Legal Roundup
Aziz Huq Writes About Supreme Court Agreeing to Hear Trump’s Immunity Claim
To understand how truly remarkable it is that the Supreme Court has agreed to consider former President Donald Trump’s demand for absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, it is necessary to have some sense of how the court treats other criminal defendants.
Alasauskas and Mosnick to Volunteer for Chicago Women in IP's Girl Scouts Patch Event
Associates Amanda J. Alasauskas and Emily R.S. Mosnick will volunteer for the Girl Scouts IP Patch Event, hosted by Chicago Women in IP (CHiWIP) and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana on March 10 in Chicago.
Alasauskas to Guest Lecture at Columbia College Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Amanda J. Alasauskas will serve as a guest lecturer for Columbia College Chicago’s “Talent Management” class on March 6 in Chicago.
Michael Vargas Joins Tressler's Government Practice Group
Tressler is proud to welcome Michael Vargas as an associate in the Government Practice Group in our Chicago office.
Michael and Juliet Gray honored with Humanitarian Award from Illinois Holocaust Museum
Michael and Juliet Gray were honored with the 2024 Humanitarian Award by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center on February 27.
Three Chicago Women Partners Named to 2024 Notable Women in Law List
Chicago office managing partner Liisa Thomas and partners Carolyn Metnick and Katherine Gillespie have been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2024 Notable Women in Law.
Benesch Partner J. Erik Connolly Recognized as “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters
Benesch is pleased to share that Partner J. Erik Connolly has been named a “Stand-Out Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters and will be included in the organization’s database of client-nominated, stand-out attorneys.
Gender-affirming Benefits: Best Practices for Group Health Plans on February 29, 2024
Employers and plan sponsors are facing growing – and often conflicting – pressures related to the coverage of gender-affirming care.
BFKN Partner Recognized Among Crain’s 2024 Notable Women in Law
BFKN is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago – a top source of news, analysis, and information on business in metropolitan Chicago for decision-makers in the private and public sectors – has recognized partner Megan Ratia as a 2024 Notable Women in Law.
Dana Armagno, Michelle Olson and Shelby Parnes Named to Crain's Chicago Business' Notable Women in Law List
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that Operating Shareholder Dana Armagno and Shareholders Michelle Olson and Shelby Parnes have been honored and recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2024 Notable Women in Law List.
Katriina McGuire Named Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Thompson Coburn partner Katriina McGuire was named to the 2024 list of Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Jeffrey Cummings (JD ’87), U.S. District Judge, to Deliver 2024 Convocation Address
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is excited to announce that Judge Jeffrey Cummings will deliver the convocation address to the Class of 2024.
Crain’s Chicago Business Names Troutman Pepper Partner Molly DiRago Among Notable Women in Law
Molly DiRago, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation and Privacy + Cyber practices, has been recognized among the 2024 Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Affinity Fraud: Scams, Scoundrels, and Receiverships on February 28, 2024
Ira Bodenstein will present “Affinity Fraud: Scams, Scoundrels, and Receiverships” at the National Association of Federal Equity Receiver (NAFER)’s first Receivers’ Huddle of 2024.
Lindsey Paige Markus Named a Crain’s Notable Woman in Law for 2024
Chuhak and Tecson, P.C. congratulates Lindsey Paige Markus, shareholder and practice group leader of the firm’s 25-attorney trusts and estate practice group, on being named a Notable Woman in Law for 2024 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Benesch Partners Bryna Dahlin, Caitlin Kovacs and Nicole Wrigley Recognized Among Crain’s Chicago Notable Women in Law 2024
AmLaw 200 law firm Benesch is pleased to announce that Crain’s Chicago Business has selected Partners Bryan Dahlin, Caitlin Kovacs and Nicole Wrigley as 2024 Notable Women in Law honorees.
ERISA Preemption and Employee Benefit Claims: Recent Court Decisions, Causes of Action, Plan Administration on February 28, 2024
Litigation attorney Chelsea McCarthy will co-lead a Strafford webinar guiding counsel on Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preemption rules and their effects on litigating employee benefit claims.
Reed Smith’s Jennifer Yule DePriest named ’Notable Woman in Law’ by Crain’s Chicago Business
Jennifer Yule DePriest, managing partner of Reed Smith’s Chicago office, has been named a “Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced.
Locke Lord’s Carolyn Blessing, Jennifer Kenedy and Andrea Verney Kerstein Recognized as Notable Women in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business
Locke Lord Chicago Partners Carolyn Blessing, Jennifer Kenedy and Andrea Verney Kerstein have been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as 2024 Notable Women in Law honorees.
Julie Proscia Named Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law Honoree
Congratulations to Julie Proscia who has been named by Crain's Chicago Business a Notable Woman in Law for 2024!