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    John Kalantzis Authors Article about ADR in Aviation Disputes
    Posted on September 8, 2025 To

    John Kalantzis Authors Article on ADR in Aviation Disputes

    John V. Kalantzis, partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the August 2025 issue of PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community titled “Cleared for Resolution: ADR in Aviation Disputes.” Kalantzis discusses the complexities of resolving aviation cases through alternative dispute resolution (ADR), emphasizing the unique challenges related to jurisdiction, damages, and settlement strategies in intricate and high-stakes aviation matters. While Kalantzis stresses the importance of trial preparation for both attorneys…

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    Courtney Berlin Authors Article on the Importance of Voir Dire
    Posted on September 4, 2025 To

    Courtney Berlin Authors Article on the Importance of Voir Dire

    Courtney A. Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the August 2025 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Newsletter titled “Voir Dire: Setting the Tone for Trial Success.” In her piece, Berlin emphasizes the vital role voir dire plays in shaping a trial’s outcome. She explains how attorneys can use this stage not only to gather key information and identify potential biases but also to protect favorable jurors,…

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    Robert A. Clifford Authors Article on the Unethical Practice of Coaching Witnesses
    Posted on August 25, 2025 To

    Robert Clifford Authors Article on the Unethical Practice of Coaching Witnesses

    Coaching witnesses during remote video depositions has become a more frequent problem for lawyers due to their lack of proper preparation. In an article titled “Laying the Groundwork,” published in the August/September 2025 issue of Chicago Lawyer magazine, Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares his thoughts on this issue and the latest word from the American Bar Association on how best to avoid this improper and unethical practice. “Coaching…

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    Bradley Cosgrove Featured in Lawdragon's Lawyer Limelights Series

    Bradley Cosgrove Featured in Lawdragon’s Lawyer Limelights Series

    In an interview with Lawdragon, Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, shares the personal journey that led him to become one of the top personal injury attorneys in Chicago. Brad recalls a pivotal moment from his childhood that exposed him to the world of personal injury law and set his career in motion. At just 10 years old, a devastating accident changed his family’s life, leaving both his parents with lasting, life-altering injuries…

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    Robert A. Clifford Authors Article on the Continued Impact of ‘Never Events’

    Robert Clifford Writes About the Impact of “Never Events” in Chicago Lawyer Column

    “Never events” in medicine — or mistakes with consequences so grave that they never should occur — still occur with regularity throughout the United States. Although doctors do not intentionally try to harm patients, they certainly need to be careful, especially with procedures that can lead to death. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, writes about the impact of “never events” in his column for the Chicago Lawyer’s June/July issue,…

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    Robert A. Clifford authors article on liability impacts of COVID-19 healthcare immunity order
    Posted on May 15, 2025 To

    Liability Impacts of COVID-19 Healthcare Immunity Order

    COVID-19 caused unprecedented disruption to many facets of modern society. Five years later, the impact of the pandemic is still felt throughout courts as judges and lawyers navigate complexities surrounding the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act and the courts’ responsibility to uphold justice. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored a column for Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled “Covid Chaos Still Lingering in the Courts,” which analyzes the impact of the…

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    Robert A. Clifford Authors Article on the Use and Guidance of AI in Law

    Robert Clifford Authors Article on the Use and Guidance of AI in Law

    Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for the February/March issue of Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled “Guidance on AI.” The article explores the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision that the state’s Rules of Professional Conduct and Code of Judicial Conduct apply to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and shares guidance for the responsible use of AI tools within the profession. As new technology emerges…

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    Erin Clifford - ABA Litigation News Article: Creating Work-Life Harmony for a Lawyer's Well-Being

    Erin Clifford Shares How Lawyers Can Embrace Wellness to Create Well-Being

    In an article for Litigation News, a magazine publication by the American Bar Association, Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, shares her insights on how attorneys can create balance beyond the courtroom to achieve harmony in their lives. Her article, “Creating Work-Life Harmony for a Lawyer’s Well-Being,” encourages legal professionals to examine their ten life domains that intertwine their personal and professional goals, reflecting on…

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    Erin Clifford Shares How to Build a Prevention Toolbox for Law Student Well-Being
    Posted on October 18, 2024 To

    Erin Clifford Shares How to Build a Prevention Toolbox for Law Student Well-Being

    In an article for the Practising Law Institute (PLI), Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, shares six practical tips for incorporating self-care into daily routines that will set lawyers up for success when they enter the legal profession after graduation. “How to Build a Prevention Toolbox for Law Student Well-Being” emphasizes the rising number of law students experiencing mental health issues and suggests that law schools…

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