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  • January 11, 2016 | People
    Jenner & Block elects Slachetka as Partner

    ​Jenner & Block, a law firm with global reach, has elected 18 lawyers to the partnership, effective January 1, 2016. The new partners include Michele L. Slachetka in Chicago.

    Michele Slachetka represents public and privately held companies in a wide range of matters including civil litigation involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, fraud and insurance claims, bankruptcy litigation, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings. In recent years, she has represented several large public companies in internal investigations and investigations initiated by the United States Department of Justice. She has significant experience in the area of attorney-client privilege and co-edits the firm’s privilege outline, Protecting Confidential Legal Information: A Handbook for Analyzing Issues Under the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine. 

  • January 8, 2016 | People
    Father and son form Niro Law Group, LLC

    William L. Niro, a seasoned veteran of law practice and his son, Christopher W. Niro, who is the Former Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and current member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Bar Foundation, are now the owners of Niro Law Group, LLC. (135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 3025 Chicago, IL 60603. (312) 767.2086. www.nirolaw.com). 

    William and Christopher formed the new firm after leaving the Intellectual Property Litigation firm Niro, Haller & Niro. Niro Law Group will concentrate on the areas of intellectual property, business affairs counseling and litigation.

  • January 6, 2016 | People
    Denby, Meno, Bloomer & Denby adds new associate attorney

    The law firm of Denby, Meno, Bloomer & Denby is pleased to announce that Nicole K. Thomas has joined the firm as an associate attorney.

    Nicole is a graduate of Carlinville High School and obtained her undergraduate degree from SIU Carbondale and law degree from St. Louis University. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Macoupin County Bar Association, and is available for client appointments in the firm's Carlinville and Staunton offices.

  • January 6, 2016 | People
    Reno & Zahm LLP hires new associate

    Jacob E. Maegli recently joined Reno & Zahm LLP as an associate with a general practice, focusing on business law and civil and commercial litigation.

    Maegli graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 with a degree in economics. He received his law degree with honors from Syracuse University College of Law in 2014, where he served on the editorial board of the Syracuse Law Review. Prior to joining Reno & Zahm LLP, Maegli clerked for the Honorable William Q. Hayes, District Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
    He also is a member of the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

    For information: renozahm.com.

  • January 6, 2016 | People
    McCarthy elected Holland & Knight partner

    Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that Chelsea McCarthy has been elevated to partner from associate in its Chicago office effective January 1, 2016. 

    Ms. McCarthy is a member of the firm’s Litigation Section and handles general commercial litigation. She represents both shareholders and closely held businesses in shareholder disputes, lenders in commercial foreclosures and breach of guaranty actions, and businesses and trustees in ESOP-related issues. She received a J.D. degree from St. Louis University School of Law and a B.S. degree, with high honors, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

    About Holland & Knight LLP: Holland & Knight is a global law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers and other professionals in 22 U.S. offices, as well as Bogotá and Mexico City. Our lawyers provide representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. Interdisciplinary practice groups and industry-based teams provide clients with access to attorneys throughout the firm, regardless of location. www.hklaw.com

  • January 4, 2016 | People
    Fahrer makes partner at Perkins Coie

    Perkins Coie announced that Nathan F. Fahrer has been promoted to partner.

    Fahrer (Chicago) is a member of the firm’s Real Estate & Land Use practice. He represents commercial real estate clients in complex transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, development, financings and leasing. His recent focus has been on closing several high-profile purchase, sale and financing deals for major hospitality properties, including the Loews Chicago Hotel, the Washington Marriott Georgetown and the Miami Dadeland Hotel. He has also managed the acquisition and disposition of commercial office buildings, retail shopping centers and multisite/multistate agricultural properties. Nathan represents commercial landlords and tenants in all aspects of commercial leasing, including general office, retail and industrial leasing.

  • January 4, 2016 | People
    Merker named new partner at Ice Miller

    Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that Nick Merker has been named a new partner of the Firm effective Jan. 1, 2016. Merker is located in the Firm’s Chicago office.

    Merker leads Ice Miller’s data security and privacy practice. He advises clients on complex privacy and data security issues arising from emerging technologies, including, most notably, Internet-based applications. Clients seek Nick’s counsel in all areas where privacy and data security are issues, including PCI-DSS, the HIPAA Security Rule, online privacy statements, general contract issues, the EU Data Protection Directive and U.S. Safe Harbor, anti-SPAM issues, regulatory enforcement, privacy audits (i.e. GAPP), and data security standards and audits (i.e. NERC, SSAE 16, etc.).

    To learn about the new partners located in the Firm’s Indianapolis office, click here.

    About Ice Miller LLP

  • December 23, 2015 | People
    Matrimonial Attorney Selwyn M. Skevin Joins Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving

    The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, the leading national family law firm based in Chicago, has named matrimonial attorney Selwyn M. Skevin as their newest attorney. Skevin is experienced in all aspects of family law including emergency orders of protection, child support, and custody battles.

    Skevin understands what it’s like to grow up without a father because as a young child, he lost his own father. He knows the challenges that children with fractured families may face throughout adolescence and the lasting impacts they have on them, which helps him in his practice as a divorce attorney.

  • December 21, 2015 | People
    Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP grows restructuring practice with addition of Michael H. Traison

    Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP (“SFGH”), announced on Wednesday that Michael H. Traison has joined its corporate restructuring and creditor’s rights practice as a partner.

    Michael has been a pillar in the global restructuring community for the past 35 years—during which time he has represented debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees and asset purchasers in deals throughout the United States and around the world. His client-centric and leveled approach to solving complex financial problems has made him a considerable asset to his clients and peers alike. Michael’s desire to help people extends well beyond the office doors and into the global community. For decades, Michael has served as a tireless civic leader and advocate for human rights, with a special focus on Poland, the Jewish people and Israel. He was awarded The Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland for his civic leadership by its President in 2012.

  • December 21, 2015 | People
    John Kujawski Appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism

    On December 11, 2015, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an Order appointing John Kujawski of O’Fallon, Illinois to the Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. The Mission of the Commission is “to promote a culture of civility and inclusion, in which Illinois lawyers and judges embody the ideals of the legal profession in service to the administration of justice in our democratic society.” The Commission is charged by Supreme Court Rule 799 to promote among both lawyers and judges in Illinois greater integrity, professionalism and civility; to foster commitment to the elimination of bias and divisiveness within the legal and judicial systems; and to ensure those systems provide equitable, efficient and effective service to the citizens of Illinois.

    John Kujawski is the founding member of Kujawski Marcus, LLC, based in O’Fallon, Illinois. Mr. Kujawski is a resident of the Central West End, and has been practicing law since 1973 in the areas of Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and personal injury. Mr. Kujawski has earned Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent peer review rating. Mr. Kujawski is a former Commissioner for the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 520. Recently in 2011, Mr.
    Kujawski and his partner Bob Marcus prevailed in the United States Supreme Court in the case of CSXT v. McBride, which solidified the application of the FELA in fully protecting injured railroad workers and their families. Kujawski Marcus, LLC’s practice extends regionally to over 20 states.