Alliant Credit Union announces the appointment of Meredith Ritchie as Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. For the past six years, Ritchie has served as Associate General Counsel for Alliant, an $8.2 billion credit union based in Chicago.
Ritchie graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, and received her law degree from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. She has worked as a litigator in private practice and as a prosecutor, and subsequently served as deputy general counsel for an Illinois state agency. Ritchie also served as corporate counsel in Accenture’s State and Local Government practice.
Ritchie currently serves on the American Bar Association Credit Union Committee, the Alliant Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors and the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law. She is a former Director of the Illinois Bar Foundation and the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation and previously chaired both the Young Lawyer’s Division and the Women in the Law Committee of the Illinois State Bar Association.
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August 9, 2013 |
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The Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Aaron H. Reinke has joined the firm. J. Matthew Pfeiffer, founder and principal of the firm, stated “Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the practice. He is passionate about helping people, businesses, and municipalities by providing the highest quality legal services and always puts the client first.” Reinke has been practicing law for over a dozen years, concentrating on local government law, business law, and general civil litigation. “I admire the firm’s commitment to its clients and the community. Our clients are real people, with real problems. We use our experience to resolve client problems in the most practical and economical manner. I’m proud to be part of the firm.” stated Reinke.
Mr. Reinke is active in the DuPage County Bar Association, serving as past-Chair of the Local Government Committee and member of the Publication Board; Reinke received a 2012-2013 Board of Directors Award for his work as Chair of the Local Government Committee. Mr. Reinke is also active in his local community, serving as a Village Trustee in Bartlett, Illinois, member of the Bartlett Lions Club, and as Adjunct Faculty at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C. is also pleased to announce its new office location at 1725 S. Naperville Road, Suite 205, Wheaton, Illinois 60189. “Our new office location in the heart of DuPage County will allow Pfeiffer Law Offices, P.C. to better serve our clients throughout DuPage, Cook, Kane, Will, Lake, McHenry, and Kendall Counties”, commented Pfeiffer.
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William E. Good died unexpectedly in Scottsdale, Arizona, on July 17. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 16, 1930 to James and Marion Good.
His formative years were spent in Downers Grove, Illinois, with his brothers Bob, Tom and Ralph and his little sister Sarah. He engaged in the normal adventures of a young man growing up in the '30s and '40s and when he came of age, he served his country as a Military Policeman (MP) and in the Judge Advocate Division in Okinawa, Japan.
He matriculated at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, earning his undergraduate and law degrees and meeting his future bride of 58 years, Marlene (nee McGrath).
His law career was robust and varied. During his corporate law career he represented American Home Products, Ekco Products, and later served as General Counsel for Brach Candy in Chicago. Additionally, he spent 20 years serving the citizens of Arizona as an administrative law judge.
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John W. "Jack" Leskera, of Collinsville, IL, passed away on July 26, 2013 at his home.
Jack was born on June 19, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Verna Leskera. Jack is survived by three children Karen Leskera (David Williams) of Belleville, Elizabeth Going (David) of St. Louis, and John H. Leskera (Jay) (Lillian) of Edwardsville, eight grandchildren, and his dog Merlot.
Jack graduated from Collinsville High School in 1949 and was a member of the Kahok basketball and tennis teams. He attended the University of Illinois graduating with honors and receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953 and a law degree in 1955. Jack served as varsity manager of the Illini Basketball team in 1954. Jack remained loyal to Illinois by donating to the School of Law and the athletic department through the Varsity I Club. At Illinois he met his wife, Adele Haven, whom he married on February 5, 1955 in Lake Forest, IL.
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August 2, 2013 |
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Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP, with offices in Buffalo Grove is pleased to announce that Joshua S. Schwartz, a former Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney, has joined the firm. He will concentrate his practice in the area of criminal law.
Joshua can be reached at Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP, 314 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089, Telephone: 847.459.4999 Facsimile: 847.459.1999
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August 1, 2013 |
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Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C., a law firm of experienced Wheaton divorce lawyers, is pleased to announce recent additions to their staff and an award highlighting superior service.
The law office welcomes Anthony Vechiola as an associate attorney. Anthony concentrates his practice in the area of family law, particularly dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation disputes, paternity matters, child support, maintenance, property allocation, and orders of protection.
Before Anthony joined the law firm as an attorney, he was a paralegal in the Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. office for seven years. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2012 after graduating from John Marshall Law School. Anthony is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.
He has experience volunteering at the Cook County Domestic Violence Legal Clinic as a Supreme Court Rule 711 law clerk and at the John Marshall Law School Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Clinic.
Attorney Elliot Heidelberger has also been added to the law firm, as senior counsel. He focuses his practice on family law, divorce, child custody, support, visitation, and related matters. Elliot has been honored with Leading Lawyers Network and Super Lawyers memberships, both for Family Law, and maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating.
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July 31, 2013 |
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Retired judge Robert E. Manning, Jr., 81, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, peacefully at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born November 16, 1931, in Peoria to Robert E. and Catherine Irene (Gorman) Manning. He married Lois M. Wilson in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 25, 1953. She died March 15, 2000. He married Rosemary Donnelly Crowley on March 24, 2001. She survives him.
Also surviving are seven children, Michael Manning of Dahlonega, GA, Lauren (Tom) Donlan of Aurora, IL, Linda Manning of Peoria, Angela (Dan) Aeschliman of Dunlap, Robert (Kristen) Manning, James Manning, and Paul (Katie) Manning all of Peoria; eighteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Also surviving are five step-children, Karen (Bob ) Metzinger of Dunlap, Debi (John) Redington of Dunlap, James (Gail) Crowley of Elmhurst, William III (Laura) Crowley of Peoria, and John (Chris) Crowley of Peoria, as well as, thirteen step-grandchildren and two great-step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Paul; and a sister, Sharon O’Shaughnessy.
A 1949 graduate of Spalding Institute, he captained the football, basketball, and baseball teams during his senior year. He was selected as an All-City quarterback in 1948. He attended the University of Notre Dame and lettered in varsity baseball. He graduated from Bradley University in 1953, where he also lettered in varsity baseball.
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LeAnna (Early) Karnopp Grimsley, 61, formerly of Peoria and Morton, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Simi Valley, Calif.
Her loving husband, Gary LaPook, survives.
She was born on Sept. 13, 1951, to David and Kathleen (Bosecker) Early. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Her sister, Janice Robertson, and her father and his wife, Juli, live in Salt Lake City, Utah.
LeAnna was first married to Richard Karnopp and had one child, Carrie Karnopp Driscoll (Kevin). She was married to her second husband, Gregg Grimsley, in 1998. He preceded her in death in 2004. She has two granddaughters, Eloise and Agatha.
She taught science at Central Junior High School in East Peoria for five years before attending the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating in 1986. She was an attorney at Vonachen, Lawless, Trager & Slevin for a number of years, later forming her own law firm, Grimsley & Grimsley, with her husband Gregg.
Known for her sharp wit and intelligence, LeAnna was nearly impossible to beat in Trivial Pursuit, a favorite game among her family and friends. LeAnna loved to travel and enjoyed many wonderful trips, vacationing in Europe, St. Martin, Egypt, Hawaii and Tahiti, among many other destinations. She and her husband Gary recently spent two summers in Paris.
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July 30, 2013 |
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Loeb & Loeb LLP has added two Chicago lawyers to the firm’s partnership. Nathan Hole and Seth Rose in the firm’s Chicago office have been promoted to partner.
“Each of these attorneys has demonstrated leadership and excellence in their practice areas, while making significant contributions to our clients and to the success of the firm,” said Loeb & Loeb Chairman Michael Beck. “We are pleased to welcome them into the firm’s partnership.”
The following is brief biographical information about each of the firm’s new partners:
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July 25, 2013 |
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Linscott R. Hanson, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City, IN. He was born Oct. 4, 1937 in Evanston, IL, was a former resident of Glenview, Mundelein and Barrington, living in Green Oaks for the past 16 years.
Lin was a graduate of the University of Michigan, both undergraduate and law school (l96l). He was a senior partner with the firm DiMonte & Lizak, LLC in Park Ridge and practiced in the areas of corporate law and estate planning for over 50 years. Lin was one of the drafters of both the Business Corporation Act and Limited Liability Act. He was a 20 year member and past chairman of the Secretary of State’s Business Laws Advisory Committee. He chaired the Committee on Shareholders Alternative Remedies and the Illinois State Bar Association Section on Business Advice and Financial Planning.
Lin had published books on corporation law and limited liability companies, and was a frequent lecturer and author on family owned businesses, estate planning and related topics. He co-authored the IL Corporation System, the IL Limited Liability System, the IL Forms System and penned the law, Pet Trusts in IL. He was a member of the Glenview New Church, and was a proud brother and member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity “DKE” and past president and board member of the International Rampant Lion Foundation.
Surviving are his wife Mary Cate Hanson and their son Linscott II, “Scott” Hanson.3 comments (Most recent July 28, 2013)