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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.

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.
 

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. 

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.