Legal Roundup
Anthony J. Casey Elected to National Bankruptcy Conference
Professor Anthony J. Casey has been elected to the National Bankruptcy Conference.
Locke Lord Partner Mark Silverman Receives Connect CRE’s 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Award
Mark Silverman, Partner and CMBS Special Servicer Team Leader in Locke Lord’s Chicago office, has been honored with Connect Commercial Real Estate’s 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Award for the third time.
Bob Mendes, ’91: A Nashville Civic Leader with Chicago Roots
Bob Mendes, ’91, grew up in Chicago, went to the University of Illinois, and after graduating from the Law School he practiced law in Chicago for four years.
Attorney General Raoul Sends Warnings to Phone Companies That Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Illinois Residents
Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Overtime Exemption Salary Thresholds: The Current Rules and Future Considerations on December 17, 2024
David Barron, Arielle Eisenberg, Michael Schmidt, and Howard Schweitzer, Chief Executive Office of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, will present “Overtime Exemption Salary Thresholds: The Current Rules and Future Considerations.”
Mayer Brown Associate Priya Desai Receives Pili's 2024 Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award
Mayer Brown associate Priya Desai was honored with the 2024 “Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award” by the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) for her outstanding contributions to pro bono and public interest law in Illinois.
Eric Posner Writes About Populism’s Anti-Corporate Turn
The outpouring of joy on social media after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson suggests that America’s populist moment is evolving into something larger and more significant than just a backlash against the political establishment.
Sandra Frantzen, ’99: An Advocate for Arab American Lawyers Makes Her Mark
Sandra Frantzen, ’99, didn’t set out to become a lawyer. Her college degrees were in chemistry and environmental science; she had her eyes set on medical school.
Benesch Partner Hanna Conger Named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 Top Women in Law
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Hanna Conger has been named to Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Media’s 5th Annual Top Women in Law.
Aziz Huq Points to South Korea’s Impeachment Saga as Example of Defending Democracy
Yoon Suk-yeol’s latest political gambit undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. After abruptly declaring martial law on December 3, South Korea’s scandal-plagued president was forced to lift the order within hours in the face of public protests and legislative opposition.
Shook's Trade Secrets Strengths Hailed Along with Key Partners
World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) selected Shook as Notable for the firm’s prowess in advising clients on trade secrets issues.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Creation of Data Task Force
As part of continuing its mission to capture accurate and consistent court data from all 102 counties, the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the creation of a Data Task Force (Task Force).
Civility in the Profession . . . How to Play Nice on December 11, 2024
This course is for new lawyers only.
Remote Control? Managing Remote Work Requests in a Changed Workforce on December 11, 2024
As employers increasingly require employees to return to the office, remote work accommodation requests have followed.
David Sacks, ’98, Tapped to Lead Trump Administration Efforts on AI and Crypto
President-elect Donald J. Trump has named one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent conservative investors, donors and media personalities to help oversee American tech policy.
D. Fitzpatrick Re-elected for 12th Term as Clausen Miller President and CEO
Clausen Miller is proud to announce that Dennis Fitzpatrick has been re-elected as Firm President and CEO, marking an impressive 12th term in this role.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis Announces Subcircuit Vacancy in Cook County
Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Cook County judicial vacancy in the 11th Subcircuit.
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys and Legal Professionals
Barnes & Thornburg has added intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, corporate, and litigation attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, South Bend, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington offices.
Crain’s Chicago Features Gray Mateo-Harris on Notable Latino Leaders List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Gray I. Mateo-Harris, who was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Latino Leaders list.
Giving Back: Vanessa Countryman, ’05
Vanessa Countryman, ’05, now secretary of the US Securities Exchange Commission, began her career in private practice, as many new attorneys do.