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The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Announces Susan D. Snyder as New President

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President. Snyder is a Senior Planner on Northern Trust's Regional Wealth Advisor Team in Chicago, Illinois. She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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  • The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • She succeeds 2023–2024 ACTEC President Kurt A. Sommer of Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A., in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced that Susan D. Snyder will serve as the 2024–2025 President.
  • "I look forward to guiding ACTEC in our shared mission of advancing the standards of trust and estate law practice," said Snyder.

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.

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] .

Eirene N. Salvi honored with Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area's 'Rising Star' Award

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard is pleased to announce that attorney Eirene N. Salvi was honored with the "Rising Star Award" at the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area's 35th Annual Installation Ceremony.

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  • Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard was a proud sponsor of the 2023 event, proceeds of which benefit the AABA Law Foundation's efforts to support the development of Asian Pacific American law students through scholarship.
  • Eirene Nakamura Salvi concentrates her practice medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability cases.
  • Ms. Salvi is a highly involved member of the Illinois legal community.
  • Ms. Salvi received her law degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2015.

Daniel M. Weitzman, CPA, LLC Merges Practice With Weiss & Company LLP

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weiss & Company LLP is pleased to announce that Glenview-based CPA Dan Weitzman has joined the firm as a principal and merged his practice into Weiss's.

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  • GLENVIEW, Ill., Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weiss & Company LLP is pleased to announce that Glenview-based CPA Dan Weitzman has joined the firm as a principal and merged his practice into Weiss's.
  • "Dan is a gifted professional whose skill set is uniquely suited to our firm," said Weiss managing partner Daniel A. Fortman .
  • Weitzman arrives at Weiss with nearly four decades of experience in public accounting, the last 14 years as an independent practitioner headquartered in Glenview.
  • For over 50 years, Weiss & Company LLP has been providing accounting and auditing, tax preparation, and consulting services to clients of all sizes in many different industries.

Greenberg Traurig's Chicago Office Recognized at Lawyers in the Classroom Civic Appreciation Awards

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office was honored at the inaugural Lawyers in the Classroom (LIC) Civic Appreciation Awards. The firm was recognized for its commitment to and partnership with Chicago school students in engaging, educating, and empowering the next generation of civic participants and leaders. Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Chicago Pro Bono Co-Coordinator Howard K. Jeruchimowitz and Associate Michael A. Feldman accepted the award at the event Nov. 3. Jeruchimowitz and Feldman co-chair Greenberg Traurig's participation in the Lawyers in the Classroom program.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office was honored at the inaugural Lawyers in the Classroom (LIC) Civic Appreciation Awards.
  • Jeruchimowitz and Feldman co-chair Greenberg Traurig's participation in the Lawyers in the Classroom program.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office was honored at the inaugural Lawyers in the Classroom (LIC) Civic Appreciation Awards.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Chicago Office: Greenberg Traurig's Chicago office strives to be as dynamic and diverse as the city it calls home.

Chelsey Lambert Joins Smokeball as VP of Partnerships

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smokeball, the industry-leading legal case management software platform, announced that Chelsey Lambert has joined the company as vice president of partnerships, bringing with her 20 years of executing programs in legal technology consulting, sales, marketing, operations and product development. Chelsey is responsible for leading and coordinating various cross-functional projects, identifying new market solutions and developing strategic partnerships that fulfill Smokeball's mission of improving the lives of small firm legal professionals. 

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  • Smokeball legal case management software announced that Chelsey Lambert has joined the company as VP of partnerships.
  • "We are thrilled to have Chelsey join the Smokeball team as our VP of Partnerships," says Ruchie Chadha, Smokeball president.
  • Chelsey joins Smokeball from the Chicago Bar Association, where she served as a practice management advisor.
  • The opportunity to return to Smokeball as VP of Partnerships was one that I could not pass up.

Steven Pflaum Honored with Justice John Paul Stevens Award

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that Steven F. Pflaum is a recipient of the Justice John Paul Stevens Award.

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  • Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that Steven F. Pflaum is a recipient of the Justice John Paul Stevens Award.
  • Presented by the Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation, the award recognizes Pflaum's lifetime commitment to equal justice for all.
  • A Chicago native, Justice Stevens served 35 years as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, dedicating his life to improving the justice system.
  • "On behalf of NGE, I congratulate Steve on receiving the Justice Stevens award.

1031 CORP. Welcomes Jordan Born, J.D., LL.M Expands Parking Exchange Services

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1031 CORP. is excited to announce Jordan Born, J.D., LL.M has been appointed General Counsel of 1031 CORP. and President of its sister company, Reverse 1031 CORP. Jordan will oversee all reverse and improvement exchange transactions facilitated by Reverse 1031 CORP. for clients of 1031 CORP. as well as other qualified intermediaries.

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  • 1031 CORP. is excited to announce Jordan Born, J.D., LL.M has been appointed General Counsel of 1031 CORP. and President of its sister company, Reverse 1031 CORP. Jordan will oversee all reverse and improvement exchange transactions facilitated by Reverse 1031 CORP. for clients of 1031 CORP. as well as other qualified intermediaries.
  • COLLEGEVILLE, Pa., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 1031 CORP. is excited to announce Jordan Born, J.D., LL.M has been appointed General Counsel of 1031 CORP. and President of its sister company, Reverse 1031 CORP. Jordan will oversee all reverse and improvement exchange transactions facilitated by Reverse 1031 CORP. for clients of 1031 CORP. as well as other qualified intermediaries.
  • "As Reverse 1031 CORP. prepared to expand our services, Jordan was the perfect choice to lead those efforts.
  • "I am very happy to join 1031 CORP. and work with our clients to ensure satisfaction with their 1031 exchanges.

Whitt Sturtevant LLP is Pleased to Welcome Anne Mitchell to the Firm's Chicago Office

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anne Mitchell has joined Whitt Sturtevant LLP as a partner in the Chicago, IL, office.

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  • CHICAGO, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anne Mitchell has joined Whitt Sturtevant LLP as a partner in the Chicago, IL, office.
  • Ms. Mitchell maintains an active pro bono practice and community involvement, including more than 10 years of board service with Legal Aid Chicago.
  • She is a member of the Women's Energy Network Chicago Chapter and served on the 2015-2016 planning committees for the Chicago Women's Energy Summit.
  • Whitt Sturtevant LLP is a law firm serving the energy and public utility industries.