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  • January 12, 2016 | People
    Rohlfing joins Arnstein & Lehr LLP Construction Practice

    The national law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP welcomes James T. Rohlfing to its Chicago office as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the Construction Practice Group.

    “James is a superb addition to Arnstein & Lehr LLP,” said Michael Gesas, Managing Partner of Arnstein & Lehr LLP’s Chicago office. “Having James join our team enhances our capabilities in construction and litigation. We are thrilled to have him come on board.”

    Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rohlfing served as President of the Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractor's Association (IMSCA), the largest organization of subcontractors in Illinois. He has drafted legislation on construction issues introduced in the Illinois legislature and written numerous articles relating to construction law and litigation. Additionally, he founded his own law firm and was a partner at two prominent Chicago business law firms, leading their litigation departments.”

  • January 12, 2016 | People
    Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners

    Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that three associates were recently named partners.

    Patrick P. Clyder focuses his practice on Product Liability Litigation, as well as Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes. He received his J.D. cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2007 and his B.S. with high honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2004.

    Derrick L. Haddox focuses his practice on Construction Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, Asbestos Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Insurance. He received his J.D. in 2007 from DePaul University College of Law and his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 2001.

    Brett M. Henne focuses his practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare, Fire and Explosion Litigation and Construction Litigation. He received his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and his B.S. from Northeastern Illinois University in 1994.

  • January 12, 2016 | Practice News
    Applications being accepted for federal bankruptcy judge

    The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Applicants must also be willing to travel to other locations in the Seventh Circuit to handle cases as need arises. Interested applicants may obtain an application by accessing the Court of Appeals website at www.ca7.uscourts.gov. Persons interested in applying for this position should send their applications to:

  • January 11, 2016 | People
    Debra Thomas joins Romanucci & Blandin, LLC as Attorney and CLE Manager

    Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a leading personal injury and civil trial practice law firm in Chicago, proudly announces the hiring of Debra L. Thomas as attorney and continuing legal education (CLE) manager.  Ms. Thomas is a third-generation lawyer with years of legal experience in the fields of criminal defense and civil litigation.

    “We welcome the addition of Debra on our team and look forward to her making an immediate contribution,” said Stephan D. Blandin, Principal and Partner at Romanucci & Blandin. “Debra’s background as an educator and her significant experience in CLE coordination with the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) will be invaluable as R&B Law develops an in-house CLE program with the ultimate goal of becoming an accredited provider in 2016.”

  • January 11, 2016 | People
    Jenner & Block elects Slachetka as Partner

    ​Jenner & Block, a law firm with global reach, has elected 18 lawyers to the partnership, effective January 1, 2016. The new partners include Michele L. Slachetka in Chicago.

    Michele Slachetka represents public and privately held companies in a wide range of matters including civil litigation involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, fraud and insurance claims, bankruptcy litigation, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings. In recent years, she has represented several large public companies in internal investigations and investigations initiated by the United States Department of Justice. She has significant experience in the area of attorney-client privilege and co-edits the firm’s privilege outline, Protecting Confidential Legal Information: A Handbook for Analyzing Issues Under the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine. 

  • January 11, 2016 | CLE
    CLE: Illinois State and Local Tax Update - 2016

    Get the Illinois legislation updates you need to effectively advise your clients on important state tax issues with this three-hour seminar on January 29, 2016! Tax attorneys, CPA’s practicing state tax, and attorneys with clients that are subject to or exempt from Illinois state and local income, sales, or property tax – with intermediate practice experience – who attend this seminar will better understand: the sales, income and property tax issues still being considered by the State, Cook County, and the City of Chicago to address preexisting fiscal problems; the legislative items that state businesses support; the recent Illinois court decisions that address state and local tax issues; the property tax issues currently being considered by the Illinois General Assembly; and the income, franchise, and sales tax changes enacted during the 2015-2016 legislative session.

    The program – which will be held at the ISBA Chicago Office and via Live Webcast – is presented by the ISBA State & Local Tax Section and qualifies for 3.0 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register.

  • January 8, 2016 | People
    Father and son form Niro Law Group, LLC

    William L. Niro, a seasoned veteran of law practice and his son, Christopher W. Niro, who is the Former Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and current member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Bar Foundation, are now the owners of Niro Law Group, LLC. (135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 3025 Chicago, IL 60603. (312) 767.2086. www.nirolaw.com). 

    William and Christopher formed the new firm after leaving the Intellectual Property Litigation firm Niro, Haller & Niro. Niro Law Group will concentrate on the areas of intellectual property, business affairs counseling and litigation.

  • January 8, 2016 | Practice News
    Comment sought on reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Pamela Hollis

    United States Bankruptcy Judge Pamela Hollis of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals to a new 14-year term when her current term expires on January 26, 2017. A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the United States District Court who exercises the authority of the district court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code. 28 U.S.C. § 151.

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  • January 6, 2016 | People
    Leech Tishman moves office to Oak Brook

    Law firm looking to expand client base in Chicagoland

    Leech Tishman’s Chicago-based attorneys recently moved from Lisle into offices at The Drake Oak Brook Plaza in Oak Brook, effective December 1, 2015. The new location allows the firm’s attorneys to be more accessible to its corporate clients headquartered in the area and to grow its Chicagoland client base.

  • January 6, 2016 | Practice News
    Cook County Associate Judge process postponed until after March 15 primary

    The Nominating Committee of the Cook County Circuit Court decided today to postpone the Associate Judge selection process until after the March 15 primary election.

    The Nominating Committee took this action to avoid the potential appearance of impropriety because several applicants for Associate Judge are also running for Circuit Judge in the March primary.