News from June 2018
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Schiff Hardin Adds Michael K. Moyers as Partner and Two Associates to Growing Trusts & Estates Practice in Chicago
Schiff Hardin LLP issued the following announcement on June 11.Schiff Hardin LLP announced that Michael K.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Haddox Named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Derrick L. Haddox was named to the Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" list for 2018.
CORBOY & DEMETRIO: Corboy & Demetrio files lawsuit for porch collapse victims
Corboy & Demetrio has filed a negligence lawsuit on behalf of Robert Powell, Joellen Powell, and their daughter Claire Powell, 19, of Highland Park in the collapse of their second-story porch at the apartment they were renting.
CASSIDAY SCHADE: Cassiday Schade Attorney Jean M. Golden is Appointed as an Associate Judge for Cook County Circuit Court
Jean M. Golden, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, has been selected for an Illinois associate judgeship in Cook County. Golden was one of 17 associate judges selected.
POMERANTZ LLP: Pomerantz LLP Appointed Co-Lead Counsel in In Re Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Securities Litigation
Pomerantz LLP issued the following announcement on June 8.On June 7, 2018, Pomerantz LLP was appointed Co-Lead Counsel in a class action lawsuit against Cemex, S.A.B.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN & ARONOFF: Dr. Chia Yun Chou Joins Benesch
Benesch is pleased to announce that Dr. Chia Yun Chou has joined the firm’s Columbus office.
SMITH AMUNDSEN: Lawyer Monthly Recognizes Heather Bailey in "2018 Women in Law Awards"
Congratulations to Heather Bailey on her selection to Lawyer Monthly’s International 2018 “Women in Law Awards” for her work in labor and employment law in the US!
MCGUIRREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods M&A Team Closes SPX Corporation’s $189 Million Acquisition of CUES
McGuireWoods represented SPX Corporation, a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, in its $189 million acquisition of CUES Inc., a leading manufacturer of pipeline inspection and rehabilitation equipment.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: 44 Thompson Coburn attorneys included on Super Lawyers lists for Washington D.C., Southern California and Illinois
Another 2018 edition of Super Lawyers has been released, and 44 attorneys have made the publication’s lists.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Holland & Knight Honored with Two “Women in Business Law” Awards; Named Best Firm for Diversity
Holland & Knight was named the "Best Firm for Diversity" in North America at the seventh annual Americas Women in Business Law Awards ceremony in New York on June 7.
FAEGRE BAKER DANIEL: Marlo Miksche Joins Faegre Baker Daniels in Minneapolis
Marlo Miksche has joined Faegre Baker Daniels as part of the intellectual property group in the firm’s Minneapolis office.
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY: Statement from Chief Judge Evans on the passing of Judge Leighton
Please see the below statement issued by Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans:
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: The Legal 500 Recognizes Three Schiff Hardin Practices for the Third Time in a Row
Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that three of its practice groups have been recognized for the third consecutive year by The Legal 500 United States 2018 guide, a nationwide analysis of law firms with input from more than 300,000 corporate counsel on which firms provide the most cutting-edge and innovative advice.
NEAL GERBER & EISENBERG LLP: The Legal 500 USA Recommends Four Neal Gerber Eisenberg Practices and 16 Attorneys in the 2018 Edition
Four Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP practice groups and 16 attorneys have been recognized among the top in the nation in the newly released 2018 edition of The Legal 500 United States.
FREEBORN & PETERS: Shelly A. DeRousse Named Finalist for Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA 2018
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Shelly A. DeRousse, a Partner in the firm’s Chicago office and Co-Leader of Freeborn’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice Group, is one of six women in the nation to be named a finalist for the Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA 2018.
CHUHAK & TECSON: Mitchell Weinstein becomes president of the firm
Seasoned Business, Tax and Estate Planning attorney takes reins from Andrew Tecson, bringing extensive management and operational experience to the role
ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement - Volkswagen Settlement
“The Illinois Chamber of Commerce believes the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP) is the right direction and applauds the IEPA for their unprecedented period for public comments.
SALVI, SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard Attorneys sworn in to positions with Lake County Bar Association
On Thursday, May 31, 2018, two Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. attorneys were sworn in to positions with the Lake County Bar Association at the 2018 LCBA Installation Dinner.
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES: Clifford Law Offices Earns Multiple Rankings from Best Lawyers®
Clifford Law Offices was ranked in the 2018 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list and seven lawyers were included in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Clifford Law Offices received
EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN: Former DOJ Trial Attorney Janene Marasciullo and Former U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division Co-Chief Eric W. Moran Join Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Janene Marasciullo and Eric W. Moran have joined as Members of the Firm in the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management and Litigation & Business Disputes practices