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  • August 5, 2019 | People
    John B. Kincaid 1938-2019

    On Aug. 3, 2019, John B. Kincaid, loving husband and father of three daughters, passed away at the age of 80.  John was born on Aug. 25, 1938, in Hinsdale, to Marguerite Donahue and Cecil Kincaid. 

    On Jan. 8, 1966, he married Sharon Louise Middleton. They raised three daughters, Stacy (Heesen), Sarah (Gillotti), and Tara (Schreiner). He received his law degree from Chicago-Kent Law School in 1963 and practiced civil law for almost 60 years, most notably at Mirabella, Kincaid, Mirabella & Frederick in Wheaton, Illinois. 

  • August 1, 2019 | People
    ISBA Recognizes Outgoing Board Member Albert Durkin

    The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) recently recognized outgoing Board of Governors member Albert E. Durkin for his many years of service.

    Durkin, who practices at MDR Law in Chicago, continues to be an active member of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations—Cook County, which evaluates the qualifications of candidates for judicial office and reports the committee’s conclusions to the electorate.

     

  • July 24, 2019 | People
    Illinois Latino Judges Association Hosts Annual Installation of President, Officers, and Board Members

    The Illinois Latino Judges Association hosted its Annual Installation of President, Officers, and Board Members on Tuesday, July 23 at Chicago-Kent College of Law.

    Among the attendees were ISBA Second Vice President Anna Krolikowska, past ISBA president Hon. Vincent Cornelius, DePaul University College of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea, and Hon. David Garcia, who was sworn in as president of the Illinois Latino Judges Association. 

  • July 24, 2019 | ISBA News
    Aurora Police Officer Receives Law Enforcement Award from Illinois State Bar Association

    Aurora Police Officer Douglas Rashkow received a Law Enforcement Award from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) on July 23 during an Aurora City Council meeting. ISBA 3rd Vice President Rory Weiler presented the award.

    The Law Enforcement Award recognizes sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. 

  • July 19, 2019 | ISBA News
    ISBA Board Vacancies Filled at Board of Governors Meeting

    The ISBA Board of Governors met on Friday, July 19. At the meeting, the Board filled the Area III (Circuits 12, 13, 16, and 21) and Area IV (Circuits 10, 14, and 15) seats on the Board of Governors. The results of the elections to fill these leadership positions are below.

    Board of Governors

  • July 16, 2019 | People
    PILI Announces Elizabeth R. Boe as New Managing Attorney

    The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) has announced that Elizabeth R. Boe is its new managing attorney.

    She will be responsible for helping to expand and enhance pro bono legal assistance across the state by overseeing the activity of PILI’s Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committees and PILI’s participation in the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN). 

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    July 15, 2019 | Events
    2019 ISBA Awards Ceremony

    The ISBA honored Section Council and Committee awardees for the 2018-2019 year during a reception July 11 at Maggiano's Little Italy in Chicago.

  • July 10, 2019 | People
    Laraia & Laraia, P.C. Welcomes Attorney Kiley M. Whitty to Form New Partnership of Laraia & Whitty, P.C.

    The law firm of Laraia & Laraia, P.C. recently welcomed its newest member, attorney Kiley M. Whitty, who joined as principal and partner with James J. Laraia, forming the new partnership of Laraia & Whitty, P.C.

    Joseph M. Laraia will be of counsel, a role in which he will contribute his vast knowledge and experience. The new legal team of Laraia & Whitty, P.C. looks forward to continuing to provide existing and new clients with excellent service.

  • July 10, 2019 | People
    Faegre Baker Daniels Bolsters Product Liability Practice with Lateral Hires

    Faegre Baker Daniels continues to bolster its product liability practice with the addition of five lateral hires across four offices.

    FaegreBD’s product liability practice has now grown to over 125 professionals in nine offices. Through high-stakes trials and multidistrict litigation across the country, the practice has grown steadily over the last six years serving as national trial counsel for companies in the medical device, pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, consumer products, vehicular, and aquatics industries. The following lateral lawyer was added to its roster in the Chicago office:

  • July 1, 2019 | People
    Michael Best Partner Marshall Schmitt Elected President of Chicago Rotary Club

    Michael Best has announced that partner Marshall Schmitt has been elected as the 116th President of the Rotary Club of Chicago, also known as Rotary/One. An installation ceremony will take place on July 2 at the Union League Club.

    Schmitt and Mark Maloney, President of Rotary International, the international body that oversees the over 34,000 Rotarians worldwide, will also host an open house on July 1 at the home of Rotary/One’s founder, Paul Harris, which the club is helping to restore.