Robert John Connor was born October 6th, 1952; died November 15th, 2024; the sole child of Robert Emmett Connor and Lorraine Rita Hinske Connor, both deceased. He was a lifelong resident of Chicago; and for many he was a well-respected and beloved colleague, mentor, and friend.
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December 12, 2024 |
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December 12, 2024 | People
Clausen Miller has re-elected Dennis Fitzpatrick as Clausen Miller’s President and CEO, marking his 12th term in this role.
“With his 35-year tenure at Clausen Miller, Dennis has been guided by his strong vision for the firm in its extraordinary focus on serving our insurance industry clients,” General Counsel and Senior Partner Amy Paulus said. “Through Dennis’ continued leadership, our firm is on course for another fantastic year of achievements in 2025.”
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December 11, 2024 | Practice News
Justice P. Scott Neville and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Linda Sackey as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Ms. Sackey is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William H. Hooks on July 5, 2024. Ms. Sackey’s appointment is effective January 24, 2025, and will conclude on December 7, 2026.
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November 4, 2024 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 25th Annual Black Tie Gala honoring Jay Edelson, founder and CEO of Edelson PC, on Friday, October 18, 2024, at The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren, in Chicago.
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October 22, 2024 | People
Donald C. Schiller, respected attorney, active member of both the legal and academic communities, and beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Highland Park, IL. on October 18th, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
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September 24, 2024 | People
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Debra Liss Thomas has been named Managing Attorney. In this role, she will collaborate extensively with Managing and Senior Partner Gina A. DeBoni on administration of the firm, while also being responsible for continuing education programs and professional development of the firm’s attorneys and staff.
Debra has been an attorney for 22 years and has been with Romanucci & Blandin since 2015.
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September 23, 2024 |
People
J. Robert “Bob” Geiman, Sr., 93, of Vero Beach, FL and formerly of Wilmette, IL and Chicago, IL, passed away on September 5, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ann Fitzgerald Geiman; loving father of J. Robert “Bob” (Sara) Geiman, Jr., William Patrick Geiman and Timothy Michael (Allison) Geiman; proud grandfather of J. Robert “Bobby” Geiman III, Sophia Suzann Geiman and Luke Michael Geiman; and caring brother of the late Nancy Lou Pope. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, private services were held at Saints Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka, IL.
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September 13, 2024 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association's State and Local Taxation Section hosted a "Back to School" networking event on September 12, 2024, at Hubbard Inn, 110 W Hubbard Street, Chicago.
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September 11, 2024 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Bar Foundation, and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois teamed up for three times the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 28th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party on August 29, 2024, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive.
Our ISBA / WBAI / IBF Team was the Race Judicata T-Shirt Contest Winner as well as the top fundraiser with $1,107.75.
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September 10, 2024 | CLE | Events
The new ISBA Sports & Entertainment Law Section hosted a CLE program, Niching Down in Sports & Entertainment Law, followed by attending the Chicago Sky v. Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Game on September 6, 2024, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago.