Molly Warner Lien, age 67, died on September 11, 2015, at the Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids as a result of cardiomyopathy and complications of heart surgery. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 26, 1948, the only child of the late Cornelius and Donna (Dora M.) Beukema. She grew up in Homewood, Illinois, and she attended the Interlochen Arts Camp, and finished her last two years of high school at the Interlochen Arts Academy, graduating in 1966 with a major in voice. She won the concerto competition twice at the Arts Camp and again during her senior year at the Arts Academy. She also played the leads in several productions, including those by Gilbert & Sullivan, and the high school musical.
After attending the University of Michigan her freshman year, she graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in music. She sang numerous operatic roles, but ultimately was drawn to a career in law. She graduated with honors from the Emory University School of Law in Atlanta in 1978 where she was President of the Women’s Law Student Association, Articles Editor of the Law Review, a member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honorary Society, and a member of the Order of the Coif. She was also voted the Wall Street Journal Award by the Faculty for Outstanding Academic Achievement in the field of law.
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Sims joins Ice Miller’s 2015 Fall Associate Class; will be based in Chicago
Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of attorney Riele Sims, who will be based in Ice Miller’s Chicago office. Every member of the 2015 fall class has professional experience as a law clerk, summer associate, legal intern or in a previous non-legal career. Riele is a member of the 10-attorney 2015 Fall Class.
Riele Sims is an associate in Ice Miller's Litigation Group. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Vanderbilt University, with minors in Political Science and Corporate Strategy. While there, she was an executive board member of the Alpha Kappa Delta honor society, Tennessee Iota chapter. Riele is admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana.
About Ice Miller LLP
Founded in 1910, Ice Miller LLP is an Am Law 200 Firm with a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. Ice Miller offers a broad array of capabilities in virtually all areas of legal practice including: corporate, patents and trademarks, bankruptcy, lobbying, labor and employment, litigation, employee benefits, environment, tax, trusts and estates, real estate, municipal finance and government law. With offices in Chicago; Cleveland; Columbus; DuPage County, Ill.; Indianapolis; New York; and Washington, D.C., the Firm has more than 300 lawyers and 40 paraprofessionals.
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James Allen Cummings, age 84, of Peoria passed away at 10:22 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
Born April 22, 1931, in LaSalle-Peru, Ill., he was the son of Florence Herberger-Lindner. On Sept. 6, 1952, James married the love of his life, Gail Mary Michael, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Peoria.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management, as well as his Juris Doctorate, from the University of Illinois.
James served on the Peoria Park District board for more than 40 years was an active member and past president of the Peoria Republican Party and was head of the Peoria Diocese Council of Catholic Men. James also was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 4333, past president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Downtown Kiwanis Club. He was head of the U of I Newman Club, head of the U of I Ethics Committee and founder of the Lincoln Statue Committee and the Lincoln Award Committee.
James was a brilliant attorney and an avid and excellent bridge player who enjoyed golfing, fishing, antiquing and auctions. He will be remembered for his love of dogs, enjoying long Sunday drives and being an Abraham Lincoln expert.
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October 5, 2015 |
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A memorial session honoring the memory of the late Honorable Richard D.Cudahy, Senior Circuit Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, will be held on Monday, November 30, in the Ceremonial Courtroom on the 25th Floor of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse at 219 South Dearborn Street in Chicago.
Judge Cudahy was appointed to the court in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter and continued to serve until his death on September 22, 2015. He is survived by his widow Janet, seven adult children, and thirteen grandchildren. Served by 83 law clerks and two secretaries during his 36 years on the bench, he set a high standard for all to follow and is greatly missed.
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October 2, 2015 |
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James Kane has joined the Peoria, Ill. Law firm of Johnson, Bunce & Noble, P.C. Kane is a nearly 40 year attorney, focusing in real estate, estate, and business transactions.
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September 30, 2015 |
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DuPage County family law attorney Judith M. Bolles Jenz is proud to announce the opening of The Law Office of Judith Jenz. The DuPage County law office is located at 305 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.
The Law Office of Judith Jenz represents families and individuals facing family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity, and guardianship proceedings. The DuPage County law firm also has extensive experience in successfully handling legal matters pertaining to residential real estate, wills and trusts, and estate planning.
Additionally, the firm is pleased to announce the launch of its new website located at:http://www.jenzlawoffice.com. The website was built with responsive design technology which allows for an optimal user experience no matter what type of device an individual utilizes. Potential clients can easily schedule a confidential consultation by filling out the website’s user-friendly contact form.
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September 30, 2015 |
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Davi Law Group, LLC, located in Wheaton, Illinois, is pleased to announce the expansion of its criminal defense practice. The firm welcomes Associate Attorney Pierina "Rina" Infelise to the team. Infelise brings extensive criminal law experience from her ten years working with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
DuPage County criminal defense lawyer Pierina “Rina”Infelise obtained her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago and obtained her B.A. in criminal justice with a minor in political science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to working with Davi Law Group, LLC, Infelise worked as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. In addition to prosecuting felony cases, she worked in the Preliminary Hearing Division, Felony Review Unit, Branch 66 Homicide/Sex Unit, Domestic Violence Division, and the Appellate Division.
Infelise is an active member of the following professional legal organizations: the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Justinian Society of Lawyers, and the DuPage Association for Women Lawyers.
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September 29, 2015 |
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ISBA Governors Al Durkin (left) and Stephen Komie attended the ITLA Young Lawyer Summer Party on the Kensington Roof Top last month in Chicago. Here they are pictures with Illinois State Rep. Ann Williams (11th).
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September 29, 2015 |
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William R. Stanczak of Waukegan, died Tuesday, September 8 after a short illness. He was 78. Born January 10, 1937 to Celia (née Svedo) & Bruno W. Stanczak, Bill graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School, Waukegan High School and Marquette University Law School.
A practicing attorney in Lake County since 1960, Bill was a long-time member of Glen Flora Country Club, City Club, The Lake County Bar Association and Marquette's "M" Club for former athletes. He was also a member of the Wilmot Mountain Ski School Bill loved skiing, golf, basketball, hunting and playing with his dogs. Friends and family will miss his twinkling eyes and mischievous smile.
Survived by his wife of 25 years Lynn Stanczak (née Murray) and five children: Lisa Stanczak (Skip Lemon) of Bloomfield Village, MI; Heidi Dyer (Timothy) of Mequon, WI; Kristine Stanczak of Libertyville, IL; Suzanne Stanczak of Gurnee, IL; Bill Stanczak (Jessica, née Olive) of Evanston, IL; and one step-son, Joshua Neuwirth (Marylu, née Pajente) of Waukegan, IL. Bill will be missed by ten grandchildren: Christian Lemon, Heidi Lemon, Gretchen Lemon, Neal Dyer, Phoebe Dyer, Gillian Dyer, Julia Elsmo, Sophie Elsmo, Olivia Stanczak and Emily Stanczak; and two step-grandchildren: Caleb Neuwirth and Cylla Neuwirth.
Bill is also survived by his brother Dr. Ronald (Patricia) Stanczak of Gurnee, IL and a sister, Susan (the late David) Everett of Canon City, CO and brother-in-law, Steve Murray, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, golf buddies, former law partners, business associates and three very spoiled dogs: Joe Black, Maxine and Tootchie.
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September 29, 2015 |
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Hon. Patrick McLaughlin, 68, passed peacefully August 28, 2015, surrounded by family after a 3 and 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mr. McLaughlin was born in Keokuk, Iowa. He attended Western Illinois University and graduated with a B.A. in political science. He attended law school at St. Louis University and received his J.D., cum laude, in 1974.
Drafted from law school, Pat proudly served in the U.S. Army before returning to finish his Juris Doctorate.
Pat began his law practice in St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked as an associate for several years. He moved his family to Olney and practiced law, specializing in Civil and Criminal Trial Practice. He was Board Certified in 1986 by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Pat was elected Circuit Judge of Second Judicial Circuit, Illinois, in 1986 and served in that capacity until 1997. During his tenure in Illinois, he sat, at times, as a special judge of the Illinois Court of Appeals.
In 1997 Pat was appointed as a U.S. Administrative Law Judge with the Social Security Administration and assigned to Jacksonville, Florida, where he remained.
Pat was an active member of Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Pat was the founder of the Florida Pancreas Cancer Coalition, a 501 c (3) organization. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January of 2012, he was passionate to raise funds to support research for the disease.