Legal Roundup
Locke Lord Chicago Partner Ernesto Palomo Named 2024 Latino Lawyer of the Year by Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois
Locke Lord Chicago Partner Ernesto Palomo has been honored by Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois (HLAI) with the 2024 Latino Lawyer of the Year Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the Hispanic community, service to the legal profession and the administration of justice.
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Finance Practice with Addition of Charles C. Calloway, Jr. in Chicago
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Corporate, Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions capabilities with the addition of Charles C. Calloway, Jr. as a shareholder in its Chicago office.
Nelson Mullins Grows Chicago Litigation Practice with Seasoned Commercial Litigator
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome partner Jeff Schieber to its litigation practice group in Chicago.
DLA Piper’s Richard Chesley receives 2024 Restructuring Leader Award from Global M&A Network
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Richard Chesley, the firm’s global managing partner and co-US managing partner, has received a 2024 Restructuring Leader Award from Global M&A Network.
Meet the Class: Adrianne Kehne, ’27
Harvard Grad Turns to Law After Researching Opioid Addiction.
Inherent Risk and Bias with Investigations for Private Companies on September 18, 2024
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will explore the unique challenges private companies face when conducting investigations, highlighting seven prevalent risks and biases in their protocols and responses.
Sayra V. Contreras Joins Tressler's HOA Practice Group
Tressler is excited to welcome Sayra V. Contreras as an associate in our HOA Practice Group.
Privacy Legislation: What to Know From 2024 and Predictions for 2025 on September 18, 2024
The consumer privacy landscape is rapidly changing, with several states enacting new laws this year that could significantly impact how businesses collect and use personal information in a number of states.
Quinn Emanuel Ranked by 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that 60 of its partners across 9 offices have been ranked by Lawdragon in their list of the 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Polsinelli Advises Dunes Point Capital on the Sale of Unified Door & Hardware Group to Foundation Building Materials
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli recently served as co-counsel to Dunes Point Capital (DPC), a family office and private investment firm, in the sale of Unified Door and Hardware Group (Unified) to Foundation Building Materials.
Taylor A. Brewer’s Strong Defense Results in Arbitration Victory for Healthcare Defendant
Tressler litigation attorney Taylor A. Brewer successfully defended a large Chicago-based healthcare provider.
Reed Smith’s Nikki Bhargava named ‘Notable Leader in Law’ by Crain’s Chicago Business
Monique (Nikki) Bhargava, a partner in Reed Smith’s Entertainment and Media Group, has been named a Notable Leader in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced.
Pam Sran Named Project Officer of the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section
Fox Rothschild congratulates Pam Sran, who was named Project Officer for the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section’s Executive Council.
Meet the Class: Daniel Caicedo, LLM, ‘25
Daniel Caicedo, ’25, joins the Law School this fall from Ecuador, where he earned a law degree from Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil and a master’s degree in procedural law from Universidad Espíritu Santo.
Shook Partners Named in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators
Lawdragon has selected 27 Shook partners for The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.
Sheppard Mullin Adds Private Equity Partner Thomas DeSplinter in Chicago
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Thomas J. DeSplinter has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate practice group in Chicago.
Alison LaCroix Explores Forgotten Constitutional Era in New Book
In her latest book, The Interbellum Constitution: Union, Commerce, and Slavery in the Age of Federalisms, Alison LaCroix, a distinguished legal historian and the Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law, delves into a critical but often overlooked period in American constitutional history.
Chicago Boot Camp for Private Equity Professionals 2024 on September 12
McDermott Will & Emery looks forward to welcoming you to our Chicago Boot Camp for Private Equity Professionals 2024, designed specifically to enhance your skills as an entry or mid-level private equity professional.
Supply Chain Preservation in a Changing Geopolitical World on September 11, 2024
This is part of a webinar series hosted by Faegre Drinker’s international team.
Former Federal Prosecutor Andrew Boutros to Co-Chair Shook's White Collar Practice
Shook welcomes prominent white collar attorney and distinguished former federal prosecutor Andrew Boutros to the firm.