ISBA Board member Bernard Wysocki (second from left) presented Chicago Police Officer Marek Drozd (center) with the ISBA’s annual Law Enforcement Award at the Polish American Police Association (PAPA) annual dinner on May 6 at the White Eagle Banquets and Restaurant in Niles. Looking on are the police officer’s nominators, Assistant State’s Attorney David Williams (left) and attorney Anna Krolikowska. Second from right is PAPA President Thomas Surma.
The ISBA Law Enforcement Award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. It is given sparingly to recognize those who truly excel in the field of law enforcement.
Chicago Area
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May 10, 2011 |
ISBA News
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May 6, 2011 |
Practice News
Michael R. Clancy has been appointed as a Circuit Judge of Cook County, Eleventh Subcircuit. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Edward P. O'Brien. It takes effect on May 27, 2011, and terminates on Dec. 3, 2012.
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May 5, 2011 |
ISBA News
John G. Locallo, president-elect of the Illinois State Bar Association (second from right) presents Dave Chiesa (second from left), a detective in the DuPage County Sheriff’s office, with the ISBA’s annual Law Enforcement Award at the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) annual Law Day Luncheon on Wednesday, May 4, at the Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton. Looking on are the detective’s nominees, Steven M. Ruffalo (left), the DCBA president, and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin.
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May 4, 2011
State
- Illinois civil unions spark battle over adoption, Springfield State Journal-Register
- Witness: Blago wanted state job for wife, Chicago Tribune
Chicago area
- Prosecutors: Bragging on Facebook leads to charges, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Chris Coleman declines to testify at his murder trial, Belleville News-Democrat
- Family of Sheri Coleman refiles wrongful-death case, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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May 3, 2011 |
Events
The Illinois Judges Foundation and its Lawyers Auxiliary Committee will hold their third annual spring reception from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Walnut Room of the Hotel Allegro, Chicago. Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court will speak, and Chicago attorney Gino L. DiVito, a retired appellate justice, will be honored during the program conducted by the foundation president, Cook County Judge Jesse G. Reyes. Proceeds from the reception will support Judge Harold Sullivan Law School Scholarships and other service projects that include mortgage foreclosure forums, the ABA Judicial Intern Opportunity Program, the Second Chances Program, Chicago Access to Justice, and “Seven Reasons to Leave the Party” educational presentations in high schools. Tickets to the reception, at $100 per person, include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Judges, law students, government and legal services attorneys may attend for $75 each. Reservations may be made by contacting the Illinois Judges Foundation office at (312) 554-2008 or khosty@chicagobar.org. Payments may be made via Pay Pal by visiting the web site, www.ijafoundation.org, and clicking on Future Events.
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May 3, 2011 |
Events
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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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
