Legal Roundup
AI hot topics for 2025 on February 26
The start of a new year brings in many changes on the horizon for artificial intelligence with new regulatory approaches brought on by new governing regimes and law on a global scale.
Real Estate Group Continues Expansion
BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of partner Kimberlie Pearlman to the Real Estate Group.
William Ziegelbauer, ’14, and Benjamin Brooks, ’15, Promoted to Partner at Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been promoted to partner.
LIVE WEB - Estate Planning Basics on February 26, 2025
Are you new to the trusts and estates practice?
Benesch Bolsters IP Group with Addition of Partner Andrew Stover
Benesch is pleased to welcome Partner Andrew D. Stover to its fast-growing Intellectual Property Practice Group.
Sam Cole, ’25, Wins CPR’s 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award
Sam Cole, ’25, has received the 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award from the International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).
LIVE WEB - Judicial Panel Discussion on Specialty Courts on February 21, 2025
Don’t miss this panel presentation that offers an in-depth discussion on the role of specialty courts throughout Illinois! Criminal justice lawyers, bench and bar attorneys, mental health practitioners, and traffic law attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand.
Employer DEI Policies Under the Trump Administration: Next Steps and Practical Advice on February 21, 2025
David Barron, Peter Ennis, Dr. Diedrick Graham, Ann-Marie Luciano, Sidnee McDonald, and Nicole Su will present "Employer DEI Policies Under the Trump Administration: Next Steps and Practical Advice.
Recent Faculty Works: Ari Glogower, John O. McGinnis, Ajay K. Mehrotra
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is home to an incredible group of faculty members working at the intersections of law and many other disciplines.
Troutman Pepper Locke Ranks on Global Industry League Tables and Continues to Retain Top Rankings on Canada Industry League Tables
Troutman Pepper Locke’s capital markets attorneys ranked globally for the first time in the Bloomberg Global Equity, Equity Linked & Rights – Issuer Ranked by Volume league table category.
World Trademark Review Recognizes Foley Attorneys and Jurisdictions in the 2025 Edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Practitioners, Firm Receives National Recognition
Nine Foley & Lardner attorneys and four firm jurisdictions were recognized in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Practitioners.
Planning for 2025: Pay Equity – Federal, State and Global Developments on February 19
Pay equity laws continue to expand at state and local levels. Join Lynne Anderson, Lindsey Hogan, Taylor Lindauer, and Brooke Razor as they discuss new developments and how to manage through the demands of increased transparency and reporting obligations for employers, both in terms of compliance and compensation policy.
Alumni Couples Share How They Met and Where They Are Today
Case books, cold calls, and . . . Cupid?
Inside the Beltway on February 20, 2025
Inside the Beltway is Faegre Drinker’s quarterly series of complimentary presentations on developments in Washington, D.C., that directly affect the benefits industry.
Trial Attorney Richard P. Darke Joins Dykema’s Chicago Office
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Richard Darke as a Member in its Litigation Department resident in the firm’s Chicago office.
Foley Announces Divya Reddy as First Chief Practice Officer to Further Enhance Client Service and Collaboration
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Divya Reddy to the newly created role of Chief Practice Officer (CPO) to further enhance the firm’s client service and promote greater integration across the firm’s legal departments.
Copyrights and Ai: Recent Guidance for Protecting Your Works on February 19, 2025
The US Copyright Office recently released the second part of its “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” report, which provides guidance on how AI-generated content is treated under copyright law and what creators and businesses need to do to protect their works.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller, ’07, on Helping Vulnerable Youth and Families Navigate a Challenging System
Heidi Mueller, ’07, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCSFS), has devoted her career to passionately advocating for children and families.
Judge Michael Y. Scudder, Jr. (JD ’98) to Deliver 2025 Convocation Address
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is excited to announce that Judge Michael Y. Scudder will deliver the convocation address to the Class of 2025. Convocation will be held on Friday, May 16, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.
Christine Barone named one of “40 Under 40” Illinois attorneys to watch
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is proud to congratulate Christine A. Barone, principal in the Estate Planning & Asset Protection and Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation practice groups, who has been honored as one of “40 Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch” by Law Bulletin Media.