Swanson, Martin, and Bell, LLP partner William J. Rogers presented The ABOTA Special Recognition Award for Service to the Illinois Judiciary to Judge James M.Varga on December 5th at the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Luncheon.
William serves as ABOTA’s National Board Representative and was previously Illinois Chapter President from 2020-2022.
ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to preserving and promoting the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA works to uphold the jury system by educating the American public about the history and value of the right to a trial by jury.
William J. Rogers is a trial lawyer who has tried jury cases in federal, state, and municipal courts and has written and argued appeals in the Seventh Circuit, Illinois Supreme Court, and Illinois Appellate Court.
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