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  • October 18, 2018 | People
    John F. Hechinger 1928 - 2018

    John F. Hechinger, 90, of Chicago and Naples, Fla., died Oct. 8, 2018. He was born July 24, 1928.

    He was the loving son of the late Michael Vincent Hechinger and the late Gertrude Irene (Foley) Hechinger; adoring husband of his college sweetheart, Mary Kathryn (O'Brien) Hechinger; proud and devoted father of Mark T. (Kathleen nee Aamodt) Hechinger, Kathleen M. (Michael P.) Kane, and Brian M. (Rosemarie nee Georgine) Hechinger; joyous grandfather of Michael G. Hechinger, Patrick J. Hechinger, James P. Kane, Anna E. Kane, Daniel J. Kane, Isabel R. Hechinger, Caroline F. Hechinger, and John J. Hechinger; dear brother to the late Gertrude A. Lachman and the late Capt. Robert M. Hechinger, (West Point and U.S. Air Force, Retired.); loved uncle of Michael, Christopher and Erich Lachman and Neil O'Brien and Rachel (O'Brien) Clemons.

  • October 17, 2018 | People
    Hon. Daniel G. Martin 1955 – 2018

    The Honorable Daniel George Martin, 63, of Chicago, died Thursday, Oct. 11., 2018, after living courageously for three years with pancreas cancer. 

    Martin was an active volunteer with Muscular Dystrophy Association of America and Association of Horizon. He received his undergraduate degree from DePaul University in 1981, earning a law degree from Chicago-Kent Law School in 1985.

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  • October 17, 2018 | ISBA News
    Reserve Your Room for the 2018 Midyear Meeting in Chicago

    The 2018 Joint Meeting/Midyear Meeting will be held Dec. 6 – 8 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. in Chicago. It will conclude with a meeting of the ISBA Assembly on Saturday, Dec. 8.

    In line with ISBA President James McCluskey's presidential theme of health and wellness, the ISBA will host a special CLE seminar on the subject and offer physical fitness activities throughout the duration of the meeting, including spin and cross-fit classes, meditation, and Pilates sessions.

  • October 15, 2018 | Events
    Join ISBA Presidents on a Trip to Italy

    Due to the popularity of the upcoming 2019 ISBA President’s Trip to Italy, additional accommodations are now available.

    Join ISBA presidents David B. Sosin (2019-2020) and James F. McCluskey (2018-2019) on a spectacular trip from Milan to Como on September 12-21, 2019. Highlights include a private tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, a trip through Milan by tram, a ferry through Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, a private tour of Orta San Giuliano, and a private tour from Como, Italy to Lugano, Switzerland.

  • October 15, 2018 | People
    Momkus LLC Names Two New Members and Managing Partners

    Chicago area law firm Momkus LLC today announced the naming of two new members and managing partners. Jennifer Friedland and Bret Klemetson join existing members James Harkness and Edward Momkus. Both now join in ownership of the firm.

  • October 12, 2018 | People
    Myles L. Jacobs 1932 – 2018

    Myles L. Jacobs, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his loving daughter and grandchildren at his side.

    Myles was born in New York City, the son of the late Julius and Frieda (nee Gieber) Jacobs. He was a longtime Joliet resident, residing the past year at Senior Star in Romeoville. Myles was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant. He received his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and his law degree from New York University School of Law.

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  • October 11, 2018 | People
    Attorney Wendy M. Musielak Named Leading Lawyer

    Esp Kreuzer Cores LLP announced that partner Wendy M. Musielak has been named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for 2018.

    This is the first time she has received this honor, having been named an Emerging Lawyer for the previous three years.

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    October 10, 2018
    YLD Day at the Orchard

    The Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division held a networking and social event, Day at the Orchard, on Oct. 6 at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Ind.

  • October 8, 2018 | People
    Lavelle Law Hosts Food Drive to Benefit Schaumburg Township Food Pantry

    Preparations are underway for Schaumburg based Lavelle Law to host its annual food drive in collaboration with key sponsor Tony’s Fresh Market. This year, the collected items will be donated to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry.

  • October 8, 2018 | People
    Hinshaw Bolsters Commercial Transactions Practice with New Partner in Chicago

    The national law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP recently announced that Michael D. Weis has joined the firm as a partner at the firm's main office in Chicago.

    Weis joins the firm's commercial transactions practice group.