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    Sarah F. King Spoke on Trial Trends: Clips & Questionnaires at Municipal District Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

    Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on Trial Trends: Clips & Questionnaires at the Municipal District Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Room 1307 of the Daley Center. King is President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI). She is also very active in several women-related legal and community activities, including Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project, which is a collaborative effort coordinating volunteer activities to help…

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    Courtney A. Berlin Participated in ISBA Career Development at DePaul University
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    Courtney Berlin Participated in ISBA Career Development at DePaul University

    Courtney A. Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices, joined fellow ISBA members in hosting a table at DePaul University College of Law on February 27. Berlin was among a group of Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) members who engaged with law students, providing insights on professional growth and career development. She helped educate law students about the legal profession and the valuable resources provided by the ISBA. Law students can enjoy free ISBA membership for…

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    Bob Clifford and Erwin Chemerinsky Spoke at Joint Symposium

    Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and Irwin Chemerinsky, Professor of Berkeley School of Law, spoke on March 7 in a program entitled “Plaintiff-Side Litigation: Scholars and Practitioners in Dialogue.” The day-long symposium was co-sponsored by the American Bar Foundation, UC Berkeley School of Law Civil Justice Research Initiative, with additional support from the American Association for Justice. The program brought together scholars’ and practitioners’ perspectives on the plaintiff-side practice…

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    National Hellenic Museum’s Popular Trial Series Returned with The Trial of Themistocles

    Nationally renowned attorneys and judges staged an ancient Greek trial about the controversial Athenian hero Themistocles CHICAGO (February 18, 2025)—The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) presented the next installation of its popular Trial series with The Trial of Themistocles on April 1, 2025, at the Harris Theater in Chicago. At this dynamic live event, nationally renowned attorneys argued a case regarding Themistocles, one of ancient Athens’ most celebrated yet controversial figures, before a panel of esteemed…

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    Sarah King Receive 2025 Diversity Scholarship Foundation Advocate Award

    Sarah F. King Received 2025 Diversity Scholarship Foundation Advocate for Diversity Award

    The Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF) awarded Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, its 2025 Advocate for Diversity Award. King, who serves as President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, was awarded the honor at the Foundation’s 2025 Unity Award Gala and 21st Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony on January 16, 2025, at the JW Marriott Chicago. This award celebrates those individuals who have actively advocated and promoted diversity and inclusion in the…

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    Robert P. Walsh Re-Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness
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    Bob Walsh Re-Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness

    Robert P. Walsh, Jr., partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been re-appointed to another three-year term by the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness, Second District. The Committee on Character and Fitness evaluates the moral character and general fitness of applicants to practice law in Illinois. He was initially appointed to the Committee by the state’s highest court in 2021. Walsh, having been with Clifford Law Offices for more than 30 years, concentrates…

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    Robert Clifford, Class of 1969, Announces $1 Million Gift to Marist High School

    Robert Clifford, Class of 1969, Announces $1 Million Gift to Marist High School

    Robert Clifford ’69, philanthropist, successful attorney, and founder/senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, was recognized as a “Distinguished Alumni” at the 2nd annual “A Night of Honor, Glory, and Fame” on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the Larry Tucker Marist SportsPlex. During the event, Clifford announced a generous $1 million gift to Marist High School in support of its ongoing mission and growth. The funding will support scholarships and financial aid to Marist students. Clifford’s…

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    Robert A. Clifford Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from Marist High School

    Robert Clifford Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from Marist High School

    Robert Clifford was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus at Marist High School’s second annual “A Night of Honor, Glory and Fame” at the Larry Tucker Marist SportsPlex in Palos Heights on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Mr. Clifford, a 1969 graduate of the parochial school on Chicago’s South Side, announced he is donating $1 million to his alma mater for financial aid and scholarships to support students at the school. In a speech to the…

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    Tracy Brammeier Co-Hosts Interview with Aurora Austriaco on @theBar Podcast

    Tracy Brammeier Co-Hosts Interview with Aurora Austriaco on @theBar Podcast

    Tracy Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices and co-host of The Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar podcast, joins co-host Maggie Mendenhall Casey to interview featured guest Aurora Austriaco in their latest episode, “Who Picks Your Presidential Candidate, Anyway? – A Conversation with Aurora Austriaco.” Aurora shares her experience serving as an elected delegate at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and explains the process of becoming a nominating delegate and the role’s responsibilities. Tracy is…

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