Legal Roundup
BFKN Announces New Director of Attorney Development
BFKN is pleased to announce Helena Maria Gonzalez as the firm’s new Director of Attorney Development.
Legal 500 Names Three Thompson Coburn Attorneys to Chicago Elite Rankings
Thompson Coburn Chicago attorneys Rob Lang, Tina Bird, and David Kaufman were ranked in the Legal 500 Chicago Elite, a prestigious ranking of the city’s top legal professionals.
NGE COO Sonia Menon Appointed Chair of the ASP of Chicago Board
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is proud to announce that Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been appointed Chair of the All Stars Project (ASP) of Chicago Board. A dedicated advocate for youth empowerment and community involvement.
Lawdragon Recognizes 15 Kirkland Attorneys in its 2025 List of the 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers
Lawdragon named 15 Kirkland lawyers to its 2025 list of the “500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,” which recognizes those “at the heart” of the entertainment, sports and media landscape.
Aziz Huq Writes About Tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports rest on shaky legal ground.
Evan Knott admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel
Evan Knott, a Chicago-based Reed Smith partner focusing on insurance recovery, has become a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC).
Trade Secrets: Recent Changes in Restrictive Covenants and Non-Disclosure Agreements among 50 States on March 12, 2025
James A. Gale will present "Trade Secrets: Recent Changes in Restrictive Covenants and Non-Disclosure Agreements among 50 States" at the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
Illinois Emerging Privacy Litigation - What 2025 Has in Store on March 12, 2025
Join us for an informative program that offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of privacy law in Illinois.
Litigation Group Expands With Addition of New Associate
BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of Clare E. Fogarty to the Litigation Group.
Wilson Elser Recognized in Top 30 in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index
Wilson Elser is among the law firms recognized in the 2024 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI), a list of top-performing law firms in an innovative real-time ranking system developed by Leopard Solutions.
Federal Court Walk-Through on March 11, 2025
The CBA Young Lawyers Section invites you to learn the ins and outs of practice in Federal Court at our bi-annual Walk-Through.
William H. Bright Jr., ’87, Confirmed as Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court
The General Assembly confirmed the judicial nominations of William H. Bright Jr. to the Supreme Court, Robin L. Wilson to the Appellate Court and a dozen others to the Superior Court on Wednesday.
Troutman Pepper Locke Continues to Drive Innovation and Diverse Leadership Across the Legal Industry by Hosting ILTA Catalyst - Women Who Lead Event
Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to innovation and diverse leadership in the legal industry, Troutman Pepper Locke will be hosting this year’s annual International Legal Technology Association’s (ILTA) Catalyst - Women Who Lead event on March 13.
Four Husch Blackwell Partners Earn JD Supra 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that four partners have been recognized as Top Authors in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledged John Borkowski (Education), Julie Maurer (Transportation), Aleks Rushing (Education) and David Stauss (Data Privacy) as top 10 authors in their respective topic areas.
Five Years of Sub V – Nuts and Bolts of How Small Business Bankruptcy Works, from Practitioner and Trustee Perspectives on March 10, 2025
Ira Bodenstein and Brian Shaw will present “Five Years of Sub V – Nuts and Bolts of How Small Business Bankruptcy Works, from Practitioner and Trustee Perspectives” at the DuPage County Bar Association’s Joint Bankruptcy Law & Practice and Business Law & Practice Sections’ MCLE Remote Program.
William McKenna, ’79, Featured on Foley's "The Path & The Practice" Podcast
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with William McKenna. Bill is a litigation partner in Foley’s Chicago office.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard expands Chicago office footprint in The Loop
The Chicago medical malpractice and personal injury law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. announced an 8,100 square foot expansion of its office space to the 35th floor at 161 North Clark Street.
Amundsen Davis Elevates Seven Attorneys to Partner
Amundsen Davis is pleased to announce the promotion of seven attorneys to partner: Michael Cocciemiglio, Isabelle Faust, Sam Fino, Khadija Ghani, Emily Schroeder, Daniel Spungen, and Paul Struebing.
Lisa Brown, ’86, Joins WilmerHale as Higher Education Practice Leader
WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Lisa Brown, most recently the US Department of Education’s general counsel and, before that, the longstanding general counsel of Georgetown University, has joined the firm as a partner and the next head of its preeminent Higher Education Practice Group.
Tom Geraghty Joins Vedder Price as Corporate Tax Shareholder in Chicago
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that attorney Tom Geraghty has joined the Chicago office as a Shareholder in the firm’s Corporate Tax & Estate Planning practice group.