Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Attorney Stephen Komie Announces Campaign for Third Vice President of the ISBA

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen M. Komie, who has led a storied legal career for the past 40 years, has announced his candidacy to run for the Illinois State Bar Association's Third Vice President. Attorney Komie's distinguished legal background as a premiere Illinois trial lawyer and his decades of leadership experience in the ISBA make him an exceptionally qualified candidate for ISBA's Third Vice President. Mr. Komie is humbled by the opportunity to continue to serve the ISBA in a new and exciting capacity as Third Vice President.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen M. Komie, who has led a storied legal career for the past 40 years, has announced his candidacy to run for the Illinois State Bar Association's Third Vice President.
  • Mr. Komie is humbled by the opportunity to continue to serve the ISBA in a new and exciting capacity as Third Vice President.
  • Attorney Komie is the founder and Principal Attorney at Komie & Associates, a highly successful Chicago-based law firm assisting clients in cases involving criminal law, family law, civil litigation, and appeals.
  • If elected as Third Vice President of the ISBA, Stephen Komie plans to utilize his plethora of experience as a member of the ISBA Board of Governors, where he has served as Secretary and Treasurer.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Todd Ochs as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the practice of Pediatrics

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Todd Ochs is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the practice of Pediatrics.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Todd Ochs is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the practice of Pediatrics.
  • Dr. Ochs began his career in medicine in 1969 at a free clinic in Chicago.
  • In pediatric practice for 39 years, Dr. Ochs is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP).
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Ochs notes that his mentors are Dr. Ira Rosenthal and Dr. Andrew Griffin.

Lombard Family Law and Estate Planning Law Firm Welcomes New Partner Michael J. Drabant

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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LOMBARD, Ill., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. Traub & Associates is delighted to welcome Michael J. Drabant as a new partner to the law firm. Attorney Drabant will be leading the firm's Estates Practice Group. He will also be adding some new practice areas to the firm which include elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning and administration. Since his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2009, Mr. Drabant has dedicated his practice to estates, including as an associate at A. Traub & Associates from 2010 to 2013. He returns to the firm in a new capacity, ready to wield the experience he has obtained over the last decade to assist clients with various estate planning and estate-related issues.

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  • LOMBARD, Ill., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. Traub & Associates is delighted to welcome Michael J. Drabant as a new partner to the law firm.
  • He will also be adding some new practice areas to the firm which include elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning and administration.
  • Mr. Drabant worked in various legal capacities during the 2010s, including becoming principal owner at The Drabant Law Group for three years, leaving in 2016 to join Wilson & Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law as an associate, then advancing to become a partner in 2021.
  • She believes that with Michael re-joining the firm, A. Traub & Associates will continue to cement itself as a premier law firm dedicated to assisting clients in family law and estate planning matters.

Partner David J. Rashid recognized by Law Bulletin Media as a 2023 'Forty Under 40' honoree

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is pleased to announce attorney David J. Rashid has been named one of Law Bulletin Media's "Forty Lawyers Under 40 to watch in the state of Illinois" for 2023. This year's Forty Under 40 class was selected from a group of more than 1,000 competitive nominations and were announced on Wednesday, September 27 at a celebration at AceBounce Chicago.

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  • is pleased to announce attorney David J. Rashid has been named one of Law Bulletin Media's "Forty Lawyers Under 40 to watch in the state of Illinois" for 2023.
  • I am thankful to my peers and mentors who took the time to share such kind feedback with the Law Bulletin.
  • David J. Rashid, 37, joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard as a Partner in 2023, where he concentrates his legal practice in cases concerning personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
  • I am thankful to my peers and mentors who took the time to share such kind feedback with the Law Bulletin.

Kelley Drye Announces New Partners and Special Counsel

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce the election of nine new partners. Jennifer Barks, Maria Biaggi, Courtney Kleshinski, Jennifer McCadney, Joshua Morey, Lana Rowenko, Valerie Sheaffer, Genna Steinberg, and Patricia Werner begin their tenure as partners effective July 1, 2023. In addition, the firm has promoted Matthew Chakmakian, Phillip Crain, Vincent Ferraro, Elizabeth Krasnow, Kelli Ortega, Lauren Shah, and Robert Ward to special counsel.

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  • Firm elects nine new partners, promotes seven to special counsel
    NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce the election of nine new partners.
  • In addition, the firm has promoted Matthew Chakmakian , Phillip Crain , Vincent Ferraro , Elizabeth Krasnow , Kelli Ortega , Lauren Shah , and Robert Ward to special counsel.
  • The newly elected partners span Kelley Drye offices and key practice areas including Corporate, Environmental, Government Relations and Public Policy, International Trade, Labor and Employment, and Litigation.
  • Kelley Drye's newest partners are:
    Jennifer Barks (Environmental): Jennifer focuses her practice on environmental, energy, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard promotes Rob L. Kohen, Heidi L. Wickstrom to Partner, Attorney David J. Rashid joins firm as Partner

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Illinois law firm of Salvi Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. is pleased to announce attorneys Rob L. Kohen and Heidi L. Wickstrom have been promoted to Partner and Chicago attorney David J. Rashid has joined the firm as a Partner.

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  • David J. Rashid joins Salvi Law from a prominent Chicago law firm
    CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Illinois law firm of Salvi Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.
  • is pleased to announce attorneys Rob L. Kohen and Heidi L. Wickstrom have been promoted to Partner and Chicago attorney David J. Rashid has joined the firm as a Partner.
  • Rob L. Kohen joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard as an associate attorney in 2014 and Heidi L. Wickstrom joined the firm as an associate in 2018.
  • Rob L. Kohen can be contacted at [email protected] ; Heidi L. Wickstrom can be contacted at [email protected] ; David J. Rashid can be contacted at [email protected] .

Family Law Attorney Chantelle Porter Named First Black Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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LOMBARD, Ill., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective December 12th, the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Chantelle A. Porter as a Circuit Court Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit. A partner at the Lombard family law firm A. Traub & Associates, Ms. Porter has dedicated her career to advocating for families and children, and she is excited for this new step in her journey as a public servant in the legal profession.

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  • LOMBARD, Ill., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Effective December 12th, the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Chantelle A. Porter as a Circuit Court Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit.
  • As a family law attorney with A. Traub & Associates, Chantelle has worked with families who are facing significant disruption and complex changes in their lives.
  • She will continue to share this compassion for families and treat each individual with respect and fairness as Circuit Court Judge.
  • As the first Black circuit court judge in DuPage County, Chantelle looks forward to serving as a reflection of the vibrant and diverse population in the area.

Hinsdale Law Firm Welcomes New Managing Partner Attorney Azam Nizamuddin

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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HINSDALE, Ill., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The law office of Martoccio & Martoccio is pleased to announce that it has welcomed a new managing partner to the firm. Attorney Azam Nizamuddin joins the Hinsdale law firm as a managing partner. Mr. Nizamuddin brings a wealth of experience and an expansive skillset to the practice, where he will be serving clients in the areas of family law, personal injury, employment law, and real estate law.

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  • HINSDALE, Ill., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The law office of Martoccio & Martoccio is pleased to announce that it has welcomed a new managing partner to the firm.
  • Attorney Azam Nizamuddin joins the Hinsdale law firm as a managing partner.
  • Before joining Martoccio & Martoccio, Attorney Nizamuddin served as a trial lawyer and litigator for 18 years focusing on litigation and family law.
  • Founding attorney John F. Martoccio and managing partner Azam Nizamuddin boast over 75 years of combined experience, and the firm's attorneys can proficiently handle an extensive array of legal issues.

Alton Attorney Perry Browder Announces Campaign for Third Vice President of the ISBA

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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ALTON, Ill., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perry Browder, who has been practicing law in Illinois for over 34 years, has announced his candidacy to run for the Illinois State Bar Association's Third Vice President. Attorney Browder's diverse legal background, his record of obtaining successful results for his client, and his desire to promote harmony and inclusion to those in the legal field make him an ideal candidate for ISBA Third Vice President. He understands his duty to serve and appreciates this opportunity to strengthen the practices of all legal professionals throughout Illinois.

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  • ALTON, Ill., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perry Browder, who has been practicing law in Illinois for over 34 years, has announced his candidacy to run for the Illinois State Bar Association's Third Vice President.
  • Attorney Browder is a Senior Attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy, an Alton law firm dedicated to cases involving mesothelioma.
  • Attorney Browder hopes to help the ISBA expand membership, develop greater diversity, promote business referrals, and best practices and services.
  • "As an active member of ISBA, I am proud to announce my candidacy for ISBA 3rd Vice President.

California Lawyers Association (CLA) Commends ABA Resolution for Reconfirming Core Values in Law Firm Ownership

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) commends the American Bar Association's (ABA) passing of a resolution opposing revision to the law prohibiting lawyers from sharing legal fees with non-lawyers and from transferring to non-lawyers ownership or control over entities practicing law.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) commends the American Bar Association's (ABA) passing of a resolution opposing revision to the law prohibiting lawyers from sharing legal fees with non-lawyers and from transferring to non-lawyers ownership or control over entities practicing law.
  • "On behalf of the California Lawyers Association, I was proud to support and recommend the adoption of Resolution 402," said Jeremy Evans, President of the California Lawyers Association.
  • "Resolution 402 amplifies the voices of the California legal community that sharing legal fees and ownership of legal services with non-lawyers could create unintended harm to consumers," said Snell.
  • Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the bar association for all California attorneys.