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  • November 19, 2019 | People
    In Recognition of Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke

    By Neil Hartigan, former Illinois Attorney General

    For the last 60 years I’ve been involved in public life, I’ve known many talented people who’ve made important contributions, but only a few are exceptional people. One of those is Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke, who as an elected justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois has just been chosen by her fellow justices as the new chief justice. She’s the perfect choice.

    The role of the chief justice is a multifaceted one. She will lead the court in deciding the law on the most and important questions confronting our state. The judicial record and reputation are important. Fortunately, Justice Burke’s 30-year record of judicial experience is outstanding.

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  • November 18, 2019 | People
    Attorney Jennifer Maloney Joins St. Louis Office of Baker Sterchi

    Attorney Jennifer Maloney has joined the St. Louis office of Baker Sterchi.

    An active member of the St. Clair County Bar Association, Maloney is currently serving as president after having previously served as first vice president and secretary, and as a member of the Board of Directors. She is also a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, East St. Louis Bar Association, Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association and Missouri Bar.

  • November 15, 2019 | People
    A Special Man with a Huge Heart

    Dr. Ernest W. Beutel, our partner and our friend, left us on November 8, 2019, for his Eternal Rest. A founding member of our firm, Ernie, as he was known by many, always considered our clients our patients, as he was guided by an unrelenting motivation to help people and to cure the infirm, as he had in his long and distinguished career as a physician and cardiothoracic surgeon, prior to his career in Law.

  • November 14, 2019 | People
    Hannah Vanderlaan Joins Freeborn’s Chicago Office as Litigation Associate

    Freeborn & Peters LLP has announced that Hannah D. Vanderlaan has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an associate in the Litigation and Environment and Energy Law practice groups.

    Vanderlaan focuses her practice primarily on environmental-based litigation and regulatory counseling.

  • November 14, 2019 | People
    Faegre Baker Daniels Welcomes 3 Fall Associates to Chicago’s 2019 Class

    Faegre Baker Daniels has announced that three new fall associates have joined its Chicago office. 

  • November 1, 2019 | People
    Attorney Patrick T. Driscoll, Jr. Passes Away

    Patrick Thomas Driscoll, Jr., 77, of Glenview, died peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and other close family members.

    Pat Driscoll, "Paddy" to his grandchildren, was an understated man whose quiet demeanor concealed a brilliant mind, a quick wit, a natural propensity for debate, a tender heart, and a dogged tenacity that served him well in his life-long career as an attorney.

  • November 1, 2019 | People
    Robert Charles Cook 1956-2019

    Robert Charles Cook, of St. Louis, Mo., died at his home on September 23, 2019.

    He was born on October 3, 1956, in Effingham, Ill., the son of Charles Everett and Sarah Alice (Bush) Cook, who preceded him in death.

  • October 28, 2019 | People
    The Davi Law Group, LLC Expands by Opening a New Naperville Office

    The Davi Law Group, LLC opened a new office in Naperville recently.

    The new location joins the firm’s other offices in Chicago, Wheaton, and Joliet. The Davi Law Group, LLC provides legal representation in several practice areas, including divorce, family law, parentage, child support and custody, property valuation and division, juvenile law, adoption, guardianship, estate planning and probate, wills and trusts, motorsports, and more.

  • October 24, 2019 | People
    Madison County Bar Association Celebrates Pro Bono Week

    More than 120 members of the Madison County Bar Association met on Oct. 24 to celebrate Pro Bono Week.

    Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier made the keynote remarks. The 2019 Pro Bono Service Award was presented to David Fahrenkamp, and the Rising Pro Bono Star Award went to Rebecca Hausman of Simmons, Hanley, Conroy.

  • October 21, 2019 | People
    Attorney Justin L. Weisberg Joins Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. (RSP)

    Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. (RSP) announced attorney Justin L. Weisberg joined its team of construction law and commercial litigation attorneys.