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  • February 9, 2016 | People
    Philip J. Rock 1937-2016

    Philip Rock, an Oak Park Democrat who led the Illinois Senate as its president during his 22 years in Springfield, died early Friday.

    Rock, 78, first rose to the post of Illinois Senate president in 1979 and left the Senate in 1993.

    His obituary describes him as "a Catholic, a Democrat and a Cubs fan ... but not necessarily in that order."

    He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sheila, as well as three daughters and a son.

    State Sen. Don Harmon, an Oak Park Democrat, remembered Rock as a mentor.

  • February 9, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: What's New in Mental Health Law - 2016

    Attend this seminar in Chicago or via live webcast on February 17, 2016 for a better understanding of the current issues and challenges surrounding mental health law in Illinois! As an attorney working in the mental health law arena, you need to stay up to date on the legislative and procedural changes taking place throughout Illinois. Mental health lawyers, disability law practitioners, family law attorneys, and those working in the health care industry attending this seminar will better understand: the legislative changes affecting Illinois’ Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code; how the Mental Health Confidentiality Act is impacted by recent Illinois legislation; the recent Illinois Supreme Court and Appellate Court decisions regarding the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code and the Illinois Mental Health Confidentiality Act; and the legal and ethical obligations attorneys have when facing a colleague with mental illness.

  • February 5, 2016 | Events
    Young Lawyers to host Wine Tasting on Feb. 26

    Please register now for the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Wine Tasting Networking event. Join your peers for an evening of socializing and wine tasting!

    When: Friday, February 26, 2016, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

    Where: ISBA Chicago Office - 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 900

    Online registration and more information available at www.isba.org/sections/yld/winetasting

  • February 3, 2016 | People
    Ava George Stewart appointed to Board of Directors of Illinois Bar Foundation

    Ava George Stewart, principal of the Law Office of Ava George Stewart located on Chicago’s Near North Side, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF), the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), and will serve a two-year term.

    The Foundation raises funds for distribution to Illinois nonprofit organizations whose mission is to provide free legal services to those with limited means. It also provides assistance to lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity. In 2015, the Foundation took on the responsibility of a statewide expansion of the Illinois JusticeCorps to provide trained part-time student volunteers to serve as guides in courthouses. This year, the Foundation will distribute more than $850,000 in funds.

  • February 3, 2016 | People
    Calandriello joins Law Office of Martin L. Glink as associate

    Law Office of Martin L. Glink welcomes their newest associate, Erin Calandriello.

    Prior to joining her new team, Erin worked as an associate attorney at a downtown Chicago firm, concentrating in medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury and nursing home negligence. Erin highly values fighting for justice for victims that otherwise would not know their rights, and she is an advocate for women, youth, and aspiring attorneys. She was a journalist before working as a trial lawyer.

  • February 2, 2016 | People
    Apostol elected to Associated Colleges of Illinois Board of Directors

    Louis G. Apostol, Executive Director and General Counsel for the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board and Chicago attorney, was elected to the Associated Colleges of Illinois Board of Directors on February 1, 2016.

    Mr. Apostol is the current Chair of the NIU College of Law Board of Visitors and on the Board of Directors for the NIU Alumni Association. He formerly served as Commissioner / Trial Judge on the Illinois Court of Claims and as Public Administrator of Cook County.

  • February 2, 2016 | People
    Rasmussen named partner at Foley & Lardner LLP

    Foley & Lardner LLP has announced the election and elevation of Christopher Rasmussen to partner status as of February 1, 2016. He was formerly senior counsel.  

    Christopher is a Business Law attorney and he represents clients in transactional matters throughout all stages of the corporate life cycle, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, securities, finance, corporate governance (including tax-exempt not-for-profit organizations), and general commercial transactions. Mr. Rasmussen represents clients across a range of industries, including financial services, insurance, sports and entertainment, construction, health care and manufacturing. He is a member of the firm’s Business Law Department, as well as the Sports, International and Food & Beverage Industry Teams.

  • February 2, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: A Changing Landscape: Student Discipline 2016

    Don’t miss this comprehensive overview of Senate Bill 100 on February 11, 2016, which amends the Illinois School Code in a number of areas! Attorneys practicing in the education law arena need to be aware of the changes that go into effect on September 15, 2016 and how they will affect parents, school districts, and students. Join us for this half-day seminar that offers a better understanding of: how the new law will alter the way student discipline cases are handled; the goals of the new legislation; how school boards will adapt to the upcoming changes; how school boards and school administration will be affected by the changes; how the discipline of special education students will be handled; and the ethical issues that may arise due to the new laws.

  • January 28, 2016 | People
    Gabrielides joins Barnes & Thornburg IP Attorney Team in Chicago

    Barnes & Thornburg LLP announced today that a team of four leading intellectual property partners from Brinks, Gilson & Lione has joined Barnes & Thornburg’s Intellectual Property Department. This seasoned group of IP litigators brings depth and breadth of experience in all phases of trademark litigation, including preliminary injunctions, judge and jury trials, federal appeals and trademark trial and appeal board proceedings. They build on Barnes & Thornburg’s thriving IP practice.

    The team includes John T. Gabrielides, a prominent trademark and copyright litigator with more than 25 years of experience. Each team member served their former firm in administrative leadership roles, including on the board of directors and executive committee. Their arrival, which follows on the heels of two new IP partners in Minneapolis, underscores Barnes & Thornburg’s increasing IP bench strength across the country.

  • January 20, 2016 | People
    Romanucci & Blandin, LLC Promotes Vincent Arrigo to Associate Attorney

    Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a leading personal injury and civil trial practice law firm in Chicago, proudly appoints Vincent Arrigo to associate attorney. Prior to this recent appointment, Arrigo served as law clerk for the firm and contributed to cases concerning personal injury, medical negligence and product liability.

    “We welcome the addition of Vince on our team as an associate attorney,” said Stephan Blandin, Principal and Partner at Romanucci & Blandin. “Vince has proven himself a dedicated legal advocate of those who have been wrongly abused or neglected, and we look forward to his support on behalf of our clients.”