New attorneys were admitted to practice in Illinois on May 9 at four separate locations across the state. The Fifth Judicial District ceremony was held in the Courtroom of the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 E. Capitol Ave., in Springfield.
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May 9, 2019 | ISBA News
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May 7, 2019 |
ISBA News
All ISBA systems will be down due to a network upgrade beginning Tuesday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. The interruption is expected to be short (20 minutes), but could last up to two hours. During this time the ISBA website will not be available. As a result you will also not be able to log into Fastcase, online CLE, and ISBA Central. Here is what you need to know and steps you can take to ensure continued service.
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May 6, 2019 |
People
Kansas City-headquartered Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, has added Laura K. Beasley to the firm’s Belleville, Illinois office.
Beasley, who joined the firm as a member, practices in the areas of civil litigation defense, general liability, class action/mass torts, insurance coverage, personal injury, and product liability. She brings to the firm clients in the medical device and other manufacturing sectors.
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May 6, 2019 |
Practice News
New attorneys will be admitted to practice in Illinois on Thursday, May 9, with Illinois Supreme Court justices presiding and administering the attorney's oath to 335 new attorneys across the state.
All of the candidates set to be sworn in have passed the Illinois State Bar Examination and a required ethics examination and were certified by the Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness. They will bring the total number of licensed attorneys in Illinois to approximately 96,300.
The largest group, 245, will be admitted in the First Judicial District during three ceremonies at the James R. Thompson Center Assembly Hall, located at 100 W. Randolph St., in Chicago. The ceremonies will be at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke will preside over the 9 a.m. ceremony, Illinois Supreme Court Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. will preside over the 11:30 a.m. ceremony, and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis will preside over the 2 p.m. ceremony.
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April 30, 2019 |
People
Ralph John Derango Jr., 81, of Swansea, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from complications related to heart surgery, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1937, in LaSalle. After graduating from LaSalle-Peru High School in 1955, he attended LaSalle Peru Junior College and the University of Illinois. He graduated at the top of his class from John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1961. Shortly thereafter, he began practicing law in Belleville and continued practicing part-time until his death. He fought hard for his clients and never hesitated to help anyone who needed legal advice. In addition to his law practice, he worked briefly as an assistant state's attorney and an assistant public defender. He served for many years as school board attorney for Belleville Township District #201, O'Fallon District #203, Central District #104, Pontiac-William Holliday District #105, and High Mount District #116.
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April 29, 2019 |
People
The St. Clair County Bar Association held their annual Law Day breakfast on April 26 in Bellville.
More than 150 people attended the event.
Pictured are ISBA Second Vice President Dennis Orsey, Judge Julie Katz, Nathaniel Elwood, Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson, and Judge Stacy Campbell. Elwood, an attorney at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance, received the Hudlin Memorial Award.
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April 17, 2019 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has assigned Circuit Judge Mark M. Boie of the First Judicial Circuit as an appellate court justice in the Fifth District.
Judge Boie was assigned to fill the vacancy created by the election of Justice David K. Overstreet to the Fifth District Appellate Court. The assignment of Judge Boie takes effect on May 1, and will remain in effect until further order of the court.
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April 5, 2019 |
Practice News
The U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois is accepting applications for assistant United States attorney openings in its Criminal Division in Benton and Fairview Heights.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post-J.D. legal experience. U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred qualifications include admission to the Illinois bar and three years of post-J.D. litigation experience.
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March 29, 2019 |
People
The Madison County Bar Association and the St. Clair County Bar Association held a joint meeting on March 28 at Casino Queen in East St. Louis.
Attendees included Madison County Bar President David Weder, ISBA Second Vice President Dennis Orsey, ISBA Third Vice President Anna Krolikowska, and St. Clair County Bar President Chet Kelly.
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March 25, 2019 |
People
Sandra (Sandy) J. Tatoian, an attorney in creditor’s rights and civil litigation, has joined the commercial practice hroup at the law firm of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.
Tatoian’s background includes providing legal counsel on foreclosures, mechanics liens, adult guardianship, real estate law, creditors’ rights, civil litigation, probate litigation, and more.