Legal Roundup
The Impact of AI on Securities Enforcement, Regulation, Compliance and Practice on September 24, 2024
Securities Enforcement Defense Team Chair Jessica Magee will participate in a presentation titled "The Impact of AI on Securities Enforcement, Regulation, Compliance and Practice" at the 2024 Securities Enforcement Forum Central Conference, a one-day event uniting hundreds of senior U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials, attorneys and professionals in the field.
Meet the Class: Margaret Lim, ’27
Margaret, Lim, ’27, is a graduate of Cornell University where she double majored in government and English.
Women, Influence & Power in Law 2024 on September 23
Calli Padilla, Kristi Zentner, Nicole Gill, Sarah Schlossberg, and Michele Miller will the attend the 2024 annual Women, Influence & Power in Law.
Greenberg Traurig’s Charles C. Calloway, Jr. Named to Diversity MBA Media’s ‘Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders’ List
Charles C. Calloway, Jr., a Finance Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP‘s Chicago office, was named to Diversity MBA Media’s “Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders” list.
Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission to Receive Justice Innovation Award
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) will be honored with the Justice Innovation Award by the Law Center for Better Housing (LCBH) at Bringing Justice Home on October 17th at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago.
Meet the Class: Stav Lavi, LLM ’25
Israeli Lawyer on Course to Pursue a Legal Academic Career.
Cozen O’Connor Attorney Melisssa Siebert Named among Crain’s Chicago Business 2024 Notable Leaders in Law
Melissa Siebert, co-founder and chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Emerging Data Privacy Trends practice, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2024 list of Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.
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.