Awards & Recognitions

Clifford Law Offices partners Tracy A. Brammeier and Susan A. Capra have been named to the Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in Law 2026 list, earning statewide recognition as legal leaders. Each year, Crain’s recognizes women attorneys in senior leadership roles who have handled significant, complex matters that resulted in substantial verdicts and settlements. Honorees also demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring, bar association involvement, community service, and advocacy on behalf of underrepresented individuals. With…

Fifteen partners from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the prestigious “2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list, a national recognition reserved for attorneys who define excellence in plaintiff advocacy and who consistently stand at the forefront of the civil justice system. Those honored this year include: Robert A. Clifford Tracy A. Brammeier Richard F. Burke, Jr. Susan A. Capra Bradley M. Cosgrove Kevin P. Durkin Charles R. Haskins Keith A. Hebeisen Sarah…

In an interview with Lawdragon, Craig Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices, offers a thoughtful look at a career defined by empathy, preparation, and quiet command of the courtroom. Craig’s path to the law began early, when he was introduced to Clifford Law Offices as a college student at Illinois State University. What started as a backroom job during school breaks quickly became a calling. Seeing the civil justice system at work, particularly how it…

Juan R. Thomas, Of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices, has been elected to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Illinois Board of Directors. Thomas, who served as the 75th President of the National Bar Association, will serve with about 50 others on the Board of the ACLU, a nonpartisan, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and defending the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, the Illinois Constitution, and state/federal human rights laws. Thomas,…

Five Clifford Law Offices partners have been named to the “Top 100: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® list,” recognizing their talent in the profession and reputation among peers. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, along with Bradley M. Cosgrove, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Shannon M. McNulty, partners at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, have all been recognized by Super Lawyers for over a decade, a testament to their…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, has once again been ranked as the #1 lawyer in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “Top 10: 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers List.” Among his numerous awards and accolades, Super Lawyers has recognized Mr. Clifford for 21 consecutive years, including being named the number-one lawyer in Illinois for more years than any other attorney, a distinction he has earned 13 times. His reputation…

Shannon M. McNulty and Susan A. Capra, partners at Clifford Law Offices, have once again been ranked among the top 50 women lawyers in the state of Illinois by Super Lawyers® “2026 Illinois Top 50 Women List.” For more than twenty years, Shannon McNulty has represented individuals and families in high-stakes litigation involving concealment, conspiracy, complex contracts, employment disputes, sexual harassment, environmental harms, and antitrust matters. Her prior experience with the Chicago Police Department, including…

Nineteen Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® List. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The following Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been selected to the 2026 List (*denotes Rising Star distinction): Robert A. Clifford – Years of selection: Super Lawyers: 2005 – 2026…

Seven partners from Clifford Law Offices have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list, a national honor recognizing the top attorneys in the United States for their outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact on the legal profession. This year’s list includes Bradley M. Cosgrove, Tracy A. Brammeier, Susan A. Capra, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, Shannon M. McNulty, and Sarah F. King, each distinguished for their commitment to justice and…