Susan Meyer, an officer in the Chicago office of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. and leader of the firm’s trademark, copyright, media, and advertising group, has been appointed as Norway’s Honorary Consul General for Illinois, effective Dec. 1, 2019.

Norway’s Honorary Consul General assists with consular affairs and helps to facilitate development of business, cultural, and educational relations between Norway and the United States. In conjunction with the appointment, Greensfelder’s Chicago office is designated by Norway’s Foreign Ministry as the Royal Norwegian Honorary Consulate. 

Attorney Mike Knippen has been selected the new firm chair of Traub Lieberman.

Knippen was elected by the firm's management committee after Rich Traub, founder and managing partner, transitioned to chair emeritus.

Kogut & Wilson has announced the addition of Kathleen Short to the firm as an associate attorney. She focuses her practice in the areas of matrimonial and family law.

As a certified mediator, Kathleen offers clients an alternative method of dispute resolution and conflict management outside of the courtroom. Prior to becoming an associate attorney, she worked at the firm for two years as a law clerk.

By Neil Hartigan, former Illinois Attorney General

For the last 60 years I’ve been involved in public life, I’ve known many talented people who’ve made important contributions, but only a few are exceptional people. One of those is Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke, who as an elected justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois has just been chosen by her fellow justices as the new chief justice. She’s the perfect choice.

The role of the chief justice is a multifaceted one. She will lead the court in deciding the law on the most and important questions confronting our state. The judicial record and reputation are important. Fortunately, Justice Burke’s 30-year record of judicial experience is outstanding.