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Lawyers who practice before administrative law agencies are not necessarily well-versed with procedures and their clients’ rights in cases before agencies such as the City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings. Don’t miss this program in Chicago or via live webcaston June 24, 2015 that reinforces best practices that attorneys should employ during a building code violation administrative hearing. Attorneys attending this seminar will increase their level of competency in dealing with a variety of issues that may arise in an administrative hearing and better understand: the administrative hearing process; the inspection process, including expectations during the inspection and post-inspection periods; how building code violations are prosecuted; how to properly represent clients at building code violation administrative hearings; and how to preserve the record and other post-judgment issues.

The program is presented by the ISBA Administrative Law Section and qualifies for 1.75 hours MCLE credit, including 0.50 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).

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The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Nicole A. Bashor, an associate with the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been appointed as an affiliate representative of the National LGBT Bar Association and Foundation board of directors.

"I am honored to serve on the board of the National LGBT Bar Association and Foundation," said Bashor. "I join an accomplished group of professionals dedicated to promoting justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community."

In 2014, the National LGBT Bar Association named Bashor one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40. The award honors LGBT legal professionals who have distinguished themselves in their field and demonstrate a commitment to LGBT equality. Bashor also is active in the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago, where she is first vice president on the board of directors, and serves as chair of the Community Outreach Committee.

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The DuPage criminal defense law firm of Moretti Law, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of three law offices in the Chicagoland area. The new office locations are in Downtown Chicago, at 155 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 752; in Oakbrook, at 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor; and in Schaumburg, at 10 North Martingale Road.

Moretti Law, P.C. represents clients faced with criminal charges such as retail theft, battery, traffic violations, domestic violence, probation violations, misdemeanor drug charges and expungements. The DuPage County criminal defense law firm offers a personalized approach to every client and is dedicated to providing an opportunity to obtain the most favorable results possible. In conjunction with the opening of its new law offices, Moretti Law, P.C. has launched a new website. The legal website can be found at http://www.morettilawpc.com.

Seymour Tabin died peacefully April 27th at his home in Highland Park, Illinois just nine days short of his 97th birthday, following a short illness. Seymour is survived by his wife Frances Greenfield Tabin, by his son Lee and daughter-in-law Janet, by his three adored grandchildren Jennifer (Thad Q.) Bartlett, William and John and by his great-granddaughter Quincy Bartlett and great-grandson Silas Bartlett.

He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Julius Tabin, who died in 2012 at the age of 92. Seymour was born May 6, 1918 in Chicago, IL to Sol and Lillian Tabin. He graduated from the University of Chicago Phi Beta Kappa and was first in his law school class, also at the University of Chicago. He of course was a member of the Law Review.

During WWII, Seymour served as a Naval Officer, commanding both an LST and a sub chaser. It's believed there were 900 men on the LST including marines. He was 24 years old.

Seymour began his legal career with the firm of Froelich, Grossman, Teton and Tabin. Although primarily a firm practicing business law, Froelich and Grossman had the distinction of prosecuting the Capone case. He continued to practice law well into his 80s. He also helped establish the First Bank of Highland Park and served on the board of the Bank of Elk Grove. He finished up his legal career as Counsel to Gottleib and Schwartz.