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  • May 5, 2011 | ISBA News
    DuPage County detective receives ISBA Law Enforcement Award
    John G. Locallo, president-elect of the Illinois State Bar Association (second from right) presents Dave Chiesa (second from left), a detective in the DuPage County Sheriff’s office, with the ISBA’s annual Law Enforcement Award at the DuPage County Bar Association’s (DCBA) annual Law Day Luncheon on Wednesday, May 4, at the Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton. Looking on are the detective’s nominees, Steven M. Ruffalo (left), the DCBA president, and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin.
  • March 1, 2011 | ISBA News | People
    ISBA leaders attend DuPage County Bar Association's Judges' Nite
    A number of ISBA leaders attended the DuPage County Bar Association's Judges Nite on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Abbington in Glen Ellyn. This year's production, the event's 36th, was titled "Flee." On hand for the show were (from left): ISBA Board of Governor Lisa Nyuli; candidate for 3rd VP Rick Felice; current 3rd VP Paula H. Holderman and Board of Governor Jim McCluskey.
  • June 23, 2009 | People
    Kent Gaertner installed as President of DuPage County Bar Association
    [caption id="attachment_1136" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kent Gaertner"][/caption] Kent A. Gaertner of Aurora was installed as President of the DuPage County Bar Association for the 2009-2010 term at the annual installation of officers and directors on  June 18. In remarks to several hundred of the DCBA's 2,200 member attorneys and their guests, Gaertner said: "The DuPage County Bar Association will continue to work to provide its members with unmatched services and support.  This will allow our members to serve their clients more efficiently.  Our programs will also be directed to helping our members balance their professional lives with their family lives so the practice of law becomes more fulfilling for them." Gaertner is a partner in the Wheaton law firm of Springer Brown Covey Gaertner and Davis, and has focused on bankruptcy law for over twenty-five years.  He has represented both individuals and corporations in all manner of bankruptcy proceedings and workouts.  His practice includes representing debtors, creditors and bankruptcy trustees.  He received his J.D.
  • June 23, 2009 | People
    Kevin Millon receives Ralph Gabric Award for Outstanding Legal Service
    [caption id="attachment_1126" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Kevin Millon"][/caption] Kevin H. Millon is the recipient of the 2009 DuPage County Bar Association's Ralph Gabric Award.  This is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a lawyer or judge by the bar association.  First conferred in 1997, the award is presented to that member of the DCBA whose personality, leadership and professionalism has significantly enhanced the organization as exemplified by the characteristics of Ralph A. Gabric, President of the DCBA from 1981 to 1982, who also later served as President of the Illinois State Bar Association. "I can't think of a more fitting recipient of the Ralph A. Gabric Award than Kevin Millon," stated outgoing DCBA President Thomas A.
  • June 23, 2009 | People
    Judge Rodney Equi named DuPage Bar Lawyer of the Year
    [caption id="attachment_1133" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Judge Rodney Equi"][/caption] Judge Rodney W. Equi of Wheaton has been named Lawyer of the Year by the DuPage County Bar Association.  The award was presented on June 18 in recognition of his many years of distinguished leadership and meritorious service to the bar and legal community. "Judge Equi has dedicated his career to serving DuPage County families and the legal community," remarked outgoing DCBA President Thomas A.