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Chicago Area
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July 1, 2025 | ISBA News
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June 13, 2025 | Practice News
Justice Joy V. Cunningham and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Ginger Leigh Odom as a Judge in the First Subcircuit of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Ms. Odom is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the election of Justice Carl A. Walker to the First District Appellate Court. Ms. Odom’s appointment is effective June 23, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026.
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June 4, 2025 | People | Events | ISBA News
Bridget C. Duignan, currently a Circuit Judge in the 19th Subcircuit in Cook County, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) on June 3, 2025, at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Chicago. President Duignan is the 149th president of the ISBA.
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June 4, 2025 |
People
PARK RIDGE, IL (June 4, 2025) - Robbins DiMonte, Ltd., a full-service law firm based in Park Ridge, Illinois, with a longstanding presence in the Chicagoland legal community, is proud to announce the recent addition of five distinguished attorneys to its team—John J. Pembroke (Of Counsel), Artur Zadrozny (Partner), and Associates Sarah D. Jeong, Samantha J. Martin, and Matthew E. Suhl. This expansion reflects the firm’s continued growth and unwavering commitment to delivering high-caliber legal services to individuals and businesses across the region.
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May 28, 2025 | People
We are pleased to announce the Hon. Louis G. Apostol, Public Administrator of Cook County, has been re-elected Vice President to the Hellenic Foundation of Chicago. The Hellenic Foundation has granted more than $20,000,000 to not-for-profit organizations in the Chicago Area. Mr. Apostol formerly served as the Executive Director & General Counsel to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board and as a Commissioner/Trial Judge on the Illinois Court of Claims.
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May 14, 2025 | People
(CHICAGO, IL)—Goldberg Segalla added two attorneys to their Product Liability group in Chicago, partner Alex P. Blair, and associate Lewis Liu.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Alex and Lewis to our Product Liability team in Chicago,” said Chicago-based partner David J. O’Connell, co-chair of the firm’s Product Liability practice group. “Their experience will further elevate the high-quality counsel we provide to our clients, and their addition reflects the continued growth of our practice in response to evolving client needs.”
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May 12, 2025 | Events | ISBA News
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Illinois State Bar Association President-Elect Bridget C. Duignan spoke during the Circuit Court of Cook County's annual Law Day celebration hosted by the Cook County Bar Association.
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May 12, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for five attorney positions.
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May 9, 2025 | Practice News
Justice P. Scott Neville and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Lester Finkle as a judge in the Eighth Subcircuit of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Mr. Finkle is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the election of Justice Mary L. Mikva to the First District Appellate Court. Mr. Finkle’s appointment is effective May 30, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026.
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May 8, 2025 |
People
New York, NY, May 7, 2025 - Today, the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) announced its 18th annual list of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies. The businesses on this year’s list collectively generated more than $7 billion in gross revenue, and employed more than 15,000 people, in 2024 alone. Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC has been ranked for the second year in a row on this prestigious 2025 list.