The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Azam Nizamuddin to serve as a Commissioner on the Commission on Professionalism.
Additionally, Heather Kroencke, Kathleen Pine, and Trisha Rich have been reappointed as Commissioners for terms ending December 31, 2025.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford has been appointed as its Supreme Court Liaison. Justice Rochford assumes the role from Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, who was sworn in as Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice in November 2022.
Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP would like to announce as of January 1, 2023 various management changes.
Harold B. (Hal) Oakley has completed an 8-year term as Chair of the firm and a 12-year term as a member of its Executive Committee. Michael A. Bickhaus will continue as Managing Partner, which position will now also include the duties of the Chair.
Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. welcomes associate Stephanie M. Berardi to the firm.
Stephanie focuses her practice on Trust and Probate Litigation, Estate Administration, Will Contests, and Fiduciary Defense Litigation. Stephanie received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law (2020) and her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017).
Nicholas T. Motherway joined Clifford Law Offices as an attorney at the firm effective Friday, Nov. 11.
Motherway is a highly experienced attorney having received numerous verdicts and settlements in plaintiffs’ medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury law. He also has extensive experience in the area of nursing home neglect and abuse.
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce the election of 28 attorneys to shareholder, effective today. The new shareholders were elected based on their superior client service and dedicated legal commitment.
The new shareholders span 13 Polsinelli offices and 16 practices, covering all seven of the firm’s departments.
Levin & Perconti is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan O’Connor as the firm’s newest partner. O’Connor joined the Chicago based, nationally renowned law firm concentrating in all types of serious injury, medical malpractice, nursing home, and wrongful death litigation in August of 2021. O’Connor is a proven trial attorney with extensive experience in complex medical malpractice and personal injury matters.
Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, announced the elevation of Amy Gjesdahl and Melissa Kallio to partner. Their promotions became effective December 1, 2021.
Traub Lieberman is pleased to announce that Ashley Kellgren, Susan Kennedy, and Jessica N. Kull have been elected to the partnership effective January 1, 2022.
Patterson Law Firm, LLC, a business litigation firm, is pleased to announce that David L. Sanders, formerly a senior associate at the firm, has been elevated to Member.