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Charles Assists Chicago-Kent College of Law in Pilot Externship
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP associate Rebecca Charles was invited to participate in Chicago-Kent College of Law’s new pilot externship program, BRIDGE.
Wilson Elser Achieves 2022 – 2023 Mansfield Certification Plus
National law firm Wilson Elser today announced it has achieved 2022–2023 Mansfield Rule Plus certification.
Polsinelli Achieves Mansfield 6.0 Plus Certification and Signs on to 7.0 Program
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has achieved Mansfield Plus certification for the third consecutive year. The firm has also signed up for the 2023-2024 program, which is now in its seventh iteration.
Benesch Adds Associate to Healthcare Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Theresa Cross to the Benesch Healthcare+ Practice Group in Chicago.
Northwestern Law Board Appoints New Executive Committee Members
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law announced the appointment of new Law Board members, including new members of the Executive Committee.
Attorney General Raoul, Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement on Situation in Israel
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined bipartisan group of 13 attorneys general from Arizona, California, Delaware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia, to release the following joint statement on the current situation in Israel and the attacks launched by Hamas.
Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar on October 18, 2023
We are excited to host the annual Product Distribution & Franchise Seminar on October 18, 2023 in Chicago.
Ohn Park Joins Tressler's Insurance Practice Group
We are pleased to welcome Ohn Park as senior counsel in Tressler's Insurance Practice Group in our Chicago, Illinois office.
PLI Employment Law Institute 2023: The Impact of New Technology in the Workplace on October 17, 2023
Adam S. Forman, Member of the Firm, co-presents "The Impact of New Technology in the Workplace" at the Employment Law Institute 2023, which runs from October 16 to 17 and is hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).
Professor Zachary Clopton Appointed to Advisory Committee on Civil Rules
Chief Justice John Roberts recently appointed Professor Zachary Clopton to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules. This role will help the Supreme Court shape the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Britt Miller named among the "Top 50 Women Leaders in Law" of 2023 by Women We Admire
Mayer Brown partner Britt Miller was again recognized as one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders in Law” by Women We Admire.
Legal Ethics Roundup 2023: Current Developments for Every Attorney on October 18, 2023
National co-chair of the Legal Profession Team Trisha Rich will co-host an American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education webinar that will provide guidance on a lawyer’s professional obligations.
Design Patent Damages on October 16, 2023
Intellectual Property attorney Steven Jedlinski will be hosting a workshop at the Licensing Executive Society (LES) Annual Meeting on design patent damages and recent updates in case law.
2023-24 Women's Leadership Academy
Thompson Coburn is excited to kick off the fifth cohort of its Women's Leadership Academy (WLA), conducted by leadership coach Hillary Sale.
Crypto app CoinZoom accused of violating Illinois biometrics privacy law by requiring users to submit facial scans
A class action lawsuit alleges that online crypto currency platform CoinZoom violated Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law by requiring users to submit to a facial geometry scan to verify their identity during the signup process.
Benesch Partner Juan Morado Jr. Recognized as Crain’s Chicago Notable Leader in DEI
AmLaw 200 law firm Benesch is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has selected Partner Juan Morado Jr. as a 2023 Notable Leader in DEI.
Clausen Miller’s Appellate Practice Ranked Nationally and Chicago on 2023 Best Law Firms List
Clausen Miller proudly announces that the Firm’s Appellate Practice was named to both the national and Metro – Chicago Best Law Firms lists in 2023.
Benesch Adds Associate to Real Estate & Environmental Team in Chicago
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome Associate Adam Mengler to the Real Estate & Environmental Practice Group in Chicago.
Marlon Lutfiyya Named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2023 Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
NGE is thrilled to announce that Marlon Lutfiyya, our Director of Talent and Diversity, has been named to the 2023 Crain’s Chicago Business's Notable Leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion list.
Supreme Court Rules Committee To Hold Public Hearing on November 15
The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments on five proposals on November 15, 2023, at a public hearing beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago.