Former ISBA board member Hon. Sheila M. Murphy will be honored at Phi Alpha Delta Law's annual St. PADdy's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Murphy is being honored for her outstanding community service, commitment to justice and tireless advocacy of human rights. The event will feature traditional Irish fare, friends and musical guest Seanchie.
Please consult the attached flyer for additional information regarding the event. Early bird pricing applies through March 7th. Tickets may be purchased by check or electronically through Pay Pal at www.chicagopad.bbnow.org.
Chicago Area
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February 28, 2011 |
Events
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February 24, 2011 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_17935" align="alignright" width="300" caption="ISBA President Mark Hassakis and Presiding Judge of the Cook County Juvenile Courts Michael Toomin discuss juvenile justice issues."][/caption] Illinois State Bar Association President Mark Hassakis met to discuss juvenile justice issues with the presiding judge of the Cook County Juvenile Justice Division, Judge Michael Toomin. President Hassakis had earlier toured the facility with Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative President Betsy Clarke and Dr. Beverly Butler, Special Assistant to Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans. The group met with Judge Toomin and Chief Court Officer Diane Walsh after the tour to discuss juvenile justice issues, specifically re-entry programs and alternatives to detention. Judge Toomin recently succeeded Curtis Heaston, who led the juvenile courts for more than a decade earlier this year.
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February 23, 2011
State
- Prosecutors to drop some charges against Blagojevich, Chicago Sun-Times
Southern Illinois
- Former Gallatin Co. sheriff now in federal Fla. prison, The Southern
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February 23, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_17880" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Nikoleta Lamprinakos"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_17881" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Stephen Miller"][/caption] RSNLT, a specialty law firm representing school districts, community colleges, municipalities and other local governmental entities, is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and an associate to the firm’s Chicago office. Partner Stephen Miller is an experienced litigation and trial attorney, concentrating his practice in the defense of local governments, employment discrimination defense, construction, and municipal liability. Stephen earned his J.D. from University of Michigan Law School in 1979, and his B.A. from Northwestern University in 1976. Associate Nikoleta Lamprinakos concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance defense and municipal liability. She has represented clients in various areas of defense litigation including civil rights, municipality defense, construction injuries, product liability, and general negligence. She has been involved in the preparation of trials in federal and state court. Nikoleta received her J.D.
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February 17, 2011 |
Events
[caption id="attachment_17833" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The band OMT - One More Time with Naperville attorney Richard Kuhn (right) performs at Lawyers Rock Legends."][/caption] Over 400 people enjoyed the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Rock Legends fundraising event on Feb. 3 at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. The event raised over $55,000 to support the programs of the IBF. In the fall of 2010, the IBF held a contest on its Facebook page to determine which bands would be selected to perform. People were asked to become a fan of the page, and then view the submitted auditions and vote for their favorite bands. A total of 21 bands from around the state submitted auditions. In December, a panel of unbiased professional musicians viewed the final submissions, and taking into account all of the votes cast, chose the winning bands. The winning bands, which had to include at least one lawyer, were:
- Barristers Big Band
- Catfish & the Big Boss Blues Band
- The Orphans
- OMT-One More Time
- 5-thirty
- Joe Biscelgia plus Three
- Loren Golden Jazz Ensemble
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February 16, 2011 |
People
Gregory A. Adamski, 62, a Chicago civil and criminal defense attorney who was co-host of the WGN-AM talk show "Legally Speaking," died of an apparent heart attack Monday, Feb. 14, in his Chicago home, according to his wife and law partner, Karen Conti. Mr. Adamski and Conti had hosted "Legally Speaking" on Sunday nights since 2006, discussing and debating court cases and controversial legal issues. They were also managing partners of the litigation law firm Adamski & Conti and taught at the University of Illinois College of Law. During nearly 40 years as an attorney, Mr. Adamski tried hundreds of civil and criminal trials and argued more than 60 appeals. In 2001, he received the prestigious Elmer Gertz Award from the Illinois State Bar Association for representing the poor and advocating civil rights. The Gertz Award is presented by the ISBA's Human Rights Section Council. Read the full obituary in the Chicago Tribune
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February 10, 2011 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Lionel Jean-Baptiste as a Circuit Judge of Cook County, Ninth Subcircuit. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the death of the Hon. Gerald C. Bender. It takes effect March 4, 2011, and terminates on December 3, 2012.
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February 10, 2011 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Marcus R. Salone, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, to the Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, Fourth Division. This vacancy was created by the retirement of the Hon. Sheila M. O'Brien. This appointment is effective March 8, 2011, and terminates December 3, 2012.
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February 10, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_17625" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Stephanie Dobecki "][/caption] Stephanie Herrold Dobecki has joined Baker & Daniels LLP as an associate in the law firm's Chicago office. She will focus her practice in insurance and financial services. Before joining Baker & Daniels, Dobecki practiced at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2008 and summa cum laude from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in 2005. Dobecki was a summer associate at Baker & Daniels in 2006 while attending law school. As a law student, she was Executive Issue Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review. As an undergraduate student, Dobecki was a research analyst intern with the U.S.
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February 10, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_17620" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kristin Yoo"][/caption] Cozen O’Connor member Kristin Yoo recently joined the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago’s board of directors. Comprised of more than 200 attorneys and law school students, the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago provides a networking resource to its members and service to the community by hosting professional, educational, community and social events throughout the year. Yoo is a member of Cozen O’Connor’s general litigation department in the firm’s Chicago office. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters, including premises liability, construction negligence, product liability, warranty and coverage. She has extensive experience drafting pleadings and responses to discovery, as well as preparing and arguing motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and motions in limine.
