The ABA welcomed new members at an orientation lunch at the Midyear Meeting in Atlanta last week. They included ISBA 3rd Vice President Paula H. Holderman (left), who is scheduled to assume the presidency of the ISBA in 2013.
Chair of the Illinois State Delegation, Robert Clifford (right) of Clifford Law Offices, also attended the luncheon. A skit was put on to explain how new members can speak on resolutions that come before the House of Delegates.
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February 24, 2011 |
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February 23, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17880" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Nikoleta Lamprinakos"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_17881" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Stephen Miller"][/caption] RSNLT, a specialty law firm representing school districts, community colleges, municipalities and other local governmental entities, is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and an associate to the firm’s Chicago office. Partner Stephen Miller is an experienced litigation and trial attorney, concentrating his practice in the defense of local governments, employment discrimination defense, construction, and municipal liability. Stephen earned his J.D. from University of Michigan Law School in 1979, and his B.A. from Northwestern University in 1976. Associate Nikoleta Lamprinakos concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance defense and municipal liability. She has represented clients in various areas of defense litigation including civil rights, municipality defense, construction injuries, product liability, and general negligence. She has been involved in the preparation of trials in federal and state court. Nikoleta received her J.D.
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February 23, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17873" align="alignright" width="150" caption="William P. Hoffman"][/caption] The law firm of Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. is pleased to announce William P. Hoffman has joined the Firm’s Health Care Practice Group as an Associate. Hoffman’s practice focuses on representation of hospitals, health care systems, physician groups, and other health care providers in a variety of transactional matters, providing regulatory advice, and assisting with compliance matters. Hoffman received his Juris Doctorate and Health Law Certificate from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2010 where he graduated cum laude, Order of the Woolsack. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois in 2006. He is licensed to practice law in Missouri. Greensfelder offers comprehensive legal solutions in 16 practice groups for clients locally, nationally and internationally including, communications and media; construction; corporate; creditor’s rights and bankruptcy; educational; religious and tax-exempt organizations; employee benefits; environmental; franchising & distribution; health care; immigration; intellectual property and technology; labor and employment; litigation; real estate; tax; and trusts and estates. Find out more at www.greensfelder.com.
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February 16, 2011 |
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Gregory A. Adamski, 62, a Chicago civil and criminal defense attorney who was co-host of the WGN-AM talk show "Legally Speaking," died of an apparent heart attack Monday, Feb. 14, in his Chicago home, according to his wife and law partner, Karen Conti. Mr. Adamski and Conti had hosted "Legally Speaking" on Sunday nights since 2006, discussing and debating court cases and controversial legal issues. They were also managing partners of the litigation law firm Adamski & Conti and taught at the University of Illinois College of Law. During nearly 40 years as an attorney, Mr. Adamski tried hundreds of civil and criminal trials and argued more than 60 appeals. In 2001, he received the prestigious Elmer Gertz Award from the Illinois State Bar Association for representing the poor and advocating civil rights. The Gertz Award is presented by the ISBA's Human Rights Section Council. Read the full obituary in the Chicago Tribune
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February 10, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17625" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Stephanie Dobecki "][/caption] Stephanie Herrold Dobecki has joined Baker & Daniels LLP as an associate in the law firm's Chicago office. She will focus her practice in insurance and financial services. Before joining Baker & Daniels, Dobecki practiced at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2008 and summa cum laude from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in 2005. Dobecki was a summer associate at Baker & Daniels in 2006 while attending law school. As a law student, she was Executive Issue Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review. As an undergraduate student, Dobecki was a research analyst intern with the U.S.
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February 10, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17620" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kristin Yoo"][/caption] Cozen O’Connor member Kristin Yoo recently joined the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago’s board of directors. Comprised of more than 200 attorneys and law school students, the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago provides a networking resource to its members and service to the community by hosting professional, educational, community and social events throughout the year. Yoo is a member of Cozen O’Connor’s general litigation department in the firm’s Chicago office. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters, including premises liability, construction negligence, product liability, warranty and coverage. She has extensive experience drafting pleadings and responses to discovery, as well as preparing and arguing motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and motions in limine.
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February 7, 2011 |
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ISBA Laureate James J. Ahern, Sr., 80, has passed away. From Ahern's 2001 induction into the Academy of Illinois Lawyers: To anyone who practices traffic law in Illinois, it is well known that the "dean" of the traffic bar is James J. Ahern, senior. His law firm – Ahern, Maloney, and Moran with primary offices in Skokie –concentrates in the defense of DUI and representation in other traffic matters. His reputation in the law has several dimensions. He is, first and foremost, an outstanding lawyer. He has appeared frequently in the Appellate and Supreme courts. He represents his clients' interests fully, professionally, and with compassion. He also is known far and wide as an unselfish teacher. For over twenty years, he has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Illinois Traffic Court Conference. His development of scenarios faced by traffic law attorneys and the panel discussion of these fact situations is a highlight of the annual conference. That part of the seminar is now referred to as "The Ahern Panel." Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rainbow Hospice would be appreciated.
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February 1, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17479" align="alignright" width="143" caption="Kelly McDermott"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_17480" align="alignright" width="143" caption="Brett Henne"][/caption] Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has recently added two associates to the firm’s Chicago and Libertyville offices: Brett M. Henne is an associate in Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Libertyville office. He focuses his practice on construction litigation, fire and explosion litigation, general trial practice, insurance, medical negligence and healthcare, and real estate litigation. Mr. Henne joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from the Lake County State's Attorneys Office where he was an Assistant State's Attorney. He received his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2002 and his B.S. from Northeastern Illinois University in 1994. Kelly A. McDermott joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Chicago office from Hall Prangle & Schoonveld LLC, where she was also an associate. She focuses her practice on medical negligence and healthcare. Ms. McDermott received her J.D. as well as a Certificate in Health Law Studies from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2007 and her B.A.
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January 27, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17369" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Amanda L. Bosky"][/caption] Amanda L. Bosky has joined the St. Louis firm of Rossiter & Boock, LLC as an associate. Amanda is a 2006 graduate of Northwestern University and a 2009 graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she served as an executive editor of the Law Journal. Amanda will focus her practice on estate and fiduciary litigation, estate planning, and general civil litigation.
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January 26, 2011 |
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[caption id="attachment_17326" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Michael T. Reagan"][/caption] Appellate attorney Michael T. Reagan has opened his own office after nearly 30 years with Herbolsheimer, Lannon, Henson, Duncan and Reagan, P.C. Reagan practices law throughout the state - including Chicago - and has argued cases before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the state supreme and appellate courts. He concentrates on appeals and also handles civil litigation and critical motions. Reagan remains in the same office space and has the same phone numbers from his time with the Herbolsheimer firm. His email address is mreagan@reagan-law.com. Reagan graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1972 and was admitted to the Illinois bar that same year. He has served as chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Tort Law Section Council and is a past president of the Appellate Lawyers Association. He served on the Supreme Court's Pattern Civil Jury Instructions Committee for a number of years, including time as Reporter for the Committee. He was the recipient of ISBA's Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award in 2009. Teaming with ISBA Past President Tim Eaton, he presents an annual review of Illinois Supreme Court opinions for ISBA members and helps write same-day reviews of Illinois Supreme Court civil opinions for the Illinois Lawyer Now online publication.