BARACK FERRAZZANO: 2018: A Year of Outstanding Pro Bono Victories
As we enter 2019, Barack Ferrazzano celebrates another successful year of pro bono partnership with the National Immigrant Justice Center ("NIJC").
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BARACK FERRAZZANO: #1 Midwest / #3 in the U.S.
In 2018, we represented clients in 17 bank and thrift merger and acquisition transactions across the country, with a total deal value of approximately $1.1 billion — making us #1 in the Midwest and #3 in the U.S. according to S&P Global Market Intelligence (by announced bank and thrift M&A transactions.)
TRESSLER LLP: Gabriel Alvarado Joins Tressler's HOA Practice Group
We are proud to welcome Gabriel Alvarado as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Madigan: $135 million settlement to benefit state of Illinois
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she has recovered $135 million for the state of Illinois in a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. that resolves allegations the drug company inflated the wholesale prices used in setting the rates for Medicaid reimbursements.
SALVI SCHOSTOK & PRITCHARD: Successful appeal of jury verdict brings injured veteran a $19.5 million settlement
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a petition for leave to appeal of a $15.2 million jury verdict awarded to an Iraq War Vet who was seriously injured by a forklift at McCormick Place Convention Center.
MAYER BROWN: Antitrust litigator Daniel Fenske joins Mayer Brown as partner in Chicago
Mayer Brown announced that highly regarded litigator Daniel T. Fenske has joined the firm’s Antitrust & Competition practice as a partner in Chicago. Most recently, Mr. Fenske was a partner at Jenner & Block.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Expands Pro Bono Legal Team with Inaugural Senior Pro Bono Trial Lawyer
Susan, an intellectual property litigator, has dedicated thousands of hours to pro bono service throughout her career.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN & ARONOFF: Mark Silberman Named Chair of Benesch White Collar Practice
Benesch is pleased to announce that partner Mark J. Silberman has been named as the Chair of the firm’s White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group.
VEDDER PRICE PC: Vedder Price Represents TRG Venture Two, LLC in Favorable $9.5M Contempt Damage Award
On January 3, 2019, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois entered a damage award in favor of Vedder Price client TRG Venture Two, LLC (TRG) in the amount of $9,500,000.
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC: Dykema Elects Nine New Members
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Executive Board elected nine new members to the firm effective January 1, 2019.
JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Adds Depth to Litigation Team with Karen R. Glickstein in Kansas City Region
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Karen R. Glickstein has joined the firm’s Overland Park office as a Principal.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN & ARONOFF: Benesch’s Chicago Office Keeps Growing with Four New Attorneys
As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to announce that four new attorneys—Michael E. Bloom, Lowell D. Jacobson, Suzanne M. Alton de Eraso, and Kate Watson Moss—have joined the firm’s Chicago office.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Madigan announces settlement over minority-owned business fraud
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced a $2 million settlement with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC (FHP), a multiregional construction company, over allegations it used a minority-owned business to fraudulently secure two publicly funded projects awarded by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD).
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS: Kendall County Real Estate Professional Charged with Operating $23 Million Ponzi Scheme
A Kendall County real estate professional has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a $23 million Ponzi scheme.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig to be Honored at M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will receive the “Refinancing Deal of the Year” honor at the M&A Advisor’s 13th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala for the firm’s role in the restructuring of the Lombard Public Facilities Corporation (LPFC).
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Included in Vault’s 2019 Top 150 Under 150
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that the firm is listed in Vault’s 2019 Top 150 Under 150.
DRINKER BIDDLE: Drinker Biddle Recognized For Innovation in Fall Diversity in Law Hackathon
Andy Kassner, Drinker Biddle Chairman and CEO, took part in Diversity Lab’s Fall Diversity in Law Hackathon and his team won second place among the 10 participating teams.
BAKER MCKENZIE LLP: Quisumbing Torres Partner Receives Volunteer Award from International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association (INTA) recognized QT Partner and Intellectual Property Practice Group Head Bienvenido Marquez III as a 2018 Volunteer Service Awardee for the Advancement of the Association.
BAKER MCKENZIE LLP: Two young Baker McKenzie partners in the JUVE "40 under 40" listing
Baker McKenzie is represented in the current "40 under 40" listing of the renown German legal publishing house JUVE with two up-and-coming partners: Anahita Thoms and Dr. Heiko Gotsche.
CHUHAK & TECSON: Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. welcomes Joseph A. Tecson Scholarship recipient to the firm
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is proud to announce that Ashlee Germany, the first recipient of the Joseph A. Tecson Scholarship, has joined the firm as a law clerk.
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