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  • May 14, 2025 | People
    Goldberg Segalla Deepens Product Liability Bench in Chicago

    (CHICAGO, IL)—Goldberg Segalla added two attorneys to their Product Liability group in Chicago, partner Alex P. Blair, and associate Lewis Liu. 

    “We’re thrilled to welcome Alex and Lewis to our Product Liability team in Chicago,” said Chicago-based partner David J. O’Connell, co-chair of the firm’s Product Liability practice group. “Their experience will further elevate the high-quality counsel we provide to our clients, and their addition reflects the continued growth of our practice in response to evolving client needs.”

  • May 8, 2025 | People
    Croke Fairchild Ranked for Second Year as One of 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies by the Women President’s Organization (WPO)

    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 7, 2025 | People
    Hinshaw Adds Health Care Partner in Springfield

    May 7, 2025 – Hinshaw & Culbertson today announced that Katie Anderson has joined the firm’s Health Care practice group in the Springfield, Illinois, office. Previously with Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, she brings significant in-house experience at a hospital and regional health system, in addition to private law practice.

  • May 6, 2025 | People
    UB Greensfelder Debuts on 2025 Am Law 200 Following Transformative 2024 Merger

    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. 

  • April 23, 2025 | People
    David Ben-Dov

    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.

  • April 15, 2025 | People
    Croke Fairchild Hits 100 Lawyers, Expanding Its Roster of Heavy-Hitting Legal Talent; CFDB Strengthens Its Role as a Long-Term Partner in Clients’ Most Critical Legal Matters

    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.

  • April 1, 2025 | People
    Environmental Attorney Kristen Laughridge Gale Elevated to Equity Partner and Top Environmental Attorney/Navy Commander Craig Thedwall Joins Elite Women-Owned Environmental Boutique Law Firm

    Environmental Attorney Kristen Laughridge Gale Elevated to Equity Partner

  • March 18, 2025 | People
    Paul M. McMahon Joins Romanucci & Blandin as Partner

    CHICAGO (March 17, 2025) – Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Paul M. McMahon joins the firm as Partner. Paul will focus his practice primarily on medical malpractice cases and other negligence by an individual or organization, working closely with Founding Partner Stephan Blandin and the other attorneys on the firm’s highly respected medical malpractice team.

  • March 6, 2025 | People
    Aronberg Goldgehn Welcomes Associate Khoa D. Trinh

    Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to welcome Khoa D. Trinh as an Associate in the firm’s commercial litigation practice. A strategic litigator, Trinh has worked with clients ranging from individuals to industry leaders, handling both straightforward and complex business disputes. He brings particular strength in managing intricate discovery processes, including e-discovery and factual development, and has extensive experience in deposition preparation and witness and expert strategy.

  • March 6, 2025 | People
    Aronberg Goldgehn Expands Trust and Estate Practice with Merger of Dolgin Law Group

    Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Jay Dolgin and Kristen Pinter with the merger of Dolgin Law Group, effective February 1, 2025. The addition of the Chicago-based firm, which is also licensed in Florida and Texas, enhances and broadens Aronberg Goldgehn’s trust and estate planning capabilities.