The Illinois Supreme Court announced Monday that Gerald Vernon Cleary, III has been appointed as a Circuit Judge of Cook County, at large. This appointment is effective Nov. 5, 2015 and terminates on Dec. 5, 2016. It was created by the retirement of the Hon. Richard F. Walsh.
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November 2, 2015 |
Practice News
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November 2, 2015 |
People
Andrew Cores Family Law Group, a division of Esp Kreuzer Cores LLP located in Wheaton, Illinois, is pleased to announce the hiring of Associate Attorney Shanna N. Crafts. Prior to joining Andrew Cores Family Law Group, Crafts managed her own law practice in West Chicago.
Crafts will concentrate her practice on family law matters including divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, spousal support, visitation, and litigation. She obtained her J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law and obtained her B.A. from Westminster College. While attending law school, Crafts was appointed CaseNote/Comment Editor for the SIU Law Journal and she was also chosen to mentor fellow law students as a Taylor Mattis Fellow. She received the 2014 Cali Award of Excellence in Labor Law and the 2012 Cali Award of Excellence in Lawyer Skills II.
Crafts is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, and the DuPage Association for Women Lawyers.
“We are pleased to welcome Shanna to the firm. We look forward to her participation in the continued growth and success of Andrew Cores Family Law Group,” says Managing Partner Andrew Cores.
About Andrew Cores Family Law Group:
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November 2, 2015 |
Events
Please join us at the 18th Annual ISBA YLD Holiday Party. Not only will there be warm appetizers, an open bar, dancing, and an opportunity to meet young lawyers from across the state, the event benefits a great cause: the Children’s Assistance Fund.
Initially created to assist with the opening of children's waiting rooms in courthouses across the State of Illinois, the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund has since grown, and now provides funding to organizations across the State of Illinois that provide legal assistance to children, maintain children's waiting rooms in courthouses, work to reduce recidivism of juveniles, and/or work to reduce the incidents of domestic violence in families with children.
The YLD has distributed nearly $300,000 in grants through the Children's Assistance Fund over the past sixteen years, due, in large part, to the widespread support and participation in our annual Holiday Party. We hope that you will help us continue this worthy tradition by joining us in person or, if you cannot attend, by contributing to the cause.
WHEN: Friday, December 4, 2015, 7:00pm-11:00pm
WHERE: Duffy's Tavern and Grille, 420½ W. Diversey, Chicago
WHAT: Open Bar, Warm Appetizers, and Dancing!!
COST: $35.00 per person for tickets purchased online through Sunday, November 22, 2015 - $40.00 per person for tickets purchased at the door the evening of the event.
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November 2, 2015 |
CLE
Stay up to date on current developments and trends in the real estate law arena with this full day seminar in Lombard on November 20, 2015! Real estate attorneys, construction lawyers, and general practitioners with basic practice experience who attend this program will better understand: the recent case law developments and real estate legislation that can impact your client; the ethical concerns that can arise in conflict of laws issues; the Illinois fracking laws that practitioners need to be aware of; the various changes that have occurred in construction laws; changes in the Illinois power of attorney laws; changes in the Illinois Condominium Act; how the new CFPB Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure Forms have affected the closing of residential real estate transactions; and more!
The seminar is presented by the ISBA Real Estate Law Section and qualifies for 6.25 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit.
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November 2, 2015 |
People
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced the recipients of its first Quarles & Brady Michael Gonring Pro Bono Award (The Gonring Award). The 2015 inaugural class includes a team of attorneys led by Emily Feinstein and Leah McNeely, Steven Hunter, Danny Lewin, and Melissa McCord. The firm is donating $1,000 to nonprofits designated by each individual honoree. The announcement was made during National Pro Bono Week. The award is named in honor of firm partner Michael Gonring.
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October 30, 2015 |
People
Metropolitan Family Services is saddened to share that Attorney Grace Newgard, Director of the Pro Bono Project at the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.
Grace earned her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and joined the Legal Aid Society in 2006 as its first full-time pro bono director. She developed a thriving pro bono initiative that matches thousands of low-income clients with volunteer attorneys and provides access to justice to vulnerable people who cannot afford representation. Her many contributions include:
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October 30, 2015 |
People
The DuPage County law firm of Momkus McCluskey, LLC located in Lisle, Illinois, is pleased to announce the hiring of Healthcare Law Attorneys Adrienne J. Hersh and Mamta A. Mujumdar.
Adrienne J. Hersh will serve as of counsel to Momkus McCluskey, LLC’s healthcare law practice. Her background includes extensive experience in providing legal counsel to licensed physicians and health care professionals in Illinois. She obtained her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and obtained her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Hersh serves as general counsel to the largest professional trade association in Illinois for chiropractic physicians. She also spent eight years serving as general counsel to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. She primarily handles health care legal matters including applications for license, license investigations and disciplinary actions, license restoration, physician advertising and other compliance matters pertaining to the Illinois Medical Practice Act, and defense of health insurance audits.
Hersh is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association (Health Care Section), the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys, and the American Society of Association Executives.
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October 30, 2015 |
People
Honorable Saul Anthony Perdomo, 79, died October 19.
Judge Perdomo was born in Havana, Cuba and came to the United States at the age of 13. He graduated from the University of Miami, Miami, FL and Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL.
His entire professional career was in Chicago as an Assistant States Attorney, Criminal Defense Attorney and finally Cook County Circuit Court Judge for 18 years. He was the first Cuban Judge in Cook County.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Hudetz; daughter Laura (Young) Stevenson; son Carlo (Ivonne) Perdomo and eight grandchildren.
The Judge loved life and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed making people laugh. If you knew him, please take a moment to remember something funny he said and send him a parting smile.
Services have been held. Visit www.donnellanfuneral.com for more information.1 comment (Most recent February 4, 2016) -
October 30, 2015 |
People
Duncan Tyree Smith was born the seventh of eight children born to the union of Woodrow Smith, and Mildred Pauline Harris in Chicago, Illinois.
Duncan loved his family, his Fraternity and his music. He also was a brilliant scholar while attending Meridian High School; completing his under grad degree at Southeast Missouri State University and his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law. After spending time working at his practice, Duncan also worked with CASA helping disturbed youth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Craig Pierre and one sister, Loretta Diane.
Duncan leaves to cherish his memory his wife Myra Smith, daughter, Admire Miracle both of Tamms, Illinois, two sons; William Cole of Tamms, Illinois and Javon Davis of Antioch, Tennessee. Three brothers, two sisters; Woodrow, Jr.(Betsy) of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Clareon (Larry) Crider of Aurora, Illinois, Cheri (Willie) Johnson of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Desmond (Terry) Smith of Chicago, Illinois and Dwight (Sandra) of Flossmore, Illinois and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in‐laws, other relatives and friends.Services have been held.
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October 28, 2015 |
People
The Law Offices of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. announced today the promotion of Rob L. Kohen to Associate. Mr. Kohen first joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. as an attorney in 2014. He concentrates his legal practice on personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
Mr. Kohen received his law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. At Chicago-Kent, Mr. Kohen was a member of the nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team and competed in the American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition. He also received a CALI award for the highest grade in an individual class. Since graduating, Mr. Kohen has been asked to speak numerous times to current law school students and serves on the Chicago-Kent Young Alumni Counsel.
Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Mr. Kohen was a law clerk at a personal injury firm in Chicago for two and half years.
"Rob has earned this promotion through his hard work and dedication to supporting our lawyers and assisting clients," said Patrick A. Salvi, managing equity partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard. "His trial support work has been invaluable and we are glad to add him to our team."
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Kohen is an avid and ranked triathlete. He is currently ranked in the top 5% overall as an All WORLD Ironman Age Group Athlete. Since 2011, Mr. Kohen is a three-time USA Age Group National Championship finisher, two-time Ironman finisher, six-time Ironman 70.3 finisher, and two-time marathon finisher.