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  • March 8, 2014 | Events
    Phi Alpha Delta Law to honor John K. Norris at St. PADdy's Day Luncheon

    The Chicago Alumni Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, will host its annual St. PADdy's Day Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Petterino's Restaurant located at 150 N. Dearborn Street in the banquet facility (basement entrance on Randolph Street).  The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends by 1 p.m.  John K. Norris will receive the Mary Ann G. McMorrow Service to the Legal Profession Award at the luncheon. 

    Fill out and return the registration form to attend the event.

  • March 6, 2014 | ISBA News | Events
    Still time to register for "Celebrating Women in the Profession" luncheon - and a thank you to sponsors

    Joan C. Williams, a law professor and prolific author on work and family issues, will be the keynote speaker at a “Celebrating Women in the Profession” luncheon hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association on Thursday, March 13, at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago.

    ISBA would like to thank sponsors for this program, including:

    Gold

    • Burke Wise Morrissey & Kaveny
    • Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

    Silver

    • ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
    • Winston & Strawn LLP

    Bronze

    • North Shore LAW
  • March 3, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Litigating, Defending, and Preventing Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodation Discrimination Cases: Practice Updates and Tips Concerning the Illinois Human Rights Act – 2014

    Review the latest information in employment, housing, and public accommodation discrimination cases under the Illinois Human Rights Act with this informative presentation in Chicago on March 13th! [The seminar will also broadcast via the Internet as a live webcastfor those unable to attend live in Chicago.]

  • February 28, 2014 | People
    Michelle Paveza, Michael Radak make partner at Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist and Johnson, LLC

    Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist and Johnson, LLC is pleased to announce that Michelle M. Paveza and Michael R. Radak have become partners in the firm. The firm thanks them for their hard work and dedication in serving their clients.

  • February 28, 2014 | People
    Robert J. O'Connell 1927-2014

    Robert J. O’Connell, age 86, of Evanston formerly from Fairbanks, Alaska. Veteran U.S. Army Korean War. Distinguished law professor at Marquette University, Kent Law School and John Marshall Law School as well as a recreational pilot.

    Beloved brother of the late Franklin, Jr. M.D. (the late Mary Lou) O’Connell, the late Jerome M.D. (Ellen) O’Connell and the late Regina (the late James, Sr.) Nash.; dear uncle of Thomas (Terri) O’Connell, Deirdre (Edmond) deVlam, Meg (Michael) Hawkins, John O’Connell, Anne O’Connell,M.D. (Ethan Kunz), Patricia O’Connell (Stephen Bell), Edward (Julie) O’Connell, Peter O’Connell, Catherine Nash, James, Jr. (Nancy) Nash, Maura (Ted) Kennedy and Regina Nash; fond great uncle to many ; will be greatly missed by friends in Finland, Northern Wisconsin, Alaska and the Amish Community.

  • February 28, 2014 | ISBA News
    President Holderman speaks at Lake County Jefferson Inn of Court

    ISBA President Paula H. Holderman was the dinner speaker at the Lake County Jefferson Inn of Court meeting in Lake Bluff on February 24, 2014.  Pictured are (from left) Inn President Greg Nikitas, Associate Judge Christy Bishop, President Holderman and Circuit Judge James Booras.

  • February 28, 2014 | Events
    Register by March 4 for YLD Bean Bag Party and Tournament

    Please join us at the 7th Annual Bean Bag Tournament and show your support for the IBF/ YLD Children’s Assistance Fund. The Children’s Assistance Fund has distributed grants in excess of $285,000 over the past fifteen years, due to the widespread support of our donors and participation in events like the Bean Bag Tournament.

    • When:  Saturday, March 8, 2014, Noon - 4 p.m.
    • Where: Mahoney's Pub and Grille, 551 N. Ogden, Chicago, IL 
    • What:  Open bar, warm appetizers and an afternoon full of friends and competition!
    • Cost: $35.00 per person/per wristband or $100.00 per two-member team (team fee includes two wristbands and entry in the Bean Bag Tournament). You must be 21 or older to participate. 

    Championship team will receive $350 and runner up will walk away with $150!

    Register now! 

    All teams must be registered by Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Wristbands can also be purchased online through March 4, or purchased at the door the day of the event. No refunds will be given after March 4.

    Questions? Email Marron Mahoney, marron.mahoney@gmail.com or Tony Bruno, lawyerbruno@gmail.com

  • February 24, 2014 | Events
    Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon to play Lawyers Rock Legends

    Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon will make a guest appearance at the IBF’s Lawyers Rock Legends on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Lt. Gov. Simon will perform with the 5-thirty band; which consists of lawyers John Locallo, Carlos Vera, and Thomas Battista among other talented musicians. Lawyers Rock Legends is the IBF’s second largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this event go towards helping lawyers in need and ensuring access to justice. Tickets for the event are still available. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

    Learn more and register at www.illinoisbarfoundation.org or by calling the Illinois Bar Foundation at 312.726.6072.

    Proceeds from this event benefit the charitable programs of the IBF.

  • February 24, 2014 | People
    Bruno W. Tabis, Jr. joins Haskin, Corrigan & Galasso P.C.

    Haskin, Corrigan & Galasso P.C. is proud to announce that Bruno W. Tabis, Jr. has joined the firm. Mr. Tabis has been in practice for 40 years concentrating on Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Finance, Environmental, and Probate and Estate Planning. Prior to joining Haskin, Corrigan & Galasso P.C., Mr. Tabis was most recently a partner in Crowley Barrett & Karaba, Ltd. of Chicago.

  • February 21, 2014 | ISBA News | Events
    Registration now open for "Celebration of Women in the Profession" luncheon

    Joan C. Williams, a law professor and prolific author on work and family issues, will be the keynote speaker at a “Celebration of Women in the Profession” luncheon hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association on Thursday, March 13, at the Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson, Chicago.