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  • January 8, 2025 | People
    Aronberg Goldgehn Expands Commercial Litigation Practice with Merger of A&G Law, LLC

    Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce Rob Andalman and Rachael Blackburn are merging A&G Law, LLC’s commercial litigation practice into Aronberg Goldgehn, effective January 1, 2025. The A&G Law team joining Aronberg Goldgehn includes Andalman and Blackburn, as Members, and Will Norman, as an Associate. The addition of A&G Law LLC, a Chicago litigation firm recognized by Chambers in its spotlight on Chicago boutiques for 2024, represents a significant expansion of Aronberg Goldgehn’s commercial litigation capabilities and an exciting evolution for both firms.

  • January 8, 2025 | People
    Aronberg Goldgehn Elevates Chip M. De Preter and Ben E. Haskin to Equity Membership

    Aronberg Goldgehn is proud to announce two attorneys of the firm, Chip De Preter and Ben Haskin, have been elevated to equity membership, a milestone that reflects their exceptional contributions to the firm and our clients.

  • January 6, 2025 | People
    David G. Penn Reappointed to the MCLE Board

    The law firm of Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP (SRNM) is pleased to announce that SRNM Partner David Penn has been reappointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve another three-year term on the Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Board, beginning January 1, 2025.

  • December 30, 2024 | People
    Andrew Corkery Named IDC Volunteer of the Year

    Andrew Corkery of Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C. was presented with the 2024 Illinois Defense Counsel Volunteer of the Year Award at the organization's Annual Meeting, held Friday, June 7, 2024.

  • December 18, 2024 | People
    Thompson Coburn Promotes Four New Partners and Counsel Attorney for 2025

    Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce that the firm has elected four attorneys to partnership and promoted one attorney to counsel. The promotions, which are effective January 1, 2025, span several practice groups and offices including St. Louis, Chicago and New York.

    The newly elected partners are:

  • December 12, 2024 | People
    Dennis Fitzpatrick Re-Elected as Clausen Miller President and CEO

    Clausen Miller has re-elected Dennis Fitzpatrick as Clausen Miller’s President and CEO, marking his 12th term in this role.

    “With his 35-year tenure at Clausen Miller, Dennis has been guided by his strong vision for the firm in its extraordinary focus on serving our insurance industry clients,” General Counsel and Senior Partner Amy Paulus said. “Through Dennis’ continued leadership, our firm is on course for another fantastic year of achievements in 2025.”

  • December 9, 2024 | People
    SRNM Announces Retirement of Steven E. Siebers

    The law firm of SRNM announces the upcoming retirement of Steven E. Siebers, who will be concluding an exceptional career of over 40 years in legal practice on December 31, 2024.

    Throughout his distinguished career, Steve has been a cornerstone of the area’s legal community, providing experienced counsel and dedicated service to both clients and colleagues. His contributions have been invaluable to the clients he’s supported over the years and to us at SRNM the last few years when he joined the firm as a partner in 2022.

  • November 25, 2024 | People
    SRNM Welcomes Katherine B. Frieden as Newest Associate

    SRNM is excited to announce that Katherine (Bickhaus) Frieden has joined the firm as its newest associate!

    A Quincy native, Katherine is eager to begin her legal career and make an impact on the community she knows so well. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Missouri and recently graduated from Baylor University School of Law. Katherine passed the bar and is licensed to practice in Texas, with licenses in Illinois and Missouri pending. Katherine will have a general practice with an emphasis on litigation.

  • September 24, 2024 | People
    Debra Liss Thomas named Managing Attorney at Romanucci & Blandin

    Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national personal injury firm primarily based in Chicago, announces that Debra Liss Thomas has been named Managing Attorney. In this role, she will collaborate extensively with Managing and Senior Partner Gina A. DeBoni on administration of the firm, while also being responsible for continuing education programs and professional development of the firm’s attorneys and staff.

    Debra has been an attorney for 22 years and has been with Romanucci & Blandin since 2015.

  • June 10, 2024 | People
    Elka Blonder Joins Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group

    Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group announces the addition of Elka Blonder, JD to our legal team. Attorney Blonder has joined the practice as an Associate Attorney. Having earned her JD from Benjamin Cardozo Law School at Yeshiva University in New York City, Attorney Blonder also earned an advanced certificate in Conflict Resolution.