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  • January 15, 2020 | People
    HesseMartone Welcomes Tim O’Grady to the Firm

    HesseMartone has announced that Tim O’Grady has joined the firm as an attorney.

    Prior to joining HesseMartone, O’Grady has represented employers in race, gender, age, and disability claims. He has represented construction companies in numerous contractual disputes in court, and he has advised construction companies concerning legal issues for Missouri, Illinois, and federal projects. He has also represented corporate clients in insurance coverage and subrogation litigation, and he advises clients on employment agreements and non-compete agreements.

  • December 18, 2019 | Events | Member Services | ISBA News
    Join ISBA’s Group Admissions Ceremony to Practice Before the U.S. Supreme Court

    Every few years, the Illinois State Bar Association organizes an admission ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court. This year's ceremony will take place June 14-15, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

    Only 50 spots will be available. A special group hotel room rate will be available at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for admittees, their families, and guests.

    To be eligible, you must be an active lawyer member of the ISBA, admitted to practice more than 3 years, and not have any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that 3-year period.

  • December 4, 2019 | ISBA News
    ISBA President’s Trip—Rome to Athens

    Join ISBA President Elect Dennis Orsey and his wife, Cathy, to explore ancient civilizations and sunny coasts on this spectacular seven-night cruise through Italy and Greece aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina.

    The cruise is scheduled to take place April 22-30, 2021. Save $100 per person when you book by Dec. 13, 2019.

  • December 2, 2019 | Events | Member Services | ISBA News
    Save the Date: ISBA Group Admission Ceremony to Practice Before the U.S. Supreme Court

    Mark your calendars! Every few years, the Illinois State Bar Association organizes an admission ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court. This year's ceremony will take place June 14-15, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

    Only 50 spots will be available. A special group hotel room rate will be available at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for admittees, their families, and guests.

    To be eligible, you must be an active lawyer member of the ISBA, admitted to practice more than 3 years, and not have any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that 3-year period.

  • November 18, 2019 | People
    Attorney Jennifer Maloney Joins St. Louis Office of Baker Sterchi

    Attorney Jennifer Maloney has joined the St. Louis office of Baker Sterchi.

    An active member of the St. Clair County Bar Association, Maloney is currently serving as president after having previously served as first vice president and secretary, and as a member of the Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, East St. Louis Bar Association, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association and Missouri Bar.

  • November 1, 2019 | People
    Robert Charles Cook 1956-2019

    Robert Charles Cook, of St. Louis, Mo., died at his home on September 23, 2019.

    He was born on October 3, 1956, in Effingham, Ill., the son of Charles Everett and Sarah Alice (Bush) Cook, who preceded him in death.

  • September 27, 2019 | People
    Felix “Lance” Callis 1935-2019

    Felix “Lance” Callis, age 84, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Granite City, IL, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at his residence.

    Lance Callis graduated from St. Louis University Law School in 1959 and began a long and successful career as a trial lawyer in Granite City, IL.  He received numerous awards during his nearly 60 years as a distinguished attorney in the area. He was named by the Illinois Bar Association as a Laureate of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers for his expertise for over 50 years.

  • August 27, 2019 | ISBA News
    ISBA President Presents American Lawyers Alliance’s Law-Related Education Teacher of the Year Award to Illinois Educator

    ISBA President David Sosin presented the American Lawyers Alliance’s Law-Related Education Teacher of the Year Award to Dennis Brown, a teacher at Huntley High School, on Aug. 9 in San Francisco.

    The event coincided with the American Bar Association's 2019 Annual Meeting. 

    The awards were created to honor teachers who have made significant contributions in the area of law-related education and who have developed programs that have:

  • August 12, 2019 | People
    ISBA Leaders Represent State during American Bar Association’s House of Delegates Meeting

    ISBA President David Sosin, ISBA President Elect Dennis Orsey, and past ISBA President John Thies were part of the Illinois delegation attending the American Bar Association's House of Delegates meeting, which was held Aug. 12-13 in San Francisco.

  • June 17, 2019 | ISBA News
    2019 Annual Meeting Highlights

    The 143rd Annual Meeting was held last week, June 13-15, at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Attendees celebrated the accomplishments of the past year, planned for the year ahead, expanded their professional networks, and earned CLE credit. During section meetings and at the Assembly meeting, various members of the ISBA community were recognized with awards. At the Friday reception and program, David Sosin was installed as ISBA president for 2019-20. 

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