Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce that the firm has elected four attorneys to partnership and promoted one attorney to counsel. The promotions, which are effective January 1, 2025, span several practice groups and offices including St. Louis, Chicago and New York.
The newly elected partners are:
Robert John Connor was born October 6th, 1952; died November 15th, 2024; the sole child of Robert Emmett Connor and Lorraine Rita Hinske Connor, both deceased. He was a lifelong resident of Chicago; and for many he was a well-respected and beloved colleague, mentor, and friend.
Clausen Miller has re-elected Dennis Fitzpatrick as Clausen Miller’s President and CEO, marking his 12th term in this role.
“With his 35-year tenure at Clausen Miller, Dennis has been guided by his strong vision for the firm in its extraordinary focus on serving our insurance industry clients,” General Counsel and Senior Partner Amy Paulus said. “Through Dennis’ continued leadership, our firm is on course for another fantastic year of achievements in 2025.”
The law firm of SRNM announces the upcoming retirement of Steven E. Siebers, who will be concluding an exceptional career of over 40 years in legal practice on December 31, 2024.
Throughout his distinguished career, Steve has been a cornerstone of the area’s legal community, providing experienced counsel and dedicated service to both clients and colleagues. His contributions have been invaluable to the clients he’s supported over the years and to us at SRNM the last few years when he joined the firm as a partner in 2022.
SRNM is excited to announce that Katherine (Bickhaus) Frieden has joined the firm as its newest associate!
A Quincy native, Katherine is eager to begin her legal career and make an impact on the community she knows so well. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Missouri and recently graduated from Baylor University School of Law. Katherine passed the bar and is licensed to practice in Texas, with licenses in Illinois and Missouri pending. Katherine will have a general practice with an emphasis on litigation.
Donald C. Schiller, respected attorney, active member of both the legal and academic communities, and beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Highland Park, IL. on October 18th, 2024, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Debra Liss Thomas has been named Managing Attorney. In this role, she will collaborate extensively with Managing and Senior Partner Gina A. DeBoni on administration of the firm, while also being responsible for continuing education programs and professional development of the firm’s attorneys and staff.
Debra has been an attorney for 22 years and has been with Romanucci & Blandin since 2015.
J. Robert “Bob” Geiman, Sr., 93, of Vero Beach, FL and formerly of Wilmette, IL and Chicago, IL, passed away on September 5, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ann Fitzgerald Geiman; loving father of J. Robert “Bob” (Sara) Geiman, Jr., William Patrick Geiman and Timothy Michael (Allison) Geiman; proud grandfather of J. Robert “Bobby” Geiman III, Sophia Suzann Geiman and Luke Michael Geiman; and caring brother of the late Nancy Lou Pope. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, private services were held at Saints Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka, IL.
Raymond Edward Moss was born on March 23, 1932, in Washington, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2024.
A reception at the ISBA's Chicago Regional Office was held on August 22, 2024, honoring Sonni Choi Williams as the 148th president of the Illinois State Bar Association.