The Illinois Bar Foundation will host a reception for the Lawyers Care Fund (formerly known as the Subsistence Fund of the IBF) on Thursday, June 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Plaza at Park Grill in Millennium Park.
Donations to the Lawyers Care Fund are used to provide support to those lawyers or their families who are unable to support themselves due to age, infirmity or other tragedy. The typical subsistence recipients are active bar members. They have a severe and debilitating illness that prevents them from practicing law. The illness is such that their medical expenses have depleted their savings and, with no current income, they can’t support their family or pay their mortgage. The Foundation steps in to keep the family in their home and put some food on the table.
For more information visit www.illinoisbarfoundation.org or call the IBF at (312) 726-6072.
Chicago Area
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May 28, 2010 |
Events
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May 28, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_11841" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Jameika Williams Mangum"][/caption] McHenry County Assistant State’s Attorney Jameika Williams Mangum has resigned to form The Mangum Law Firm, LLC. As an Assistant State’s Attorney, Ms. Mangum handled a variety of matters ranging from traffic to domestic violence. Prior to joining the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, Ms. Mangum was an Assistant District Attorney for the state of New Mexico. While there, Ms. Mangum handled misdemeanors in the city of Albuquerque. Ms. Mangum is a former Law Clerk of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The Mangum Law Firm, LLC is a general practice firm, with a focus on Traffic, Family, and Criminal law. Amid the recession, Mangum is excited about the new practice, and looks forward to serving residents and businesses in Illinois. In response to criticism about the timing of the formation, Mangum states, “I’m well aware of the fact that the practice of law is not recession proof, but I’m excited about being available to cater to the needs of Illinois residents with legal issues.” Ms. Mangum is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), and has recently been appointed to the ISBA Assembly seat serving Cook County.
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May 27, 2010 |
People
Frederick H. Cohen died of complications from cancer earlier this month at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Cohen, a principal at the firm of Goldberg Kohn, was an advocate for poor children's medical care who was a co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs in a class-action suit filed on behalf of 600,000 children eligible for Medicaid. After a monthlong trial in 2004, U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow agreed with the plaintiff's argument that the state was not providing the poor with care equal to the general population. The judge went on to approve a settlement that required the state of Illinois to increase payments to doctors and dentists caring for children for low-income families. The trial took place in the midst of Mr. Cohen's own long-running medical drama. First diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2001, he suffered a recurrence just as proceedings were about to get under way. Click here to read the full obituary in the Chicago Tribune.
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May 27, 2010
Chicago area
- Judge: Indicted Kane County coroner can vacation in Fla., Daily Herald
- Witness testifies he was shocked into confession, Chicago Sun-Times
- New charges in slaying of 3-year-old Riley Fox, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- O'Fallon High School wants to move court case involving former band director's misconduct, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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May 26, 2010 |
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[caption id="attachment_11779" align="alignright" width="150" caption="George N. Leighton"][/caption] The John Marshall Law School will honor retired U.S. District Court Judge George N. Leighton with the inaugural George N. Leighton Equal Justice Award Thursday, June 10, at a reception and dinner beginning at 5 p.m. at The Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard. The George N. Leighton Equal Justice Award was established in honor of Judge Leighton’s devotion to protecting the rights of his clients and all citizens whatever their station in life. The award also reflects his longtime commitment and service to The John Marshall Law School as both an adjunct professor and his support of the law school’s mission of access and opportunity. Proceeds from the event establish the George N. Leighton Fellowship for the Study of Prisoners Rights at The John Marshall Law School and benefit the Edward T. and Noble W. Lee Chair in Constitutional Law.
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May 26, 2010
Central Illinois
- Corrections officers again found not guilty, Peoria Journal Star
Chicago area
- Sonnenschein to combine with UK law firm Denton Wilde, Chicago Business
- Blago lawyers accuse judge of mishandling jury selection, Chicago Tribune
- Defendant gets ultimatum on court appearance, Daily Herald
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May 25, 2010
Central Illinois
- Hearings for Tazewell County jailers resume, Peoria Journal Star
Chicago area
- Rolling Meadows settles lawsuit over police blockade, Daily Herald
- Prosecutors won't appeal ruling in DUI cop case, Chicago Tribune
Southern Illinois
- Judge Wharton removes himself from murder trial, Belleville News-Democrat
Nation
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May 24, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_11678" align="alignright" width="150" caption="G. A. Finch"][/caption] G. A. Finch, a senior partner at Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, has launched Your Executive Life blog, which focuses on executive employment contracts, compensation, advancement and ethics. "This is an opportunity to consolidate my writings on these subjects and to provide an easily accessible resource to those persons who are interested," says Mr. Finch. "I look forward to engaging in conversations generated by my blog." Based in Chicago, Hoogendoorn & Talbot was formed by its two name partners who left their partnerships at Kirkland & Ellis 25 years ago to form a boutique practice. The law firm concentrates in business law, estate planning, real estate law, litigation and family law.
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May 24, 2010
Chicago area
- High court rules for black Chicago firefighters, Chicago Tribune
- Questioning of potential Burge jurors begins today, Chicago Tribune
Northern Illinois
- Man in Sunday's standoff to appear in court, Rockford Register Star
SCOTUS
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May 19, 2010 |
Events
[caption id="attachment_11606" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Jerold Solovy"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_11605" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Chief Judge James Holderman"][/caption] Jerold Solovy, Chairman Emeritus of Jenner & Block, LLP, will deliver the commencement address to 320 degree recipients of The John Marshall Law School on Sunday, May 23, at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Mr. Solovy will also receive an honorary degree - for his commitment to public service and pro bono work as well as his brilliant legal career. The school will also present an honorary degree to U.S. District Court Chief Judge James Holderman for his service to the judiciary as well as his efforts in continuing legal education, especially in the area of Intellectual Property.