The Nordic Law Club will hold its annual Spring Smorgasbord (formerly the codfish dinner) on Wednesday, May 18, in the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark, Chicago. The program includes a guided tour of the museum’s immigration exhibits.
The event will begin with a 5:30 p.m. reception (beer, wine, aquavit and herring provided), followed at 6:30 p.m. by a smorgasbord of Swedish meatballs, salmon, codfish, salad, potatoes, and rice pudding with lingonberries.
Advance reservations at $60 per person must be made by May 13 with Treasurer David G. Clark, Canalia & Clark, Suite C, 419 Ridge Road, Munster, IN 46321, telephone (219) 836-0008.
The Nordic Law Club also has announced resumption of its Lutfisk Open, a golf outing to fund scholarships, on Monday, August 22, at Mission Hills Country Club in Northbrook. Details will be announced.
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May 3, 2011 |
Events
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April 28, 2011 |
Events | ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_19099" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Class of 2011 Laureates includes (front row, left to right): John B. Kincaid, William V. Johnson, Gino L. DiVito, Peter J. Birnbaum; (back row, left to right): David B. Sosin, Leo H. Konzen and presented and chancellor of the Board of Regents John G. O'Brien. Rosalyn B. Kaplan was inducted posthumously."][/caption] The Illinois State Bar Association’s Academy of Illinois Lawyers inducted its 11th class of Laureates during a luncheon on Tuesday, April 26 at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, in Chicago. The 2011 Class of Laureates, who were recognized during a ceremony conducted by ISBA Past President John G. O’Brien, chancellor of the Academy Board of Regents, brings the total to 102 distinguished Illinois attorneys to be so honored. The Academy was established in 1999 to celebrate excellence in the practice of law by individuals who maintain the highest standards of professional and public service. The 2011 class, nominated by their peers in the profession is:
- Peter J. Birnbaum, Chicago, President and CEO of Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
- Gino L. DiVito, Chicago, Partner in Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC
- William V. Johnson, Chicago, President of Johnson & Bell, Ltd.
- Rosalyn B.
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April 21, 2011 |
People
The Chicago Alumni Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity's "Team PAD" participated in the 2011 March of Dimes Walk for Babies on April 17 along the Chicago Lakefront. Since 1998, Team PAD has raised over $100,00 for this charity. This year's team members included (left to right): Royal F. Berg, Colin Norris, Sharon Hunt-Muryn, Michael Muryn, Edward “Skip” Meyer, PAD District Justice John K. Norris, Team PAD Captain Julie-April Montgomery, Kristy Norris and Sean Norris.
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April 19, 2011 |
Practice News
United States Bankruptcy Judge Manuel Barbosa of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on March 23, 2012. A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the district court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code. 28 U.S.C. § 151. Comments are invited from the public and the bar as to whether Judge Barbosa should be reappointed. Those comments should be in writing and sent by June 17, 2011 to:
- Collins T. Fitzpatrick
- Circuit Executive
- 219 S. Dearborn
- Room 2780
- Chicago, IL 60604
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April 18, 2011 |
People
The Chicago-based law firm of Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP (MBT) continues to expand nationally with the opening today of its new office in San Francisco - at 575 Market Street. The office will be led by seven new partners, including a group of recognized national leaders in insurance and labor and employment law from the San Francisco law firms of Sedgwick LLP and Long & Levit LLP. Joining MBT from Sedgwick will be Julia Molander, who specializes in insurance counseling and litigation. She will serve as managing partner of MBT’s San Francisco office. Other new partners include four attorneys from Long & Levit:
- Howard Garfield , insurance, employment and professional liability
- Irene Yesowitch, insurance counseling and litigation, and professional liability
- Jason Geller, labor and employment litigation
- Karen Uno, insurance counseling and litigation
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April 14, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_18846" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Dawn M. Gonzalez"][/caption] Dawn M. Gonzalez has joined Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, LLC as a partner. She concentrates her practice in complex insurance coverage litigation and sophisticated insurance defense Ms. Gonzalez received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1991 and her law degree from the DePaul University, College of Law in 1994. Ms. Gonzalez was included in the 2009 to 2011 "Super Lawyers: Corporate Edition" magazine, as well as the 2008 to 2011 versions of the "Illinois Super Lawyers" magazine published by Law & Politics. In 2004, she was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's 2004 list of "40 Attorneys Under 40 to Watch in Illinois". She was selected as the 2006 "Outstanding Young Alumna" by DePaul University, College of Law. She was the 2005/2006 President of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Women's Bar Foundation. She has been a Vice Chair of the ABA's Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, TIPS Section since 2008 and was an Executive Committee Member of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Evaluations from 2004 to 2007. In addition, she is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute. She is formally of Litchfield Cavo LLP. For more information please visit www.baughdaltonlaw.com.
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April 13, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_18818" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Brenda J. Robinson"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_18817" align="alignright" width="150" caption="J. Patrick Fitzsimmons"][/caption] J. Patrick Fitzsimmons and Brenda J. Robinson have joined Baker & Daniels LLP as new partners in the law firm's Chicago office. Fitzsimmons concentrates his transactional practice in health care, medical device, biotech and life sciences.
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April 13, 2011 |
People
Hon. Angelo D. Mistretta, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011; beloved husband and best friend of Ruth A., nee Welter, for 59 years; loving father of Mark (Diane) and Scott Mistretta; proud grandfather of Matthew and Jason; born to the late Rosario and Maria Mistretta, on Feb. 16, 1925, in Chicago (old Taylor Street neighborhood). Angelo was an inspiring uncle to many and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him; brother of Josephine Vullo, and the late Michelina Strazzantti, Bella Boulahanis, Salvatore Mistretta and Jeannie Hamza. Angelo served in WWII and after the war graduated from Valparaiso University Law School. He began his career as a Cook County state's attorney, and then went on to head his own private law practice, before being elected as a full circuit court judge. Following retirement he continued working in arbitration and mediations. He was a former president of the Justinian Society and a member of SACA. Angelo embraced his Italian and Sicilian heritage, and shared it with his family. Angelo's work ethic, unrivaled wit and great emphasis on family and friends are all characteristics to be admired. Visitation will be 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Coglianese Funeral Home, 7508 County Line Rd., Burr Ridge (south of I55 on Frontage Rd.). Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at the funeral home. Interment will be Bronswood Cemetery, Oakbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to your charity of choice. Info: (630) 654-8484.
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April 12, 2011 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_18793" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on “Discipline Issues in Special Education” will be (from left) John A. Dively, Jr., moderator Nancy Z. Hablutzel, Deborah Decker and Mary Kay Klimesh."][/caption] “Discipline Issues in Special Education,” a half-hour program presented by Illinois Law, will air on Chicago Access Network Television, Channel 21 in Chicago, on Tuesday, April 19 at 10 p.m. Illinois Law is a cable production of the Illinois State Bar Association. Appearing on the show are John A. Dively, Jr., associate professor and chair of educational leadership at Eastern Illinois University; program moderator Nancy Z. Hablutzel, a Chicago lawyer; attorney Deborah Decker, of Tabet DiVito & Rothstein, LLC, in Chicago; and attorney Mary Kay Klimesh, of Seyfarth Shaw, Chicago. Previous Illinois Law programs are available for online viewing at www.illinoislawyernow.com/tag/illinois-law-video/
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April 5, 2011 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that the Twelfth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Brian E. Barrett as an associate judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Barrett received his undergraduate degree in 1995 from DePaul University and his Juris Doctor in 1999 from Chicago-Kent. Mr. Barrett is currently engaged in solo practice in New Lenox, Illinois.