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Socrates was found not guilty in a mock trial conducted Monday, May 22, 2023, with Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, and Dan Webb, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, defending him before hundreds of jurors. In a three-hour event sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum, Socrates was “re-tried” on charges of breaking Athenian laws 2,500 years ago when he was found guilty…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, will once again team up with Dan Webb of Winston & Strawn to re-try the case of Socrates, sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum. Clifford and Webb defended Socrates 10 years ago on charges of corrupting young people with his ideas and disrespecting the Greek gods. In the real trial in 399 B.C., Socrates was put to death by hemlock. In the mock trial…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be honored by the Kane County Bar Association for forty years of outstanding service to the legal community. Each year at its Annual Dinner, the Kane County Bar Association, the oldest association in the state, celebrates members who have reached significant milestones in their careers. The 2023 semi-formal event, “A Starry Night,” will be held on June 1 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva, Illinois….

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Sarah F. King, partner at the firm, authored an article for the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Magazine that appeared in the Spring 2023 issue. “Visual Presentation Helps Juries See the Law” is the title of the article that examines the increased use of demonstrative evidence to help juries understand the various nuances of a case, particularly as the facts and the law…

Emily A. Herbick, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected as a recipient of The National Law Journal’s 2023 Elite Trial Lawyers in the category of Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar. The Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar recognition honors a select group of young lawyers who are up-and-comers in the plaintiffs bar and have already demonstrated their litigation prowess, service to the community, and impact on their firm. Lawyers are selected through…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been elected Treasurer of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) for the 2023-24 term. King, who has a long history of serving on the Board of Governors of the organization and served this past year as its Parliamentarian, also was a co-founder of its Women’s Caucus whose goal is to encourage female leadership within the profession and to act as a resource for the mentorship of…

Respiratory Health Association is pleased to announce that Clifford Law Offices will be a diamond sponsor of the 27th annual CowaLUNGa™ Charity Bike Tour. During the three-day bike event taking place July 29-31, employees from Clifford Law Offices will be seen riding as part of Team CLO Troopers. “We are proud to partner with Clifford Law in our efforts to promote lung health and clean air for all,” said Joel Africk, President and CEO of…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been elected First Vice President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI). An advocate for women in law as well as the women she represents in her medical malpractice and personal injury practice, Sarah’s drive and passion are deeply rooted in the betterment of the legal profession and legislation. She has held multiple leadership roles with the WBAI, serving on its Board of Directors since…

Despite being among the wealthiest and most developed countries in the world, the United States has some of the highest rates of birth and maternal mortality. An article by the Wall Street Journal exposed a massive spike in preventable maternal deaths occurring during and shortly after pregnancy from 2019 to 2021, calling attention to systemic healthcare concerns. Findings from data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that minority women, specifically…