Legal Roundup
Britt Miller Named Among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Law of 2024 by Women We Admire
Mayer Brown partner Britt Miller was again recognized as one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders in Law” by Women We Admire.
Charles E. Harris, II Named a 2024 “Rainmaker” by Mcca
Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) has named Mayer Brown partner Charles E. Harris, II, a 2024 “Rainmaker.”
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic's 9th Anniversary Dinner
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to co-sponsor the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic's (NSLAC) Eighth Anniversary Dinner on May 2 at Pinstripes in Northbrook, Illinois.
Margaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service Group
We are happy to welcome Margaret A. Miles to the Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group in our Chicago office.
Eric Hewlett Named 2024 Cook County Bar Association Next Generation Awardee
The Cook County Bar Association has named Eric D. Hewlett as a 2024 Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) Next Generation awardee.
Managing Your Workforce During Market Volatility: Large-scale Personnel Decisions on April 24, 2024
In response to recent market conditions, employers are making difficult workforce decisions, including reducing employee headcount, eliminating departments, hiring consultants or implementing hiring freezes.
Cybersecurity Docket Names Liisa Thomas to 2024 “Incident Response 50”
Liisa Thomas, co-leader of Sheppard Mullin’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Team and Chicago office managing partner, was named to Cybersecurity Docket’s 2024 “Incident Response 50” list.
2024 Insurance Public Policy Summit on April 24
The 19th Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit will once again bring together regulators, other policymakers and industry stakeholders at the forefront of insurance public policy.
Troutman Pepper Secures Victory for Veterans at U.S. Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court today sided with FBI Special Agent James Rudisill, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, ruling 7-2, ending an almost nine-year legal battle in Rudisill v. McDonough.
HIN Chicago Debut: Greek Startups and the Greek Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on April 23, 2024
Join us for HIN’s Chicago debut with an evening of networking and inspiration as Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, tells us about his journey, the state of the CleanTech industry, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints 12 Judges To Circuit Court of Cook County
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the appointment of 12 judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Woman for Stealing Nearly $250,000 Through State Treasurer Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a suburban Cook County woman who allegedly stole nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Unclaimed Property Division.
Drew Moore, Zoe Spector Join Chicago Bar Leadership Program
Thompson Coburn associates Drew Moore and Zoe Spector have been selected to participate in the 2024 Chicago Bar Association Leadership Institute, a program intended to help emerging leaders in the legal profession build relationships and leadership skills.
Becker and Alasauskas Author Chicago Lawyer Magazine Article on Business Agreements
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Jeffrey S. Becker and Amanda J. Alasauskas authored an article for The Chicago Lawyer Magazine, which highlights the importance of preparing solid business agreements between band members.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Chad Richman
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Richman as a partner in the Real Estate practice group.
Eric Posner Writes About Preserving Jobs in an AI Future
Recent discussions about the implications of artificial intelligence for employment have veered between the poles of apocalypse and utopia.
How Social Media is Changing Defamation Law
A Northwestern Pritzker Law panel discussion featured Northwestern alumni who served as counsel in the Carroll v. Trump and Freeman v. Giuliani cases.
McGuireWoods’ Public Finance Team Earns Top Rankings for Bond Transactions
McGuireWoods’ public finance team delivered another strong performance for clients in 2023, ranking among the top bond counsel in the Southeast United States and retaining its position as No. 1 bond counsel in Virginia, according to data published by The Bond Buyer, the daily newspaper of public finance.
Alasauskas to Serve as Guest Judge at the 2024 Biggest Mouth Competition at Columbia College Chicago
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Amanda J. Alasauskas has been invited to be a guest judge at the 2024 Biggest Mouth Competition, which will take place at Columbia College Chicago on April 11, 2024.
Investing in Clinical Trial Site Management Organizations, Cros and Research Technology Vendors: Key Regulatory and Diligence Considerations on April 17, 2024
The pharma services space is abuzz with activity as funding rebounds, R&D activity grows and technology accelerates innovation.