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Recent News About John Marshall Law School
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Andrew Kopon Jr. elected new International Association of Defense Counsel president
CHICAGO – The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has elected veteran Illinois attorney Andrew Kopon Jr. as its new president. -
HeplerBroom attorneys named to Best Lawyers list
Nine lawyers from HeplerBroom LLC have been recognized in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America. -
Edwardsville lawyer named military trial judge
After a career spanning more than two decades as both an active duty and reserve Air Force officer, Lt. Col. Michael Schag, also a partner with Heyl Royster, has been appointed as a military trial judge. -
Chief Justice Garman honored at 'Distinguished Professional Service' event
Four law organizations came together on Thursday to honor leaders in the state with the Award of Exemplary Professional Service at the Distinguished Professional Service Joint Dinner. -
HeplerBroom elects seven partners
Matthew Champlin, Michael Chessler, Carolyn Husmann, Matthew Noce, Benjamin Powell, Eric Rosser and Jill Sundberg have been elected partners of HeplerBroom LLC. -
Retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice Fitzgerald passes away
Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald, who retired from the Illinois Supreme Court in 2010, passed away Sunday at his home following a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 74. -
Rostovtsev joins HeplerBroom as associate
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Ethics of judiciary and social media discussed at bar meeting: #yougottaluvit
The relationship between social media and the legal community is “a topic that is certainly here to stay,” according to one federal judge. -
Jordan Huttenlocker joins HeplerBroom's Chicago office as associate
CHICAGO – Jordan Huttenlocker has joined HeplerBroom LLC in the Chicago office as an associate attorney. -
Kilbride retention has lasting effects on state's political landscape
Lousin With Democrats in firm control of state government, Abe Lincoln's stovepipe hat will likely not be needed to settle partisan gamesmanship that will shape the state's political landscape for the next 10 years. -
Illinois Supreme Court appoints committee to codify evidentiary law
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the formation of a special committee on Illinois evidence with the aim of codifying existing evidentiary law so that it is available in a single source. -
Fitzgerald to assume role as Chief Justice Sept. 8
Fitzgerald SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The elevation of Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois will be marked by an installation ceremony on Monday, Sept. 8 at the Supreme Court Building in Springfield. -
Randall Kelley appointed associate judge in 20th Circuit
Circuit judges in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit voted to appoint Randall W. Kelley as an associate judge. -
Supreme Court appoints Michael Pelletier State Appellate Defender
The Illinois Supreme Court announced Friday the appointment of Michael J. Pelletier, 57, to the Office of State Appellate Defender to succeed Theodore A. Gottfried who has held the office with distinction since its inception 35 years ago. -
Vet law clinic in NC was first
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State legal community and VA get together for vets
Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald of the Illinois Supreme Court, Director L. Tammy Duckworth of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, officials of The John Marshall Law School and the Illinois State Bar Association announced Wednesday a joint initiative to support Illinois veterans in obtaining legal services and disability and educational benefits. -
iPhone taken on by experienced class action litigator
Less than a month after Apple released its iPhone, an attorney well-versed in products liability class actions filed an action over the product in Cook County. -
Fifth and Third Appellate Court races sharply contrast
Judge Michael Powers Thanks to the court reform storm that blew into southern Illinois in November 2004, the battle brewing for appellate court judge in the state's Fifth Appellate District this election year commands attention. -
Weber bio: Madison County prosecutor moves to the bench
Don Weber, who will be sworn-in as resident circuit judge on Wednesday, currently maintains a private law practice and is serving a third appointment as an assistant Madison County state's attorney. He was elected State's Attorney in 1980.