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  • February 12, 2013 | People
    Walter B. Remdt 1924-2012

    Walter B. Remdt passed away December 18, 2012 at age 88. Wally was the husband of Gloria (nee Bernin); father of Victor (Patricia) Remdt and Laura (James) Johnson; devoted grandfather of Max, Caroline and Emily Johnson and Victoria Remdt; dear member of the Kuehn and Rosenbaum families.

    Walter was born in Manebach, Germany on July 21, 1924 to Aline and Maximilian Remdt. The family moved to Chicago during the late 1920s. A decorated World War II veteran and Bronze Star recipient, Wally proudly served the United States in the 65th Signal Battalion and the 3261st Signal Service Company in Europe. After the war, Wally graduated from the University of Illinois and attended John Marshall Law School. He started and ended his career with the insurance adjusting firm of Toplis & Harding, Inc. (agents for Lloyds of London) rising to President of the company.

    During his retirement, he enjoyed world travel, shared his business acumen as a counselor with SBA's Service Corps of Retired Executive (SCORE), continued his long-standing relationship with the American Turners, and was active in the American Legion.

    A former Lake Forest resident, Wally resided in Florida until his death. Services will be private. For information, contact jj4374@gmail.com

  • February 12, 2013 | People
    Peer Pedersen 1925-2013

    Peer Pedersen, 87, of Lake Forest, died on January 21, 2013. Peer was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law.

    As former chairman and founder of Pedersen & Houpt, A Professional Corporation, Peer devoted his legal practice of more than 60 years to being a dedicated advocate for his clients. He was proud to have identified, mentored and trained generations of corporate attorneys.

    Beloved husband of the late Sarah Derrick Pedersen; loving father of Leslie Bertholdt, Peer D. (Michelle) Pedersen, Mia (Fernando) Guidarini, Kristen (the late Bert) Meers, and Erik (Monica) Pedersen; adored grandfather of Kimberly, Sarah, Katherine, Peer, Parker, Derek, Ulrik and Annelise Pedersen, Kristin and Alixandria Lloyd.

    Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, 550 W. Van Buren Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, or the University of Illinois College of Law, 504 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign, Illinois 61820.

  • February 12, 2013 | People
    Kenneth E. Scranton 1915-2013

    Kenneth E. Scranton, 97, of Palatine, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2013.

    He was born Feb. 4, 1915, in Chicago, to the late Cassius and Nellie (Ducey Cleary). He graduated from Northwestern University in 1937 and from Northwestern Law School in 1940. He completed his Navy officer training at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind., and was assigned to a submarine squadron in 1942 operating in the South Pacific and China Straits.

    He served in various Cape cities overseas for 34 months, entering the Japanese Navy Base with the U.S. fleet in November 1945. He was honorably discharged from the Navy shortly thereafter, and commenced his law practice as a member of a leading law firm in Chicago. He eventually opened his own law practice until his retirement in 2001 at the age of 86.

    He continued to practice law, sitting on various boards until the time of his death. He was extremely proud to state that he was the personal attorney for members of the Wirtz family as well as corporate attorney for Wirtz Corp. and its subsidiaries, which includes the Chicago Blackhawks.

  • February 12, 2013 | People
    Aaron Zarkowsky promoted to Principal at Deutsch, Levy & Engel

    Aaron Zarkowsky joined Deutsch, Levy & Engel, Chartered in 1998 as an Associate, became a Member of the firm in 2003, and is now a Principal. Aaron concentrates his practice in the field of secured transactions, in which he represents banks in commercial loan transactions, including construction and development loans and large syndicated loans, work-outs and enforcement matters.  Aaron's practice also includes corporate and business law, including mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions.

  • February 12, 2013 | People
    Joseph DuCanto 1927-2013

    ISBA Laureate Joseph DuCanto, 85, a founding partner of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, Feb. 8.

    “Joe” DuCanto, became a founding partner of the Chicago law firm Schiller DuCanto & Fleck in 1981. He devoted himself professionally to elevating the status of the practice of matrimonial law, and of its practitioners.  With his dedicated guidance and support, shared equally by his partners, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck has become one of the most distinguished matrimonial law firms in the country. Best Lawyers in America has named it the number one ranked Family-Law divorce law firm in the United States.

    Mr. DuCanto was known throughout the country for preparation and distribution of divorce-tax related materials, including his annual Federal Income Tax Charts, dating back to 1977, which are used today by lawyers, judges, accountants, bankers and financial planners.

    Joe was also a prolific writer, who was frequently published in law Journals, including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. From 2000-2008 Mr. DuCanto wrote “All in the Family”, a monthly column for the Chicago Lawyer,  where he critically examined many newly issued cases, movements, trends and ideas in the practice of family law. Ultimately, a collection of those articles was published in book form.

  • February 12, 2013 | Events
    Register now for YLD Bean Bag Tournament

    Please join us in supporting this event to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/YLD Children’s Assistance Program.

    • When: Saturday, March 9, 2013 from Noon to 4 p.m.
    • Where: Lion Head Pub/The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago (map and directions)
    • What: Tailgate Party buffet and domestic and import bottled beer, mixed well drinks and wine.
  • February 11, 2013 | People
    Christopher Zdarsky Joins Quarles & Brady's Chicago Office

    The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Christopher J. Zdarsky has joined the firm's Chicago office as an associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group.

    Prior to joining the firm, Zdarsky served as an assistant public defender for the Lake County Public Defender’s Office, Misdemeanor Division. While in law school, he worked for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Felony Trial Division as a 711 legal intern. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Chicago-Kent College of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin.

    About Quarles & Brady LLP

    Quarles & Brady LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 400 attorneys practicing from offices in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Naples and Tampa, Fla.; Chicago, Ill; Madison and Milwaukee, Wis.; Washington, D.C.; and Shanghai, China. The firm provides an array of legal services to corporate and individual clients, which range from small entrepreneurial businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Additional information about the firm may be found at www.quarles.com, and on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

  • February 8, 2013 | People
    Katarinna McBride joins Harrison & Held as partner

    Katarinna McBride has joined the Chicago firm of Harrison & Held as partner. She was formerly a partner with Handler Thayer, LLP.

    Katarinna counsels individuals, entrepreneurs, family businesses, family offices and charitable organizations on advanced transfer-tax strategies. She renders holistic and sophisticated advice and implements tax and asset protection strategies to safeguard family assets and businesses. She represents clients in all stages of their relationships, whether it is a sale of their business, an executive agreement, or a new marriage, and expertly crafts and negotiates premarital and post-marital agreements.

    Katarinna is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and is the Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Trusts & Estates Section Council. Katarinna serves on the advisory board to establish the Illinois Masters in Estate Planning (LL.M Program). She authors the Estate Planning column for the Illinois Bar Journal and publishes for Trusts & Estates Magazine and numerous other publications. She received the Service Award for her role as Editor for the Illinois State Bar Association Trusts & Estates publication.

  • February 7, 2013 | People
    Kane County Judge Patricia Golden retires

    Longtime Kane County Associate Judge Patricia Piper Golden, who in 1976 was the first female to win a contested election for a state's attorney post in the state's history, retired this week.

    "I was very fortunate to be in a judicial system that really is the envy of people all over the world," said Golden, 62, of Dundee Township.

    In 1976, Golden was elected Carroll County state's attorney, marking the first time in the state a woman won a contested election for state's attorney.

    "She was definitely a glass ceiling breaker in terms of prosecutors outside of Cook County," 16th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Judith Brawka said.

    Brawka noted Golden's penchant for being patient and fair, and for giving people a chance to have a voice through the Child Advocacy Center and drug court.

    "She has always shown, throughout her life, a lot of care and concern for the underdog," Brawka said. "Patricia Golden is irreplaceable. We'll miss her."

    Judge Golden currently serves as co-chair for the ISBA's Special Committee on Fair and Impartial Courts. Her husband, Loren Golden, is an ISBA Past President.

    Read more in the Daily Herald at www.dailyherald.com/article/20130131/news/701319710/

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  • February 6, 2013 | CLE
    CLE: Recent Developments in State and Local Tax – 2013

    Stay in touch with the recent statutory, regulatory, and case law changes concerning Illinois state and local taxes! State and local tax issues are regularly updated, and it is important that Illinois attorneys are aware of these changes. Join us in Chicago or via live webcast on February 21st to get the information you need regarding advancements in statutory, regulatory and case law concerning Illinois state and local taxes with this informative half-day seminar. State and local tax attorneys – or any attorney with an interest in state tax practicing in law firms, industry or governmental agencies – with intermediate to advanced practice levels who attend this program will better understand: the Illinois Department of Revenue’s regulatory changes in Illinois income and sales tax; how recent modifications may affect property tax law; the recent developments and changes in local taxing bodies, including rules/regulations and operations; legislative developments in income, sales and other Illinois taxes; and the Illinois Department of Revenue’s policy position concerning statutory and regulatory changes.

    The program is presented by the ISBA State and Local Tax Section and qualifies for 3.25 hours MCLE credit.

    Click here for more information and to register for the CHICAGO program.

    Click here for more information and to register for the LIVE WEBCAST.