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  • March 30, 2010
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    • March 29, 2010 | Events
      John Marshall to host book signing for Prof. Mock
      [caption id="attachment_9861" align="alignright" width="150" caption="William Mock"][/caption] The John Marshall Law School will host a book release reception in honor of Professor William Mock, Vice-Chair of the ISBA Section on International Law, and his newest book - Human Rights in Europe: Commentary on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union - Tuesday, April 6 from 5–7 p.m. in Room 3East at The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Court. Human Rights in Europe: Commentary on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union is designed to help readers understand the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms. Unlike the U.S. Bill of Rights, the Charter provides European citizens with specific rights in areas as diverse as family law, labor law, administrative procedure, and the protection of personal data. Professor Mock joined the John Marshall faculty in 1983 and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from 2004 to 2007. He is the founding director of the law school’s International Law Center and LL.M. programs in comparative law and international economic law. He teaches international and corporate courses at John Marshall – and has published many works on aspects of international law.  Prior to joining the John Marshall faculty, Mock practiced international trade law in Washington, D.C. The reception is free and open to the public. Copies of Professor Mock’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
    • March 29, 2010
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    • March 29, 2010 | People
      Patrick Moriarity 1943-2010
      Patrick Moriarity, 66, a longtime attorney with the Cook County public defender's office, passed away last Wednesday in south suburban Burbank. Moriarity graduated from Leo High School and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He worked as a Chicago police officer in the late 1960s and early '70s, while taking law classes at DePaul University. Mr. Moriarty spent several years on the public defender's Homicide Task Force, a group of seasoned attorneys who handle capital murder cases. That led to his nickname, "Dr. Death," his son said. Click here to read the full obituary in the Chicago Tribune.
    • March 24, 2010 | People
      George E.Q. Johnson Jr. passes away
      [caption id="attachment_9828" align="alignright" width="150" caption="George E.Q. Johnson Jr."][/caption] George “Gene” E.Q. Johnson Jr., 93, a prominent Chicago attorney, died March 23 at his home in Lakeside, Mich. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann (nee:Barry) Johnson, father of Charles E Johnson, stepfather of Philip W. Collins III and Tierney Eson, endearingly known as “Poppy” to the grandchildren whom he loved, Christopher Eson, Erin Collins, Michelle Eson and Mackenzie Collins. A native of Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, Gene attended Bryn Mawr Elementary School, University High School, Northwestern University, and Northwestern University Law School. A World War II Veteran, Gene served as a LT Commander in the US Navy. As commanding officer of the USS PC 1243, a “sub chaser,” and Executive Officer of the USS Courage, Gene served in the South Atlantic, North Atlantic, Pacific, South and North China Seas. Upon returning from military service, Gene began his career as an attorney with his father, specializing in probate law. Having practiced law for well over fifty years, Gene became an authority on probate law and served as a special arbitrator for the Illinois Attorney General's Office into his 80's. He was a member of the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations. Gene was very active in church work and was a past chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr Community Church in Chicago.
    • March 24, 2010
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    • March 24, 2010 | People
      Hon. Harold W. Sullivan passes away
      Judge Harold W. Sullivan, a past member of the Board of Governors (served several terms between 1978 and 1996) and a leader of the Illinois Judges Association since its founding in 1971, died this week. Visitation is Thursday and service is Friday morning. Judge Sullivan, age 83, of Skokie, beloved husband of Mildred Mary Sullivan nee Dolan; loving father of Mildred Mary (William) Nelson, Sharon Marie (Thomas) Snitzer, Harold W., Jr. (Lisa), Eunice Kennedy Sullivan (Michael McGuire), Peter Dolan (Sheli), Mary Mackin (Jeff) Joseph, Beth Ann (Dean) Walsh Sr., Theresa Sullivan, D.C., Paul Joseph (Terry), Shawn Michael, Julie Ann (Todd) Maus and James Xavier (Kara) Sullivan; dear grandfather of 40; fond brother of George (Mary) Sullivan and the late Margaret (the late Jack) O'Connor. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL, 60077, to Saint Joan of Arc Church, 9248 North Lawndale, Evanston, IL, 60203, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Daughters of Charity Foundation, 9404 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN, 47720, or Saint Joseph Services, 2516 W. Cortez St., Chicago, IL, 60622. Info., www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.
    • March 23, 2010
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    • March 23, 2010 | People
      Blandin appointed to ARDC Hearing Board
      [caption id="attachment_9676" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Stephan Blandin"][/caption] Stephan D. Blandin, a partner in the Chicago personal injury law firm of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, has been appointed as a member of the Hearing Board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). The Commission has administrative responsibility for the registration and discipline of Illinois lawyers.  Members of its Hearing Board, who are appointed for a one-year term, sit in panels of three and preside over the hearing of disciplinary, disability, and reinstatement cases. Blandin, who has been practicing law for nearly 25 years, received his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1986 and his undergraduate degree from DePaul in 1983.  He resides in Park Ridge. Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, is a law firm concentrating in catastrophic personal injury.  The firm provides clients with experienced, skilled and caring representation in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation claims.  To date, the firm has won nearly 40 verdicts or settlements of $1 million or greater.  They have obtained the largest medical malpractice verdict in Cook County in 2009 against a hospital ($22.3 million). Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, is located at 33 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60602, contact www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.
    • March 23, 2010 | People
      Veteran entertainment lawyers team up at new firm
      [caption id="attachment_9708" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Jerry W. Glover"][/caption] A trio of lawyers, recognized for their breadth of experience in entertainment law, their contributions to non-profit arts organizations, and their scholarly endeavors, have joined forces to create Leavens, Strand, & Glover, LLC, a Chicago-based law firm representing creative artists and companies in television, radio, film, music, publishing, theater, and in new online and mobile media. "Chicago's growing influence in the entertainment industry, and the synergy created by our three practices, spurred this partnership," explained Thomas R. Leavens, who with Peter J. Strand, and Jerry W. Glover are partners in the new enterprise. "We're eager to help boost, protect, and grow the incomes of this city's enormous talent pool." As one of the few Chicago law firms concentrating exclusively in entertainment law, among its roster of well-known clients are Harpo, Inc., Old Town School of Folk Music, Rachel Barton Pine, Pitchfork Media, Inc., Telepictures Productions, Inc., WFMT Radio/98.7, and WTTW/Chicago.