The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Azam Nizamuddin to serve as a Commissioner on the Commission on Professionalism.
Additionally, Heather Kroencke, Kathleen Pine, and Trisha Rich have been reappointed as Commissioners for terms ending December 31, 2025.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford has been appointed as its Supreme Court Liaison. Justice Rochford assumes the role from Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, who was sworn in as Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice in November 2022.
Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP would like to announce as of January 1, 2023 various management changes.
Harold B. (Hal) Oakley has completed an 8-year term as Chair of the firm and a 12-year term as a member of its Executive Committee. Michael A. Bickhaus will continue as Managing Partner, which position will now also include the duties of the Chair.
Harry John Sterling, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 3, 2023.
Karl Stephen Leo "Steve" Anderson, 89, of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, passed away peacefully in Ellicott City MD on December 29, 2022.
Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. welcomes associate Stephanie M. Berardi to the firm.
Stephanie focuses her practice on Trust and Probate Litigation, Estate Administration, Will Contests, and Fiduciary Defense Litigation. Stephanie received her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law (2020) and her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017).
Nicholas T. Motherway joined Clifford Law Offices as an attorney at the firm effective Friday, Nov. 11.
Motherway is a highly experienced attorney having received numerous verdicts and settlements in plaintiffs’ medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury law. He also has extensive experience in the area of nursing home neglect and abuse.
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce the election of 28 attorneys to shareholder, effective today. The new shareholders were elected based on their superior client service and dedicated legal commitment.
The new shareholders span 13 Polsinelli offices and 16 practices, covering all seven of the firm’s departments.
Mary Terese (Terry) Fawell passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the age of 72, at peace and with her son Alex and daughter-in-law Rachael.
Robert “Bob” Connors, age 55, of Chicago; loving husband of Frances Connors; proud father of Maddie & Jack Connors; cherished son of Marsha & the late Bob Connors; dear brother of Christopher Connors.