ISBA Laureate James J. Ahern, Sr., 80, has passed away. From Ahern's 2001 induction into the Academy of Illinois Lawyers:
To anyone who practices traffic law in Illinois, it is well known that the "dean" of the traffic bar is James J. Ahern, senior. His law firm – Ahern, Maloney, and Moran with primary offices in Skokie –concentrates in the defense of DUI and representation in other traffic matters.
His reputation in the law has several dimensions. He is, first and foremost, an outstanding lawyer. He has appeared frequently in the Appellate and Supreme courts. He represents his clients' interests fully, professionally, and with compassion.
He also is known far and wide as an unselfish teacher. For over twenty years, he has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Illinois Traffic Court Conference. His development of scenarios faced by traffic law attorneys and the panel discussion of these fact situations is a highlight of the annual conference. That part of the seminar is now referred to as "The Ahern Panel."
Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated.
Chicago Area
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February 7, 2011 |
People
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February 7, 2011 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_17541" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Illinois State Bar Association President Mark D. Hassakis met with leaders from the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) on Friday, Feb. 4, to find ways that ISBA can help the Department with its mission of preserving public safety by reducing recidivism. On hand for the meeting were (left to right): Justin Slaughter, IDJJ Director of Programs, Beth Compton, IDJJ Chief Counsel, Arthur Bishop, IDJJ Director, ISBA President Hassakis and Ashley Cross, IDJJ Chief of Staff."][/caption] Illinois State Bar Association President Mark D. Hassakis continued his push to improve the state’s juvenile justice programs by meeting with leaders of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice on Friday, Feb. 4, at the Thompson Center in Chicago. The meeting covered a wide-range of issues the Department faces and focused on ways ISBA can help IDJJ move forward by “laying a brick everyday,” the guiding philosophy of new IDJJ Director Arthur Bishop. Three areas were identified where IDJJ is making improvements. The first is its continued withdrawal from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), where it resided until four years ago. However, IDJJ still operates under IDOC’s administrative policies. The second is passing legislation beneficial to its core mission. This can be seen in the push to update legislation on juvenile expungements.
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February 3, 2011 |
Events
Lawyers Rock Legends is still on for tonight! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first band will go on at 7:10 tonight. Call the Illinois Bar Foundation with any questions/concerns at (312) 726-6072.
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February 1, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_17479" align="alignright" width="143" caption="Kelly McDermott"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_17480" align="alignright" width="143" caption="Brett Henne"][/caption] Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has recently added two associates to the firm’s Chicago and Libertyville offices: Brett M. Henne is an associate in Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Libertyville office. He focuses his practice on construction litigation, fire and explosion litigation, general trial practice, insurance, medical negligence and healthcare, and real estate litigation. Mr. Henne joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from the Lake County State's Attorneys Office where he was an Assistant State's Attorney. He received his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2002 and his B.S. from Northeastern Illinois University in 1994. Kelly A. McDermott joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Chicago office from Hall Prangle & Schoonveld LLC, where she was also an associate. She focuses her practice on medical negligence and healthcare. Ms. McDermott received her J.D. as well as a Certificate in Health Law Studies from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2007 and her B.A.
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January 28, 2011 |
Events
[caption id="attachment_17384" align="alignright" width="300" caption="U.S. District Court Chief Judge James F. Holderman (2nd from left) and Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans (2nd from right) are congratulated by Phi Alpha Delta officers on receiving their awards. From left: Pierre W. Priestley, Chicago Alumni Chapter Vice Justice and Chair of the Centennial Celebration; Chief Judge Holderman; Michele M. Jochner, Justice of the Chicago Alumni Chapter; Chief Judge Evans; and John K. Norris, Phi Alpha Delta District XI Justice. "][/caption] The Chicago Alumni Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding at a Centennial Celebration Banquet at the Hotel InterContinental on the Magnificent Mile. The mission of the fraternity is to promote the core values of integrity, compassion, courage, professionalism, innovation and diversity, and to work with law students and their schools, with colleagues in the legal profession, and also within the broader community to advance these ideals. As part of its festivities, the chapter and the fraternity’s International Executive Board recognized Hon. James F. Holderman, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with the Hon. Mary Ann G. McMorrow Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession Award. The chapter also recognized Hon. Timothy C.
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January 26, 2011
State
- Court strikes down state's $31 billion capital program, Chicago Sun-Times
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January 24, 2011 |
Events
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law will present "Power, Prestige And Your Personal Brand" on March 4 at Kent College of Law. Who you are, how you communicate, what you know and how you present yourself all make up your “Personal Brand.” Regardless of whether you work for a big firm, small firm, are solo, or in-house, you have a reputation and an image that should be cultivated. Your personal brand is greater than the sum of your characteristics. It is how others perceive you. This panel of professionals brings together experts in image development, branding and presentation. They will provide insight into building your brand and how to leverage that brand to further your career. Whether you are looking to attract clients, find your next job opportunity, or raise your profile, this program will help you get started.
- Date: Friday, March 4, 2011
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law- Room 560, 565 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661, (Map and Directions)
- Fee: $15.00
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January 24, 2011
Chicago area
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January 20, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_17219" align="alignright" width="140" caption="Cavan K. Doyle"][/caption] Lebow, Malecki & Tasch LLC of Chicago is pleased to announce that Cavan K. Doyle has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Doyle will focus on corporate transactions and healthcare law. Ms. Doyle brings to the position previous experience with issues pertaining to health care providers, contracts/declaratory judgments, commercial litigations, fiduciary liability and consumer fraud. Her healthcare experience includes professional licensure, liability and insurance coverage defense, regulatory compliance and employment law. Previously Ms. Doyle was staff attorney to the Honorable Rita M. Novak of the Circuit Court of Cook County, General Chancery Division. She also served as Law Clerk for the Chicago firm Augustine, Kern and Levens, Ltd. Ms. Doyle graduated cum laude from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2007, where she received the Bernard J. Conway Health Law Scholarship and served as Senior Member of the Loyola Law Journal. During law school, Ms. Doyle was an extern for The Honorable Ronald A. Guzman of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. In 2004, Ms. Doyle received an L.L. M.
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January 19, 2011 |
Practice News
[caption id="attachment_17174" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Jerold Solovy"][/caption] Former Jenner & Block chairman Jerold Solovy passed away Wednesday at the age of 80. Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride issued this statement on Solovy's passing: “We’ve lost one of the finest lawyers in the history of Illinois. If you say that, where do you stop the accolades.” Solovy began his career at Jenner in 1955 after graduating from Harvard Law. He became chairman in 1990 and was known for championing pro bono cases. Solovy also chaired the "Solovy Commission," which cleaned up the Cook County justice system after Operation Greylord. Read more about it in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune and Crain's Chicago Business. The Tribune also published an article on Solovy's legacy in 2007.
