May 6, 2025 – UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is pleased to announce that it has debuted on the 2025 Am Law 200 list, The American Lawyer’s annual ranking of the 200 highest-grossing law firms in the United States. This marks UBG’s first appearance on the prestigious list, underscoring the success of its 2024 formation from the merger of Ulmer & Berne and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale.
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May 6, 2025 |
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May 2, 2025 | Practice News
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and First District Appellate Court Justice Rina Van Tine will administer the attorney’s oath to 222 new lawyers over two bar admission ceremony sessions on Wednesday, May 7, in the First Judicial District at the Harris Theater located at 205 East Randolph in Chicago.
The group is among 282 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of law in Illinois during bar admission ceremonies held in the state’s five Supreme Court judicial districts.
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April 29, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for four attorney positions.
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April 23, 2025 | People
David J. Ben-Dov, 53, of Northbrook, IL, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Dr. Dana (nee Mantell) for 28 wonderful years; loving father to daughters Talia and Rachel; adored son of Eitan and Barbara; dear brother of Adena (Jerry) Lubelchek; loving uncle of Harvey Lubelchek; adored son-in-law of Pam Mantell; much loved nephew of Yoram (Patricia) and Paul (Sandy) Sabin; treasured cousin and friend to his many cousins worldwide, and devoted dog dad to Sally the golden retriever.
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April 15, 2025 |
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CHICAGO, April 15, 2025 — Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC (CFDB) isn’t just growing—it’s deepening its commitment to being a trusted, long-term legal partner to clients navigating their most complex and high-stakes challenges. The firm’s latest strategic hires further enhance its ability to advise clients on mission-critical matters, including bet-the-company litigation, industry-defining transactions, and regulatory challenges through CFDB’s lobbying and government affairs partner, Point of Difference Strategies.
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April 3, 2025 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 2025 Lawyers Rock on March 13, 2025, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, in Chicago.
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April 1, 2025 |
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Environmental Attorney Kristen Laughridge Gale Elevated to Equity Partner
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March 27, 2025 | Events
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law (WATL) celebrated International Women's Day, Women’s History Month, and the accomplishments of women in the legal profession over afternoon tea at the Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 N Park Drive, on Friday, March 14, 2025. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Justice Joy V. Cunningham served as the keynote speaker. -
March 13, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for two attorney positions.
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February 13, 2025 | People | ISBA News
On Monday, February 10, 2025, Illinois State Bar Association President Sonni Choi Williams (2024-2025) was sworn in as a Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit.