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  • August 1, 2013 | People
    Vechiola, Heidelberger join Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C.

    Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C., a law firm of experienced Wheaton divorce lawyers, is pleased to announce recent additions to their staff and an award highlighting superior service.

    The law office welcomes Anthony Vechiola as an associate attorney. Anthony concentrates his practice in the area of family law, particularly dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation disputes, paternity matters, child support, maintenance, property allocation, and orders of protection.

    Before Anthony joined the law firm as an attorney, he was a paralegal in the Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. office for seven years. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2012 after graduating from John Marshall Law School. Anthony is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.

    He has experience volunteering at the Cook County Domestic Violence Legal Clinic as a Supreme Court Rule 711 law clerk and at the John Marshall Law School Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Clinic.

    Attorney Elliot Heidelberger has also been added to the law firm, as senior counsel. He focuses his practice on family law, divorce, child custody, support, visitation, and related matters. Elliot has been honored with Leading Lawyers Network and Super Lawyers memberships, both for Family Law, and maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating.

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  • July 30, 2013 | People
    Hole, Rose promoted to partner at Loeb & Loeb

    Loeb & Loeb LLP has added two Chicago lawyers to the firm’s partnership. Nathan Hole and Seth Rose in the firm’s Chicago office have been promoted to partner.

    “Each of these attorneys has demonstrated leadership and excellence in their practice areas, while making significant contributions to our clients and to the success of the firm,” said Loeb & Loeb Chairman Michael Beck. “We are pleased to welcome them into the firm’s partnership.”

    The following is brief biographical information about each of the firm’s new partners:

  • July 30, 2013 | ISBA News
    President Holderman meets with Chinese delegation

    ISBA President Paula H. Holderman met with a delegation of Chinese lawyers on Monday at the Chicago Regional Office. Appellate Justice Jesse Reyes, a member of the ISBA Bench and Bar Section Council, was also on hand for the meeting. Representing the Chinese delegation were Linda Yang and Minglei Wu of the Beijing Bar Association.

    The group discussed differences in the American and Chinese legal systems and similarities among bar associations in the different countries. One noted recent change in the Chinese legal system is that judges are now required to have passed the bar exam. The judicial system previously consisted mostly of retired military officers.

     

  • July 25, 2013 | People
    Linscott R. Hanson 1937-2013

    Linscott R. Hanson, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City, IN. He was born Oct. 4, 1937 in Evanston, IL, was a former resident of Glenview, Mundelein and Barrington, living in Green Oaks for the past 16 years.

    Lin was a graduate of the University of Michigan, both undergraduate and law school (l96l). He was a senior partner with the firm DiMonte & Lizak, LLC in Park Ridge and practiced in the areas of corporate law and estate planning for over 50 years. Lin was one of the drafters of both the Business Corporation Act and Limited Liability Act. He was a 20 year member and past chairman of the Secretary of State’s Business Laws Advisory Committee. He chaired the Committee on Shareholders Alternative Remedies and the Illinois State Bar Association Section on Business Advice and Financial Planning.

    Lin had published books on corporation law and limited liability companies, and was a frequent lecturer and author on family owned businesses, estate planning and related topics. He co-authored the IL Corporation System, the IL Limited Liability System, the IL Forms System and penned the law, Pet Trusts in IL. He was a member of the Glenview New Church, and was a proud brother and member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity “DKE” and past president and board member of the International Rampant Lion Foundation.

    Surviving are his wife Mary Cate Hanson and their son Linscott II, “Scott” Hanson.

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  • July 23, 2013 | ISBA News | Events
    Learn how to build a better, more profitable practice at Solo & Small Firm Conference 2013

    The 2013 ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference will be held on Oct. 3-5 at the Westin Northwest Chicago in Itasca. Earn up to 16.5 hours of MCLE credit, including all 6 hours of required PMCLE credit.

     

    Register by Sept. 6 at www.isba.org/soloconference to receive the Early Bird discount.

    Learn how to BUILD A BETTER, MORE PROFITABLE PRACTICE.

     The 3 most productive days of your year won't be spent in court, won't be stressful, and won't involve arguing with opposing counsel. The 3 most productive days of your year will be spent learning practical information from our team of experts that you can put to work immediately to build a more profitable and productive practice.
  • July 23, 2013 | ISBA News
    New ISBA secretary, treasurer elected

    The Illinois State Bar Association's Board of Governors elected a new secretary and treasurer at its meeting Friday in Chicago.

    James F. McCluskey (left) will serve as secretary. McCluskey is a founding member of Momkus McCluskey, LLC in Lisle. He is in his fifth year on the Board. He has served as Chair of the ISBA Assembly Agenda & Program Committee and is a past member of the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Council.

    Judge Celia G. Gamrath (right) of Chicago was named treasurer. She is serving her second stint on the Board after being the Under 37 representative for Cook County from 2005-2008. She was a partner at Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck before becoming a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. She has served on the Assembly and was a member of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division from 1998-2006.

    The Board welcomed new members Bridget Duignan, Al Durkin, Gamrath and Kenya Jenkins-Wright of Chicago, Carey Gill of Carbondale, Hon. Elizabeth Rochford of Lake Forest, David Sosin of Orland Park and Angel Wawrzynek of Mattoon.

  • July 23, 2013 | People
    Gilbert W. Gordon 1949-2013

    Gilbert W. Gordon, age 64, Beloved husband of Bobbie, nee Rosenthaler. Cherished father of Richard (Jessica) and Jamie (Joost) Maier. Devoted grandfather of Molly and Charlie. Dear brother of the Hon. Robert (Marilyn) and Barry (Janice) Gordon. Fond brother in law of Susie and Howard Schwartz. Dear uncle and great-uncle to many.

    Gordon was a partner of Gordon Rappold & Miller LLC in Chicago. He was best known for winning a consumer-rights case against United Airlines on behalf of members of the airline's frequent flyer program. He argued the case before the U.S. Supreme Court and it eventually settled for more than $100 million.

    Services will be Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Rd., Highland Park. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery-Skokie. Contributions to Loyola University School of Law, Gilbert W. Gordon Scholarship Fund, 25 E. Pearson #1216, Chicago, IL 60611 would be appreciated.

    Info Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 630-MITZVAH (648-9824), or www.mitzvahfunerals.com

  • July 18, 2013 | Events
    IBF to honor Manny Sanchez at Gala 2013

    The Illinois Bar Foundation will honor Manny Sanchez of Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman, LLP with the Distinguished Award for Excellence at Gala 2013 on Oct. 18. The Gala will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. This year’s leadership includes Robert A. Clifford of Clifford Law Offices and William A. Von Hoene Jr. of Exelon Corporation as Gala Chairs, as well as the Hon. Russell W. Hartigan, Circuit Court of Cook County and Shawn S. Kasserman, of Tomasik Kotin Kasserman as Board Gala Chairs.

    The night includes cocktails, live and silent auctions, a raffle, dinner and dancing. To become a sponsor or purchase tickets, please call the IBF at 312.726.6072.

    A special thank you to our generous sponsors and table purchasers:

    Gala Partner
    Jerome Mirza Foundation

    Wine Sponsor
    ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

    Valet Sponsor
    Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C.

    Violin Trio Sponsor
    Hon. Russell W. Hartigan

    Coat Check Sponsor
    Hon. Debra B. Walker

    Patron Table Sponsors:
    Chris Mullen
    Tabet DiVito & Rothstein

    For more information, visit the IBF website at www.illinoisbarfoundation.org.

  • July 18, 2013 | People
    Elroy C. Sandquist III 1953-2013

    Elroy "Sandy" C. Sandquist III was born October 19, 1953 in Chicago to the late Elroy and Sally, nee Dunham, Sandquist. He went home to the Lord after a brief illness, on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in the loving arms of his wife and daughters, surrounded by family and dear friends. 

    Sandy was the beloved husband of Colleen Sandquist, nee Molohon, and dear father to Kylen and Kara Sandquist; He is also survived by his siblings, Deirdre, Ellen, and Peter Sandquist; his parents-in-law Patrick and Peggy Molohon; his sisters-in-law Carolyn (Frank) Schiefelbein, Cathy (Joe) D'Alessandro and Courtney (Dennis) Bond; dear uncle to many; and countless friends whose lives he touched in many ways throughout his life. 

    Sandy was a proud graduate of Francis W. Parker School, Brown University, and Northwestern University School of Law. In addition to his law practice, Sandy graced the stage as a musician, songwriter, actor, and most recently the founder of the Fremont Street Theater Company, a 501(C) 3 organization. He was an active member of Holy Family Parish in Inverness where his beautiful, rich voice brought inspiration to all.

    Interment St. Michael the Archangel, Palatine, IL. Sandy's dream was to further the arts for children and the community. In lieu of flowers and in support of Sandy's love of the arts, donations can be made to the Fremont Street Theater Company, 800 E. NW Hwy, Ste. 960, Palatine, IL 60067. (Better yet, come see his next show "The Drowsy Chaperone" in August at Cutting Hall in Palatine.) As Sandy would say, "The show must go on!"

  • July 18, 2013 | People
    Hubert E. Hermanek Sr. 1928-2013

    Hubert E. Hermanek Sr., 84, a longtime resident of Riverside, died July 2, 2013 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn.

    Mr. Hermanek was raised in Berwyn, attending Hiawatha School and Morton High School, where he was valedictorian of his class. He spent two years at Morton College before being accepted at the University of Chicago Law School, where he was classmates with Abner Mikva, Robert Bork and former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark.

    He graduated from law school in 1951 and was drafted into the U.S. Marines during the Korean War, following in the footsteps of his brother, Tom, who was a Marine who fought on Iwo Jima and was part of the patrol that reached the top of Mount Suribachi and raised the American flag over the island.

    During the Korean War, Mr. Hermanek was stationed in San Diego and was a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps.

    While on leave, he was admitted to the Illinois Bar. After the war, he worked independently and had a long career as a trial lawyer handling personal injury cases.

    After the war, he married Betty Jo St. Charles, and the couple moved to a home on Maplewood Road in 1962 and lived in Riverside for the next half century.

    Mr. Hermanek was also active in the Riverside Auxiliary Police Corps for more than 30 years, retiring at the rank of captain.

    "He just absolutely loved it," said his son, Hubert Hermanek Jr., who was elected North Riverside's mayor in April. "His two loves were being an auxiliary police officer and being a lawyer. He never took vacations. He just loved it."

    Mr. Hermanek practiced law, joining his son's law practice about 20 years ago. He worked in the practice until about two months ago, according to his son.