William Wood McKittrick, 95, died Dec. 25, 2010, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Davis McKittrick; daughter, Lynn McKittrick Pond; son, Bruce Wood McKittrick; son-in-law, Robert A. Pond; and daughter-in-law, Wendy Wilson McKittrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lafe Emmerson and Mary Lynn Wood McKittrick.
He attended DePauw University from 1932 to 1936, graduated in 1936 with an A.B. in political science, and was a member of 1933 DePauw University Football Team, which went "undefeated, untied and unscored upon." He attended Northwestern University School of Law from 1936 to 1939, graduated in 1939 with a J.D. degree, and was a member and Notes Editor of the Illinois Law Review of Northwestern University School of Law.
He joined the Law Firm of Pope and Ballard in Chicago, in 1939. From February 1942 through August 1942, he was on leave from Pope and Ballard for the purpose of performing government service as an attorney in the office of the General Counsel, the Panama Canal Zone. In November 1942, he enlisted and was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was called to active duty in February 1943. He was subsequently stationed on the escort carrier USS Kalinin Bay, including during the period of that ship's participation in the Battle Off Samar in late October 1944.
On December 19, 1942, he married Carolyn Lenne Davis, and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on December 19, 2010.
Chicago Area
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March 5, 2011 |
People
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March 4, 2011 |
People
Caleb H. Canby III, J.D. Attorney at law, age 88, passed on December 31, 2010 at home. He was born in Chicago and was a lifelong resident of Barrington. He is survived by his wife Bonnie S. (Kunsky) Canby. He is also survived by his three children, Ellen C. Lynch, Sarah C. Jackson, and Caleb L. Canby, six grandchildren, Samuel H. Lynch, Jane E. Lynch, Rachel C. Jackson, Max C. Jackson, Beata M. Canby and Grace M. Canby and two great-grandchildren, Olivia J. Lynch and Chloe W. Lynch. He is survived by loving nieces, Heather (Clem) Schulte and Dawn (Drew) Gentsch and numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents Caleb Harlan Canby Jr. and Ruth Cudney Canby preceded him in death. He was Corporal in the Marine Corps and a WWII Veteran serving in the Pacific. He was a volunteer firefighter for Barrington Fire Department for 36 years. He was issued a Commission As A Justice Of The Piece on April 26, 1957 which expired in April of 1961. He was also a Special Prosecutor for the Village of Barrington in 1970. He was a 55 year member of the Illinois State Bar Ass. and served as the attorney for the Incorporation of the Village of Barrington Hills. For many years he was the attorney for the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District. He was also the attorney for 1st Federal Savings and Loan of Barrington until it's merger with Bank One (Chase).
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March 2, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_18054" align="alignright" width="135" caption="Danielle Kays"][/caption] Grady Pilgrim Christakis Bell LLP announced today that Danielle Kays has joined the firm as an associate. Kays joins the firm from Cheng Cohen LLC and focuses on complex commercial litigation. “We’re pleased to have Danielle on board,” said Jeff Pilgrim, a founding partner of Grady Pilgrim. “She is a bright, young talent and her experience in trial litigation enhances our firm’s expanding Commercial Litigation practice.” Kays focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation in a wide variety of areas, including breach of contract, fraud, trademark infringement, trade secret, unfair competition, franchise-dealer, employment, consumer finance, class action defense and real estate disputes. She has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Star by Law & Politics magazine for the past two years. Kays is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. She is also a member of the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar. Kays received a J.D., cum laude, from University of Illinois College of Law and a B.A.
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March 1, 2011 |
ISBA News | People
A number of ISBA leaders attended the DuPage County Bar Association's Judges Nite on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn. This year's production, the event's 36th, was titled "Flee." On hand for the show were (from left): ISBA Board of Governor Lisa Nyuli; candidate for 3rd VP Rick Felice; current 3rd VP Paula H. Holderman and Board of Governor Jim McCluskey.
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February 28, 2011
State
- George Ryan deposition sheds light on his Death Row decision, Chicago Sun-Times
SCOTUS
- Supreme Court: Dying victims statement can be used in court, Chicago Tribune
Chicago area
- Lawyer: Let client have hair done before trial, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Coleman trial set to begin April 11, Belleville News-Democrat
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February 28, 2011 |
Events
Former ISBA board member Hon. Sheila M. Murphy will be honored at Phi Alpha Delta Law's annual St. PADdy's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Murphy is being honored for her outstanding community service, commitment to justice and tireless advocacy of human rights. The event will feature traditional Irish fare, friends and musical guest Seanchie. Please consult the attached flyer for additional information regarding the event. Early bird pricing applies through March 7th. Tickets may be purchased by check or electronically through Pay Pal at www.chicagopad.bbnow.org.
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February 24, 2011 |
ISBA News
[caption id="attachment_17935" align="alignright" width="300" caption="ISBA President Mark Hassakis and Presiding Judge of the Cook County Juvenile Courts Michael Toomin discuss juvenile justice issues."][/caption] Illinois State Bar Association President Mark Hassakis met to discuss juvenile justice issues with the presiding judge of the Cook County Juvenile Justice Division, Judge Michael Toomin. President Hassakis had earlier toured the facility with Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative President Betsy Clarke and Dr. Beverly Butler, Special Assistant to Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans. The group met with Judge Toomin and Chief Court Officer Diane Walsh after the tour to discuss juvenile justice issues, specifically re-entry programs and alternatives to detention. Judge Toomin recently succeeded Curtis Heaston, who led the juvenile courts for more than a decade earlier this year.
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February 23, 2011
State
- Prosecutors to drop some charges against Blagojevich, Chicago Sun-Times
Southern Illinois
- Former Gallatin Co. sheriff now in federal Fla. prison, The Southern
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February 23, 2011 |
People
[caption id="attachment_17880" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Nikoleta Lamprinakos"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_17881" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Stephen Miller"][/caption] RSNLT, a specialty law firm representing school districts, community colleges, municipalities and other local governmental entities, is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and an associate to the firm’s Chicago office. Partner Stephen Miller is an experienced litigation and trial attorney, concentrating his practice in the defense of local governments, employment discrimination defense, construction, and municipal liability. Stephen earned his J.D. from University of Michigan Law School in 1979, and his B.A. from Northwestern University in 1976. Associate Nikoleta Lamprinakos concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance defense and municipal liability. She has represented clients in various areas of defense litigation including civil rights, municipality defense, construction injuries, product liability, and general negligence. She has been involved in the preparation of trials in federal and state court. Nikoleta received her J.D.
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February 17, 2011 |
Events
[caption id="attachment_17833" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The band OMT - One More Time with Naperville attorney Richard Kuhn (right) performs at Lawyers Rock Legends."][/caption] Over 400 people enjoyed the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Rock Legends fundraising event on Feb. 3 at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. The event raised over $55,000 to support the programs of the IBF. In the fall of 2010, the IBF held a contest on its Facebook page to determine which bands would be selected to perform. People were asked to become a fan of the page, and then view the submitted auditions and vote for their favorite bands. A total of 21 bands from around the state submitted auditions. In December, a panel of unbiased professional musicians viewed the final submissions, and taking into account all of the votes cast, chose the winning bands. The winning bands, which had to include at least one lawyer, were:
- Barristers Big Band
- Catfish & the Big Boss Blues Band
- The Orphans
- OMT-One More Time
- 5-thirty
- Joe Biscelgia plus Three
- Loren Golden Jazz Ensemble