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Please join us at the 16th Annual Holiday Party and show your support for the IBF/ YLD Children's Assistance Fund. Tickets can no longer be purchased online, but will be available at the door.
WHEN: Friday, December 6, 2013, 6:00pm-10:00pm
WHERE: Cubby Bear Lounge, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago, Illinois
WHAT: Open Bar, Warm Appetizers, and Live Music by Stache!
COST: $40 per person, available for purchase at the door
Illinois State Bar Association President Paula H. Holderman presented on authentic networking for young lawyers on Nov. 14 at the John Marshall Law School. President Holderman has made issues facing new and young lawyers a key focus of her presidency.
Pictured with President Holderman is John Marshall Associate Dean Margaret Frossard (center) and event attendees.
Chicago family law attorney Scott Colky, JD, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 30.
A celebration of Scott's life will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th in the Oak Room of the Metropolitan Club, 66th floor, Willis Tower. People should bring stories and photographs of their memories of Scott for sharing. There will be music and light refreshments.
Scott is survived by wife, Jennene, sons Joshua and Benjamin, brother, Michael (Deborah-deceased), sister, Dawn (husband Ed Kahn). Also, survived by his canine companions Gus and Zuma.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute in Scott's name to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition or the Innocence Project.
ISBA President Paula H. Holderman attended a ceremony honoring new 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Diane Wood on Monday, Nov. 18. She is pictured with ABA Immediate Past President Laurel G. Bellows (left) and Julie A. Bauer, President of the 7th Circuit Bar Association.
Don’t miss this opportunity to polish your presentation skills, while learning tried-and-true techniques for becoming a speaker your audience won’t forget!
As an attorney, it is imperative that you posses the skills necessary to effectively communicate with a multitude of audiences – from clients and juries, to opposing counsel, CLE classrooms, and the media. Join us at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers on December 13thfor this fun-filled presentation by nationally-recognized speaker, Steven Stark, and improve the communication skills that you need when engaged in many of the varied and numerous tasks that comprise the practice of law! Learn how to capture your audience’s attention, exude confidence in front of a crowd, convey the right message as a lawyer, master your personal delivery style, and handle hostile questions without hesitation. Topics include: the key ingredients to outstanding oral prose; successfully conveying your message; presenting an oral argument before a judge; appearing on television and before the press; controlling your nerves; and much more!
The program qualifies for 3.0 hours MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes three associates, including two who were recently sworn in to the Illinois Bar.
Sarah A. Ferrill joins the firm from Salvi Schostok & Pritchard P.C., where she was also an associate. Ms. Ferrill focuses her practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare and General Trial Practice. She received her J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 2008 and her B.S. from Bradley University in 2005.
Brittany L. Kaspar focuses her practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare, Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes, and Product Liability. Ms. Kaspar received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2013 and her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010.
Steven L. Vanderporten focuses his practice on Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes, Employment Litigation and Counseling, and Product Liability. Mr. Vanderporten received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2013, and his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009.
WHAT: Memorial Service honoring the late Justices Mary Ann G. McMorrow
and John L. Nickels
WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Supreme Court Courtroom, Michael A. Bilandic Building, Chicago
The Illinois Supreme Court will hold a memorial service in honor of the late Justices Mary Ann G. McMorrow and John L. Nickels. Chief Justice Rita B. Garman will give the opening and closing remarks. Tributes will be given by Supreme Court Justices Charles E. Freeman and Robert R. Thomas; Retired Supreme Court Justice Benjamin K. Miller; Cook County Associate Judge Thomas More Donnelly; Mary Ann McMorrow Jr., daughter of Justice McMorrow; Margaret Mangers, daughter of Justice Nickels; and Paula H. Holderman, president of the Illinois State Bar Association.
The Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission honored Thomas P. Sullivan, a partner at the Chicago firm of Jenner & Block, as the 2013 recipient of the George N. Leighton Justice Award on Monday.
The award is given by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission to honor Retired U.S. District Court Judge George N. Leighton. The award recognizes one who has given exceptional service to the legal community and exhibits the qualities that personified Judge Leighton's character, service and legal career.
"The George N. Leighton Justice Award is given to Thomas Sullivan in recognition of his distinguished service to the legal community in Illinois for more than 50 years," Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman said. "We congratulate him on receiving this most deserving award."
The Illinois State Bar Association, The Appellate Lawyers Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association will host a luncheon honoring Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman on Dec. 11. The event will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m. and a luncheon at noon at the Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court in Chicago.
Tickets are $65 a person and $650 for a table of 10. Contact Tamra Drees at tdrees@chicagobar.org or (312) 554-2057.
Kelley Kronenberg, a national full-service law firm, announced the addition of Christina L. Talamonti to its Chicago law office.
Talamonti joins the firm as an attorney and focuses her practice on the defense of claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Act and the Defense Base Act (DBA), as well as Employer Liability, General Maritime and General Insurance Defense matters. Most recently, Ms. Talamonti worked for a Chicago law firm handling Employment Law and Liability, General Premises Liability, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Toxic Tort Defense, and General Insurance Defense matters.
Ms. Talamonti received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and earned her juris doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Indiana and is admitted to practice in the Northern District of Illinois, and the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.