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  • November 11, 2010 | Events
    Black Women Lawyers' Association to host roundtable
    The Black Women Lawyers' Association will hold "Success in the Courtroom: An Inside Look at the Practice of Law from Behind the Bench" on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. The event will be held at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 525 W. Monroe, 19th floor. Lunch will be served. Contact Jessica Herman at (312) 577-8035 with questions.
  • November 10, 2010 | People
    Macklin, Rose and Tank join Stellato and Schwartz
    Stellato & Schwartz, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of three new associates, who are recent admittees to the Illinois Bar: Jeremy S. Macklin, a graduate of John Marshall Law School; Matthew D. Rose, a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law; and Jordan M. Tank, also a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law.
  • November 10, 2010 | Events | People
    Phi Alpha Delta Law awards Ward Scholarships
    [caption id="attachment_15966" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Front, left to right: Scholarship Recipients Jennifer Weston, Nicholas J. Liadis and Janet Soave.  Rear, left to rigth:  Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship Chair Hon. Julie-April Montgomery; Committee Member Sharon Hunt; Recipients Sierra Marie Falter, Megan Liston and Julie Pirtle; Chicago Alumni Chapter President Michele M. Jochner."][/caption] The Chicago Alumni Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity recently held its 2010 Justice Daniel P. Ward Law Student Scholarship Dinner.  The Chicago Alumni Chapter annually awards scholarships to deserving law students, named in honor of the late Daniel P. Ward, who served the profession in a number of distinguished positions: Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, Cook County State's Attorney, and Dean of DePaul University College of Law. Justice Ward was a model for the Fraternity's mission of service to the student, the school, the profession and the community, which is exemplified by this year's six recipients, who received a total of $5,000.  $1,000 Awardees: Nicholas J. Liadis, DePaul University College of Law; Janet Soave, Loyola University School of Law.  $750 Awardees: Megan Liston, The John Marshall Law School; Jennifer Weston, Northern Illinois University College of Law.
  • November 4, 2010 | Practice News
    Birkett appointed to Appellate Court
    The Illinois Supreme Court announced Wednesday that DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph E. Birkett has been appointed to the Appellate Court of Illinois, Second Judicial District. He takes the position presently held by the Honorable John M. O'Malley, who is retiring from judicial office on December 5, 2010. This appointment is effective Dec. 13, 2010 through December 3. 2012.
  • November 4, 2010 | Events
    Judges Foundation to honor first president Mary Jane Theis
    The Illinois Judges Foundation will recognize the lifetime achievements of its founding president, Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis, during a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Walnut Room of the Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph St., Chicago. “All of the good that the foundation has accomplished to date can be traced back to this great public servant,” said Cook County Judge Jesse G. Reyes, the current president. “We want to celebrate and honor our first president.” A jurist for 27 years after a decade as a public defender, Justice Theis served on the Cook County Circuit Court from 1983 to 1993, and then on the Illinois Appellate Court until Oct. 26, when she was sworn in to fill the Supreme Court vacancy of retiring Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald. As president of the Illinois Judges Association in 1997-98, Justice Theis was instrumental in the formation and inaugural leadership of its charitable foundation. She also has been president of the Appellate Lawyers Association, and has served on the governing boards of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. Advance reservations for the Dec. 2 reception, at $75 per person, may be made through Dec. 1 by calling (312) 554-2008 or accessing www.ijafoundation.org and clicking on Future Events. Admission on the evening of the reception will be $100 per person. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available.
  • November 4, 2010 | People
    Jenny, Unruh elected to shareholder status at Polsinelli Shughart
    Polsinelli Shughart PC congratulates Paul A. Jenny and Jeremy S. Unruh who were elected to shareholder status effective November 1, 2010, the start of the firm’s new fiscal year.  Both practice in the Chicago office of Polsinelli Shughart. Paul A. Jenny, who was promoted from associate to shareholder, is in the office’s Business department.  He is a registered patent attorney focusing on the fields of life sciences and biotechnology.  He is involved in patent prosecution, opinions, client counseling and patent licensing matters.  Jenny holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina, 2001. Jeremy S. Unruh, who was promoted from associate to shareholder, is in the Trial department. He handles business and commercial litigation matters.  Unruh's commercial practice includes general banking litigation, shareholder valuation disputes, internal fraud investigations, and white collar criminal defense. He holds a J.D. from Washburn University, 1999. The promotions are part of the continuous growth of Polsinelli Shughart.   Nationally, the firm elected 17 attorneys to shareholder status in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis and Phoenix. About Polsinelli Shughart PC With more than 500 attorneys, (www.polsinelli.com is a national law firm that is a recognized leader in the areas of business litigation, financial services, real estate, business law, construction, life sciences, environmental and natural resources, health care, insurance coverage/bad faith, and labor and employment.
  • November 3, 2010 | Events
    Advocates Society to host 79th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser on Nov. 19
    The Advocates Society is presenting its 79th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser 6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at the Parthenon restaurant, 314 S. Halsted St., Chicago. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, an open bar and a silent auction as well as free valet parking. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Knights of Dabrowski organization’s law student scholarship fund. Every year, three or four Polish American students are selected to receive scholarships enabling them to attend law schools around the country. The donation is a charitable deduction. To attend or to donate an auction item, please contact Regina Rathnau at rrathnau@hotmail.com or (773) 495-0217.
  • November 2, 2010 | Practice News
    Tuesday’s Cook County judicial election results

    Note: These are the results from 2010. Click here for March 2012 results.

    All of Illinois' Supreme Court Justices won their retention races on Tuesday - but three Supreme Court Justices were dismissed in Iowa. Results from retentions and contested elections (winners in bold). Cook County Circuit (McCarthy vacancy)

    • Maureen Masterson Pulia (R)
    • Daniel J. Gallagher (D)

    Retention Candidates - YES OR NO Supreme Court 1st Judicial District

    • Charles E. Freeman - YES
    • Thomas R. Fitzgerald - YES

    Appellate Court 1st Judicial District

    • Joseph Gordon - YES
    • Shelvin Louise Marie Hall - YES

  • November 2, 2010 | Events
    Audition deadline extended for Lawyers Rock Legends
    The deadline for audition applications for Lawyers Rock Legends at Buddy Guy's Legends has been extended to Nov. 12. Do you think you’re good enough to play at the famous Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago? Now's your chance to prove it!  We are seeking talented lawyers who moonlight as musicians (either as a solo performer or in a band) to participate in our Lawyers Rock Legends concert event on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011. We have extended the audition application date (originally November 1st) to November 12th.   The winning bands/performers will be announced at a special press conference at the ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting on Friday, December 10th. Those bands will be featured from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  • November 1, 2010 | Events
    Young Lawyers to host 13th Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 3
    Please join the ISBA Young Lawyers Division in supporting the 13th Annual Holiday Party to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/Young Lawyer’s Division Children’s Assistance Program. Over $150,000 has been raised to establish children’s waiting rooms throughout the State of Illinois and to provide assistance to other child related legal programs. Please join us this year in person or support of our event with your generous contribution. When: Friday, December 3, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Where: Cubby Bear Lounge, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago What: Open Bar, Warm Appetizers, Live Music by BLACK BETTY, and FuN! Cost: Purchase prior to November 20 and save!
    • $35.00 per person, for tickets purchased prior to November 20
    • $40.00 per person, for tickets purchased after November 20
    • $30.00 per student, per ticket purchased prior to November 20
    Questions?