Public Relations

The mission of the Standing Committee on Public Relations is

  • To study, recommend, supervise, conduct and promote the activities of the Association seeking to improve the relations between the bar and the public to promote a better understanding of the functions of the Illinois State Bar Association and lawyers in the community.
  • The members shall monitor and publicize the activities of each ISBA committee and section council, and members shall be assigned as liaison between the Public Relations Committee and other committees.
  • The committee shall utilize all forms of media available, both within and outside the Illinois State Bar Association, and in accordance with ISBA policies and guidelines.

Consists of a chair, vice-chair, secretary and such additional members as may be appointed by the President.

Standing Committee Roster

  • James W. Ackerman, Ackerman Law Office PC, Springfield, Chair
  • Martin A. Dolan, Dolan Law Offices PC, Chicago, Vice-Chair
  • Ronald J. Guild, Chicago, Secretary
  • Mr. William E. Feurer, William E Feurer Ltd, Springfield, Ex-Officio
  • John R. Bailen, Bruce Dorn & Assoc, Chicago, Member
  • Hon. Patrice Ball-Reed, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago, Member
  • Theodore G. Kutsunis, Kutsunis Weng & Morrison, Rock Island, Member
  • James T. Reilly, Reilly Law Office LLC, Streator, Member
  • David J. Silverman, Mahoney Silverman & Cross LLC, Joliet, Member
  • Hon. Richard L. Tognarelli, Madison County Circuit Court, Edwardsville, Member
  • Kristi M. Vetri, Belleville, Member
  • Umberto S. Davi, Davi & Assoc PC, Western Springs, Board Liaison
  • Mr. David N. Anderson, Illinois State Bar Association, Springfield, Staff Liaison