The law firm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP announces the addition of Jacqueline Stephens Breisch as a new associate in the Lake Forest office. She has extensive experience in family law cases involving custody, maintenance, child support, property division, and finding creative solutions to deal with complex financial matters associated with divorce.
A child of divorce and an older sister to six half-siblings from both her parents’ second marriages, Breisch understands first-hand what it means to be a “modern family” and the increasing challenges facing divorcing couples.
“It is an incredibly exciting time to be a family law attorney. As social norms continue to change and family dynamics become increasingly complex, so does the divorce process and related issues. Schiller DuCanto & Fleck is the leader in the practice of family law and I am honored to be part of a firm who continues to be an innovator in this area,” said Breisch. “I believe in the collaborative, team approach they bring to each case. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a group of such well-respected attorneys.”
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August 11, 2014 |
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August 8, 2014 |
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DLA Piper announced today that David J. Brummond has joined the firm’s Insurance and Reinsurance practice as of counsel in the Washington, DC, office. Brummond had previously served as senior sanctions advisor – insurance for the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) from 2006 to 2014.
In this position at OFAC, Brummond assisted in the development of compliance policy for the insurance industry by providing counsel and guidance on insurance matters to OFAC as well as the Office of Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, by assisting in the drafting of licenses for insurance transactions, and by serving as case officer for enforcement actions involving sanctions violations within the insurance sector. He also promoted understanding and awareness of OFAC sanctions programs through outreach activities to all segments of the insurance industry.
At DLA Piper, Brummond will provide strategic advice and guidance on international trade and economic sanctions issues implicating the insurance industry, as well as counseling and advocacy for insurance regulatory issues at state, federal and international forums. He will also advise on issues related to enforcement actions brought by OFAC and other US federal agencies for alleged violations of US sanctions.
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August 1, 2014 |
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The law firm of Holmstrom & Kennedy, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Nerino J. Petro, Jr. has joined the firm as its new Chief Information Officer.
A native of Rockford, Illinois, Petro graduated from Northern Illinois University College of Law, in May 1988. He received a B.A. degree in Political Science, from NIU in May 1985. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1988 and the Wisconsin Bar in 2007, Petro is a member of the American, Illinois and Wisconsin State, and Winnebago County Bar Associations. He practiced as a solo attorney in Winnebago County for more than 16 years.
Recognized nationally as a speaker and author on legal technology and practice management, Petro speaks throughout the US and abroad on these topics. He is an active member and past Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Committee on Legal Technology. He has accepted the position of Chair of the Winnebago County Bar Association Practice Management Committee for the upcoming year. He served as the first Practice Management Advisor for the State Bar of Wisconsin, and its more than 24,000 members, from 2006-2014.
Holmstrom & Kennedy is a century-old, 18-lawyer firm providing innovative solutions to complex issues throughout Northern Illinois, with offices in Rockford and Byron. In addition to business transactions, its attorneys practice in health care, bankruptcy/creditors’ rights, employment and labor, intellectual property, civil litigation, estate planning, real estate, and immigration law.
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July 30, 2014 |
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Momkus McCluskey, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer L. Friedland to the position of Partner. Prior to her partnership, Ms. Friedland was an Associate Attorney at Momkus McCluskey, LLC for nearly eight years. She focuses her practice in commercial and business litigation, civil litigation, and appellate law.
"Jennifer is, and has always been, a great asset to our firm. She is bright, articulate, and extraordinarily dedicated to her practice and clients. I am proud to call her my partner," says Partner James F. McCluskey.
Most recently, Ms. Friedland has achieved success at the trial and appellate court levels in a breach of contract case wherein she defended a manufacturer of parts to be used by the United States Army in mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles. Ms. Friedland also prevailed in an appeal of a summary judgment order entered pursuant to the Illinois Trade Secrets Act. She has presented oral argument before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Illinois Second District Appellate Court.
Ms. Friedland graduated from Tulane University Law School in 2006 and earned an Environmental Law Certificate and was awarded the Community Service Award for Commitment to Public Service. Her undergraduate degree was obtained in 2001, magna cum laude, from the University of Kentucky. -
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Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced the addition of healthcare lawyer Carolyn Metnick to its Chicago office.
A member of Akerman's Healthcare Practice Group, Metnick focuses her practice on transactional and business issues affecting healthcare providers, including health systems, hospitals, multi-specialty clinics, IDTFs, FQHCs, surgery centers and physician organizations. She guides her healthcare clients through various transactions including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and reorganizations. She also counsels clients on governance matters, regulatory issues and federal fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. In addition, Metnick counsels her clients on HIPAA compliance, healthcare technology (mData), clinical trial research issues, disputes and litigation with an emphasis in contract law, covenants not to compete, and business torts. Metnick served as Chair of the ISBA's Health Law Section Council from 2013-2014. Metnick also serves as a board member for Ballet Chicago and the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, and as a vice chair for the American Health Lawyers Association's Business Law & Governance Practice Group. She is recognized by Super Lawyers and was ranked in The National Law Journal's "Chicago's 40 Under 40" survey in 2013.
Akerman's Chicago office now includes 18 lawyers, making Chicago one of Akerman's fastest-growing offices along with its New York, Miami, and Washington, D.C., locations.
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July 17, 2014 |
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The law firm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP announces the addition of Judge Joseph Waldeck as a new partner to its legal team. Waldeck brings nearly 20 years of experience from the bench, previously serving as an Associate Judge in the 19th Circuit in Lake County. During his judicial career, he focused on juvenile, domestic abuse and family law matters.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve for the last two decades. During my tenure on the bench, I have developed a great deal of respect for the attorneys at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck. The firm has an established reputation of excellence in the practice of family law and I hold them in the highest regard for both their legal knowledge as well as their standard of ethics,” said Waldeck. “I look forward to returning to the practice of family law and I hope to offer my judicial experience, insight and knowledge to help navigate clients complex litigation to achieve the best possible results.”
The firm of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP is the largest family law firm of its kind in the country. It is internationally recognized as a model for firms practicing in family law and primarily focusing on solving affluent clients’ problems to achieve the best possible results. Its mission of ensuring quality, knowledge and experience to clients is evident through numerous awards, including being named as one of the best law firms in 2011-2014 by U.S. News & World Report.It is also recognized as having outstanding lawyers in peer ratings and publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Law Dragon Top 500.
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July 16, 2014 |
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Segal McCambridge Segal & Mahoney is pleased to announce that Jordan Pack has joined the team in our Chicago office. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association
Jordan Pack represents clients in toxic tort matters. Prior to joining Segal McCambridge in 2014, Mr. Pack worked in a defense litigation firm in St. Louis, MO, handling employment and commercial litigation matters. He is familiar with all phases of litigation, and has experience in trial preparation, drafting petitions, contracts, and substantive motions, interviewing witnesses, and creating summarized depositions.
Mr. Pack earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law (2012), during which he worked a clerkship to the Honorable William D. Stiehl, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois. He holds a B.A. in biology from the University of Kansas (2008). Mr. Pack is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. He served as a volunteer mentor and tutor at UrbanFUTURE, Fanning Middle School in St. Louis from 2011 to 2014.
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July 8, 2014 |
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Segal McCambridge Singer and Mahoney, Ltd. is pleased to welcome Robert Campobasso and Emily Westfall as associates in its Chicago office.
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June 25, 2014 |
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Schopf & Weiss LLP is pleased to announce that Teresa A. Sullivan has joined the firm as an associate. Ms. Sullivan is a 2012 law graduate from the University of Chicago and received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Ms. Sullivan was previously a litigation associate with Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP.
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June 11, 2014 |
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Leading DuPage County law firm Momkus McCluskey, LLC announced today that Daniel J. Biederman, Sr. has joined the firm in Lisle as a partner in its Environmental Law practice.
Daniel J. Biederman, Sr. joined Momkus McCluskey, LLC to lead the firm’s Environmental Law Practice. He will be working closely with James S. Harkness and Jennifer L. Friedland, who are attorneys in the firm’s commercial and environmental litigation practice. Mr. Biederman concentrates his practice in complex and sophisticated environmental law, covering industry sectors across the nation. He regularly serves clients in all key areas of environmental law, which include due diligence, litigation, compliance, permitting, strategic planning, audit and civil and criminal enforcement proceedings.
“We are delighted to have Dan join us,” said James F. McCluskey. “He will add to our strong environmental and commercial litigation team.” “Dan’s experience is not only in litigation but in providing transactional guidance.” added Ed Momkus. “He’s a great addition to the firm’s expertise and will also work closely with the Transactional Group’s Environmental team.”
Mr. Biederman resides in Downers Grove, and is the father of four children. He spends much of his time in support of the Les Turner Foundation to fight Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.”