Continuing Legal Education

Tracy A. Brammeier, Partner at Clifford Law Offices, will speak at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention in Chicago, taking place July 24-28. In her presentation titled “Pre-Impact Terror and Fright,” Tracy Brammeier will examine a deeply significant and often misunderstood aspect of aviation litigation: the emotional and psychological trauma passengers experience in the moments before a crash. Drawing on years of work as Liaison Counsel in the Chicago federal litigation arising from…

Clifford Law Offices sponsored a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar focused on lawyer well-being and sustainable performance. The CLE, High Performance Without Burnout: Practical Well-Being Strategies for Lawyers, was presented by Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and founder of Erin Clifford Wellness. Today’s legal workforce faces sustained pressure. Chronic stress and burnout increasingly influence productivity, engagement, retention, client service, and overall firm performance. In a profession built on sound judgment, precision, and…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Chicago Bar Association’s “Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case: Trial Strategies and Innovations” program. The all-day CLE took place on June 11, 2026, at The Metropolitan Club in Chicago. Clifford joined a panel with Dan Webb of Winston & Strawn on “Winning Trial Strategies.” The two powerhouse lawyers have faced each other for the last seven years in federal district court…

Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, joined a panel of speakers at Stronger Together: Supporting Women in the Legal Profession on April 23, 2026, at Roosevelt University in Chicago. The program, hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges’ Association, features leading women in law who support and empower one another through shared experiences, mentorship, and professional community. The session “Thriving in…

Attorneys from Clifford Law Offices served as judges and trial coaches at the American Association of Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC), held March 5–8 at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago. Partners Bradley M. Cosgrove, Keith A. Hebeisen, Charles R. Haskins, David F. Jasinski, Thomas J. Tomasik, Joseph T. Murphy, Gregory M. Beck, and Scott J. Kater, along with associates Nicholas T. Motherway, Devin J. Piper, and Matthew M. Moyer contributed their…

Craig J. Squillace, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Ethics and Professionalism Seminar on Friday, April 24, 2026 on “Ethics and Social Media.” Craig Squillace, who plays an integral role in the firm’s auto accident practice group, has spent over 20 years representing clients in automobile crash cases. He is recognized as a leading Chicago plaintiffs attorney known for handling his cases with intellect, respect, and integrity. Craig…

The 32nd annual Clifford Tort Symposium, “Civil Justice and the Challenge of Climate Change,” will be held as a hybrid program at DePaul University College of Law on May 28-29, 2026. With more than 25 scholars in attendance, this two-day program will examine a variety of ways to use the legal system as a part of the process of responding to climate dangers. Topics such as “Liability for Failure to Forecast,” “Rethinking the Federal Role…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking on “Master Plaintiff and Defense Strategies in Modern Aviation Litigation” as part of a two-hour CLE webinar held noon-2:10 p.m. CDT on Friday, March 20, through myLawCLE. Presenting alongside Taylor Sandella of Kreindler & Kreindler of New York, he will offer practice-focused, strategic advice from intake to resolution on topics including targeted discovery and deposition strategies, maximizing recovery, and jurisdictional and…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, along with partners Kevin P. Durkin and John V. Kalantzis, will be speaking at the Chicago Bar Association’s continuing legal education (CLE) trip to Greece taking place April 27-May 3, 2026. Titled “A Comparison of Civil and Criminal Trials in the U.S. and Greece,” the program of Illinois and Greek lawyers spans two half-days and offers six hours of CLE credit. Speakers include Cook…