[caption id="attachment_12408" align="alignright" width="300" caption="ISBA President John O'Brien, honoree Ralph DeBartolo and ISBA Board of Governors member Jim Morici"][/caption]
ISBA President John G. O’Brien presented the Law Enforcement Award to Ralph DeBartolo on May 27 at the 3rd District Courthouse in Rolling Meadows. DeBartolo is chief of the Cook County Sheriff's Department's Office of Court Services. This award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. The award is given sparingly to recognize those who truly excel in the field of law enforcement.
Chief DeBartolo is receiving the award for his tireless efforts to improve security measures and emergency procedures in the Rolling Meadows courthouse, as well as his volunteer efforts to help increase awareness and respect for the local Italian-American community.
Since joining the Sheriff’s Office in 1989, he has distinguished himself in providing safety and security for local judges, court personnel, inmates and the public. He streamlined operations and significantly increased the collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the legal community.
DeBartolo was one of the founding officers of the Italian-American Police Officers Association and has served as its chairman and president.
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June 21, 2010 |
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June 16, 2010 |
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The Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association will meet on June 26 at 9 a.m. during the 134th Annual Meeting in St. Louis. The Agenda is available for view below. Agenda for June 26, 2010, Meeting of the Assembly
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June 15, 2010 |
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"Dealing with Debt Collectors & Relief Scams" and "Medical Malpractice: Start to Finish," half-hour programs presented by the Illinois State Bar Association, will air on Chicago Access Network Television, Channel 21, on Illinois Law in June. "Dealing with Debt Collectors & Relief Scams" will air on Tuesdays, June 15 and June 29 at 10 p.m. This program focuses on avoiding debt relief scams and how to deal with debt collectors. "Medical Malpractice" will air on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 p.m. Appearing on the show will be: program moderator Sam Kavathas of Kavathas & Castenes; Karen M. Enright of Winters Enright Salzetti & O’Brien, LLC; Judge Elizabeth Budzinski, Cook County Circuit Court; and Ronald W. Kalish of Steinberg Goodman & Kalish. “Illinois Law” is a cable production of the ISBA. The 35,000-member organization, with offices in Springfield and Chicago, provides professional services to Illinois lawyers, and education and services to the public.
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June 11, 2010 |
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The IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund appoved a grant of $5,500 to sponsor an ISBA/YLD Summer Intern at Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) for the summer. YLD Chair Kelley Gandurski is pictured presenting the check to PILI Director of Programs Michael Bergmann. This grant will provide for intern Susanna Bucaro, a law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, to work at the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation this summer.
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June 9, 2010 |
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The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce that it will honor Benjamin K. Miller, former Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, for his outstanding career and contributions as an attorney and jurist. The presentation of the award will take place during a special session of the Illinois Supreme Court at 2:00 PM in the Illinois Supreme Court Courtroom, 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, on June 14, 2010. A reception hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association will follow the presentation ceremony. The award is known as “The Honorable George N. Leighton Justice Award” and is given each year to an attorney or jurist whose career represents the highest standards of the profession and is dedicated to public service. In 2009, the inaugural award was given to its namesake, Judge George N. Leighton. RSVP to: confirm@illinoiscourthistory.org or 217.670.0890 extension 3 Photo ID required to enter the building.
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June 3, 2010 |
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[caption id="attachment_11933" align="alignright" width="300" caption="YLD Council member Adela Lucchesi presents a $5,000 check to Fran Rossate of Winnebago CASA."][/caption] ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council member Adela Lucchesi presents a $5,000 check to Winnebago County CASA Board Chairperson Fran Rossate. The grant will support the Recruitment/Training Coordinator to continue to recruit and train additional advocates to respond to the stated need of the Juvenile Court Judge in Winnebago County. The YLD Council started - beginning last year with ISBA Past President Jack Carey - giving a grant in honor of the current ISBA President. This grant is in honor of John O'Brien.
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May 27, 2010 |
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[caption id="attachment_11801" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Lisa Corrao"][/caption] Lisa Corrao has been selected to be Executive Director of the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF), the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association. Corrao joined the Foundation in March, 2008, as Associate Executive Director. Her previous experience includes serving as the Director of Development for the Chicago Sinfonietta and Vice President of Advancement for the Illinois Saint Andrew Society in North Riverside. She was Director of Development and Communications of the Glenwood School for Boys and Girls from 1996 to 2000. “Lisa’s extensive experience fits well with the goals and programs of the Foundation,” said Vincent Cornelius of Wheaton, IBF president. “We are looking forward to expanding the IBF’s ability to channel funding to crucial legal and social services that are increasingly needed by Illinois citizens.” Established in 1951, the Illinois Bar Foundation’s mission is to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity. A native of Park Forest, IL, Corrao received her B.A.
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May 18, 2010 |
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The Southern Illinois University School of Law will present "Who Me? A Law School Professor" on Thursday, June 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Illinois State Bar Association's Annual Meeting in St. Louis. This program will address reasons to become a law professor and explain the hiring process. Southern Illinois University School of Law presents this program to encourage the diversity among law professors. There will be handouts and time for one on one questions, as well as a group presentation. Click here for more information on the Annual Meeting.
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May 14, 2010 |
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[caption id="attachment_11387" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Terri Z. Greenberg and Krysia Ressler"][/caption] The IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund recently presented a $5,000 grant to CASA Lake County. Pictured on the left is Terri Z. Greenberg, Executive Director of CASA and Krysia Ressler, Waukegan, member of the YLD Council. The grant was given to support the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who represent children who are under court jurisdiction because they have suffered physical abuse, family violence, psycholgical torment, sexual abuse, neglect or abandonment while in the care of their parents. CASA volunteers work to help these children find safe, permanent homes.
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May 12, 2010 |
ISBA News | Practice News
[caption id="attachment_11139" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on Medical Malpractice – Start to Finish will be (from left): program moderator Samuel A. Kavathas, Karen M. Enright, Hon. Elizabeth Budzinski and Ronald W. Kalish."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_11140" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Appearing on Personal Injury – Start to Finish will be (from left) Hon. Thomas V. Lyons, II, Ronald W. Kalish, Karen M. Enright, and program moderator Samuel A. Kavathas."][/caption] Medical Malpractice - Start to Finish and Personal Injury - Start to Finish, half-hour programs presented by the Illinois State Bar Association, will air on Chicago Access Network Television, Channel 21 in May and June. Medical Malpractice will air on Tuesdays, May 18 and June 1, at 10 p.m. Appearing on the show will be: program moderator Sam Kavathas of Kavathas & Castenes; Karen M.
