & Silverman, Chicago, took office last month as president of the 7th Circuit Bar Association. Other officers are Daniel E. Conley and J. Andrew Langan, vice presidents; Marie A. Halpin, secretary, and Howard L. Adelman, treasurer.
South Suburban Bar
Members of the South Suburban Bar Association who plan to attend the ISBA Annual Meeting at the Abbey Resort have been invited by Thomas G. Gardiner to visit his Lake Geneva farm on Friday, June 17, for swimming, riding and dinner.
A herding and agility performance by Margaret Gardiner's border collie will take place during a 6 p.m. reception. An after-dinner boat ride may be planned. Respond to tgardiner@gkw-law.com.
Vermilion County Bar
Danville attorney Charles Devens is new president of the Vermilion County Bar Association. Call him at (217) 446-3889. Other officers are President-elect Jeffrey K. Clapper, Vice President Thomas Mellen II and Treasurer Barbara Delanois.
Warren County Bar
Assistant state's attorney Andrew L. Youngquist of Monmouth is the new president of the Warren County Bar Association. Call (309) 734-8476.
Whiteside County Bar
Morrison attorney Thomas J. Potter is the new president of the Whiteside County Bar Association. Call (815) 772-2161.
Will County Bar
Joliet attorney Kenneth A. Carlson will take office July 1 as president of the Will County Bar Association. Other officers will be Vice Presidents John R. "Jack" Ardaugh and Gary Mueller, and Secretary-Treasurer Carla Goode. Call (815) 726-0383.
Winnebago County Bar
Rockford attorney Joseph J. Bruce was installed June 2 as president of the Winnebago County Bar Association, which plans to celebrate its centennial this year. Call (815) 964-4992.
Workers' Comp Lawyers
New officers of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association are President John J. Castaneda, Vice President Derek A. Storm, Secretary Elaine T. Newquist and Treasurer Philip E. Turcy, all of Chicago.
Representatives of Global Holidays, an ISBA-affiliated travel coordinator, will be present during the 129th Annual Meeting next month at The Abbey on Lake Geneva.
Summaries follow of current travel opportunities for ISBA members. For complete details, call Global at (800) 842-9023, pick up brochures at ISBA offices, or stop by the booth at the Annual Meeting.
San Remo, Italian Riviera, and Montecatini, Tuscany, including Monaco, Nice, Florence and Pisa (9 days and 7 nights, $1,699 plus $119 government taxes, security charges and fees) - Departures Sept. 10, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 15.
Kilkenny and Killarney, Ireland (9 days, 7 nights, $1,699 plus $109 government taxes, security charges and fees) - Departures Sept. 16 from Chicago, Oct. 7 from St. Louis.
Villars, Switzerland, and Titisee in the Black Forest of Germany (9 days, 7 nights, $1,599 plus $129 government taxes, security charges and fees) - Departures Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 8.
Beijing, China (8 days, 6 nights, $1,499 plus $220 government taxes and visa fees) - Departures Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 from Chicago and St. Louis. Optional excursions include an overnight in Xi'an; the Summer Palace and Beijing Zoo; Lama Temple, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and Beihai Park; Temple of Heaven and Confucius Temple.
Tentative 2006 tours
Global Holidays has announced the following preliminary list of trips it plans to coordinate next year. Quoted prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to change, and do not include government taxes.
Discover Imperial Rome (9 days, 7 nights, $1,599) - February and March dates.
Captivating Hong Kong (8 days, 6 nights, $1,599) - February and March dates.
The Best of London (9 days, 7 nights, $1,599) - March dates.
Romantic Paris and Beyond (9 days, 7 nights, from $1,599) - March and April dates.
Magnificent Greek Isles Cruise and Italy (12 days, 10 nights, from $2,995) - May dates.
China Treasures and Yangtze River (13 days, 11 nights, from $2,899) - March through June dates.
Lake County colleagues give support to victim of cancer
Lake County colleagues of senior assistant public defender Michael E. Simmons have rallied to help sustain the financial burden of his battle with cancer.
Led by Waukegan attorney Daniel R. Zeit of Fox, Lunardi & Zeit, with Aimee Zeit and Lisa Page, the legal community held a reception March 26 at which about $19,000 was contributed to Simmons and his wife, Niccole.
More than monetary support, the generosity and concern of the Lake County bench and bar made a needed physical and psychological impact on Simmons, a former member of the ISBA Board of Governors.
"I was virtually surrounded by a sea of individuals expelling love, compassion and kindness that empowered me with the strength to walk tall, stand straight and battle my illness head on," he wrote in a letter published in the May issue of the bar association magazine.
"As the night progressed, I became stronger and stronger, realizing that this event was much more than just a fund raiser; it had a mystical healing quality," he added. "I have never been more honored and felt more loved and cared for..."
Stephen M. Komie brought Simmons' situation to the attention of fellow members of the ISBA Board of Governors in April. He told the board that Simmons had been hospitalized in January and February and would undergo follow-up treatments for several months.
"It is my further understanding Michael was a contract public defender, did not have hospital insurance, nor disability insurance," Komie said. "His illness has forced him out of a job and led to extreme hardship for his wife and children."
The board adopted Komie's motion to assist the Lake County bar in subsequent fund-raising events, to encourage the Illinois Bar Foundation to provide appropriate subsistence, and to publicize the matter for the interest of ISBA members who wish to make contributions.
For more information, call Daniel Zeit at (847) 336-2090.
YLD assists kids in courts
ISBA members have contributed tens of thousands of dollars to the Children's Assistance Fund since it was created eight years ago by the Young Lawyers Division.
This summer, the YLD will sponsor an Inaugural Golf Classic on Tuesday, July 26, as a benefit for the kids' fund, which is administered by the Illinois Bar Foundation.