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Ungaretti & Harris LLP announced today that Amy M. Gardner, a partner in the firm’s litigation practice, will become the new Dean of Students at the University of Chicago Law School.
Ms. Gardner joined Ungaretti & Harris in 2008 as a lateral associate, and became a partner in 2009. While at Ungaretti, she focused on commercial and intellectual property litigation.
“I will always be grateful to Ungaretti & Harris for providing me with the opportunity to gain hands-on litigation experience,” Ms. Gardner said. “I'm excited to take on this new challenge and return to the University of Chicago Law School as the Dean of Students. I look forward to drawing on my experiences at the firm as I counsel students and work to ensure they have the best possible law school experience.”
Ms. Gardner is a 2010 recipient of a Marshall Memorial Fellowship. She was one of only 54 individuals selected nationwide for this prestigious fellowship. She is a 2002 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School.
Chicago Area
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July 22, 2010 |
People
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July 21, 2010
Central Illinois
- Another cash settlement proposed for former CWLP employee, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Blagojevich defense rests without testimony from ex-gov, Chicago Sun-Times
- Attorney: DNA match should mean release of double-murder suspect, Daily Herald
- Judge orders Conrad Black released on $2M bond, Chicago Tribune
- Accident or murder? Attorneys spar in Hernandez trial, Daily Herald
- Ex-Streets and San boss found guilty of rigging hiring, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
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July 20, 2010
Central Illinois
- McLean County judge to retire, Bloomington Pantagraph
- Man accused in courthouse bomb plot to get new lawyer, Springfield State Journal-Register
- Judge hears 911 call of man telling police he killed father, Bloomington Pantagraph
- Ex-firefighter sentenced for arson at Champaign fire station, Champaign News-Gazette
Chicago area
- "Overlooked" properties back on tax rolls, Daily Herald
Southern Illinois
- Judge orders convicted Trenton man to stay out of casinos, Belleville News-Democrat
SCOTUS
- Senate panel approves Supreme Court nominee Kagan, Chicago Tribune
Nation
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July 20, 2010 |
People
Dale R. Kurth, Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Illinois State Bar Association, has joined Partridge IP Law P.C. in downtown Chicago as Of Counsel. The firm, begun by Mark V.B. Partridge in April, practices in all aspects of trademarks, copyright, IP litigation, licensing, Internet law, and related matters. Dale obtained an LL.M. in IP with honors from John Marshall Law School in 2008, and earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois. He has also published several articles on IP law in professional publications, including the ISBA IP Section Newsletter, the John Marshall Center for IP Law News Source, and Landslide, published by the American Bar Association’s Section of IP Law. Before turning to the law, Dale was a systems analyst at Accenture. Partridge IP Law is an IP law firm with a global practice helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals recognize, protect, and exploit their brands, content, and ideas in court, online, and in the boardroom. For more information, visit the firm’s website at www.partridgeiplaw.com.
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July 19, 2010 |
People
Chambers USA, a guide to the legal profession, has named Chicago firm Leavens, Strand & Glover, LLC, as a Leading Firm in the Illinois Media & Entertainment transactional section of the 2010 edition. The firm represents creative artists and companies in television, radio, film, music, publishing, theater, and in new on-line and mobile media. The listing describes the law firm, which was established in late 2009 by the “experienced and esteemed media lawyers Jerry Glover, Peter Strand and Thomas Leavens,” as already “one of the premier media boutique law firms in Chicago.” Jerry Glover, who focuses on the television and film sector, is “articulate, smart and a delight to work with,” and Peter Strand is “a great music and recording lawyer,” they wrote. Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. The research is in-depth and client-focused, and the guide is read by industry-leading companies and organizations throughout the US and worldwide. Leavens, Strand & Glover, LLC is located at 203 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2550, Chicago, IL. 60601. More information about the firm can be found on its Web site, www.lsglegal.com, or by calling (312) 488-4173.
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July 15, 2010 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_13156" align="alignright" width="300" caption="ISBA Immediate Past President John O’Brien presents a Board of Governors Award to Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald as ISBA President-elect John Locallo (left) and ISBA 3rd Vice President Paula Holderman look on."][/caption] The Illinois State Bar Association presented a Board of Governors Award on Thursday to Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fitzgerald at the Chief Justice's Chicago chambers. ISBA Immediate Past President John O'Brien made the presentation along with ISBA President-elect John Locallo and ISBA 3rd Vice President Paula Holderman. "I have always felt a real connection to the Illinois State Bar Association," Chief Justice Fitzgerald said. "This only helps confirm that." The Board of Governors Award is for the purpose of recognizing lawyers for exemplary service to the profession and/or the Association and for recognizing nonlawyers for especially meritorious deeds or service that significantly advance the administration of justice or the goals of the profession or the Association. Chief Justice Fitzgerald was also presented with a complete, four-volume set of hardcover books, The Papers of Abraham Lincoln. The set has been purchased for all 102 Illinois counties to help commemorate the Illinois Bicentennial celebration of Lincoln's birth.
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July 14, 2010 |
People
Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. welcomes partner Todd J. Schneider and associate Scott A. Sissel to the firm. Schneider has been practicing law for 15 years and concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and business succession planning. Before joining Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd., he was a partner at Holland & Knight. Schneider received his J.D. from Marquette University (1995) and his B.A. in Political Science from Northwestern University (1992). Sissel has been practicing law for six years and focuses his practice on estate planning and administration and related tax matters. Before joining Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd., Sissel practiced law at McGuireWoods. Sissel received his J.D. (2003) and his B.S. in Accounting (2001), both from the University of Iowa. He received his LL.M. in Taxation from Northwestern University School of Law (2004) and is also a Certified Public Accountant (2006). Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. is a law firm focused on federal income tax, estate tax and gift tax planning and controversy resolution for individuals and closely-held businesses. The firm is one of the largest law firms devoted exclusively to income tax and estate planning and related litigation in the Chicago area. For more information, visit the firm’s website at www.levinschreder.com.
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July 14, 2010
Central Illinois
- Appellate court upholds sentence for woman in fatal I-74 drunk-driving crash, Champaign News-Gazette
Chicago area
- Suit filed by family of dance instructor killed in train crash, Chicago Tribune
- Lake Co.
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July 13, 2010
Central Illinois
- Trial begins for B-N woman accused of assaulting boys, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Drew's lawyers: Prosecution stalling case to get new judge, Daily Herald
- Daley: New gun ordinance "reasonable", Chicago Tribune
- Bail stays in Kane Co. jury-tampering case, Daily Herald
Northern Illinois
- Judge OKs restraining order to stop Rockford fire station closure, Rockford Register Star
Nation
- FCC indecency rule struck down by appeals court, Chicago Tribune
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July 12, 2010
State
- Judge says he received advice from public on Blagojevich, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- McHenry Co. judge candidate shows birth certificate; challenge dropped, Daily Herald
- Chicago's new gun law goes into effect today, Chicago Tribune
Nation
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