[caption id="attachment_796" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The 2009 Class of Laureates includes (from left): Thomas F. Londrigan of Springfield; Daniel L. Houlihan of Wilmette; Russell K. Scott of Belleville; John W. Damisch of Northfield; Joseph L. Stone of Chicago; Sheila M. Murphy of Chicago; Mary Ann G. McMorrow of Chicago; F. Lance Callis of Granite City; and Joseph M. Laraia of Wheaton."][/caption]
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Academy of Illinois Lawyers presented Laureate medallions to nine distinguished Illinois attorneys named to the 2009 Class of Laureates at an April 29 luncheon at The Standard Club in Chicago. The 2009 class, nominated by their peers in the profession, includes Thomas F. Londrigan of Springfield, a partner in Londrigan, Potter & Randle; Daniel L. Houlihan of Wilmette, who recently retired from the active practice of law after 45 years; Russell K. Scott of Belleville, a partner in Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale; John W. Damisch of Northfield, a principal in the Chicago law firm of Damisch & Damisch, Ltd.; Joseph L. Stone of Chicago, of counsel to Seyfarth Shaw; Sheila M.
Chicago Area
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June 15, 2009 |
ISBA News | People
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June 15, 2009
Chicago area
- AMA boos President Obama for opposing caps on medical malpractice awards by juries, Sun-Times (towards bottom)
- SEC charges founder of Chicago Sports Webio, Tribune
- Getting a will is much more than just filling in the blanks, SouthtownStar
Central Illinois
- Bloomington Police Deparment shows off new techology in police lab, Bloomington Pantagraph
Southern Illinois
- Judge says Christians can leaflet St. Louis Gay Pride event, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
- Plaintiff suits against automakers stall out, National Law Journal
- Lawyer charged with assault for alleged courtroom bear hug, ABA Journal
- Law firms post-recovery: How they'll hire and whom they'll serve, The Legal Intelligencer
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June 12, 2009 |
People | Events
More than 100 ISBA members joined the Illinois Bar Foundation under a tent in Millennium Park on June 3 to support the Warren Lupel Fund.
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June 12, 2009
Chicago
- Giel Stein is fourth member of Blagojevich legal team, Crain's
- Teen who impersonated cop pleads guilty, Tribune
Central Illinois
- State's Attorney: Robbery suspect hinted at suicide before shooting, Bloomington Pantagraph
Southern Illinois
- Man gets 12 years for meth production, Alton Telegraph
- St. Clair County judge orders search warrants open to public, Belleville News-Democrat
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June 12, 2009 |
Practice News
Does your firm have a presence on Facebook? Or maybe a key client's firm or business? If so, check out this article in the National Law Journal to learn about some important -- and imminent -- deadlines. Here's a quote: "Starting Saturday, at 12:01 a.m. EST, Facebook will allow an estimated 200 million users to select any 'usernames,' which can include a trademark, brand name or personal name. And if the owner hasn't registered the trademark first with Facebook, it's up for grabs."
- June 12, 2009 | ISBA News
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June 12, 2009
[caption id="attachment_533" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Exterior view of Kirkland & Ellis' new world headquarters from the south bank of the Chicago River."][/caption] Kirkland & Ellis LLP recently moved its headquarters into a new high-tech building at 300 N. La Salle along the north bank of the Chicago River. The tower was designed by prominent Chicago architectural firm SOM (Sears Tower, John Hancock). Kirkland & Ellis had been based in the Aon Center since 1972 (then known as the Standard Oil Building). The firm has nearly 700 lawyers spread over 26 floors of the 60-story high-rise. The building's environmentally-sustainable design features an exclusive conference center, expanded WiFi and Blackberry service, video conferencing and environmentally-friendly lighting and energy systems. Illinois Lawyer Now visited the new Kirkland offices and compiled a photo gallery of the space. Kirkland & Ellis LLP has 1,500 attorneys around the world representing clients in complex litigation and dispute resolution/arbitration, corporate and tax, restructuring, real estate and intellectual property and technology matters. "The law offices of ..." will be a regular feature on Illinois Lawyer Now.
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June 12, 2009 |
Events
[caption id="attachment_449" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Summer Soiree YLD council members Debra Liss, Heather Fritsch, Adela Lucchesi, Jamie Bas and Arlette Porter"][/caption] The ISBA Young Lawyers Division held a Summer Soiree to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/Young Lawyers Division Children's Assistance Fund on Friday, June 5. The event, attended by over 100 lawyers and their guests, was held at the Chicago Cultural Center. A silent auction also helped raise money for the Fund. View our photo gallery of the Young Lawyers Summer Soiree.
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June 11, 2009
[caption id="attachment_650" align="alignright" width="300" caption="New Harvard Law Dean Martha Minow~Justin Ide/Harvard News Office"][/caption] Harvard Law School named Martha Minow as its new dean Thursday. Minow, who has been a member of the Law School faculty since 1981, is the daughter of Newton Minow, senior counsel at Sidley Austin. The Tribune's Chicago Law has the story. Martha Minow replaces Elena Kagan, who became U.S. solicitor general earlier this year, on July 1.
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June 11, 2009 |
Practice News
Several law firms are looking to add partners and associates as they expand offices in Chicago. These firms include Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Nixon Peabody and Cozen O'Connor. Law.com has the story.