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    2025 Clifford Scholar in Residence at DePaul University Announced

    2025 Clifford Scholar-in-Residence at DePaul University College of Law Announced

    DePaul University College of Law has announced that Andrew Hammond, an associate professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, has been named the 2025 Clifford Scholar-in-Residence. A committee of leading civil justice faculty examined the work of professors nationwide who have contributed to the field of tort law and chose Hammond as the national “rising star” in civil justice and this year’s Scholar. Professor Hammond writes and teaches in the areas of administrative law,…

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    Clifford Law Offices Reacts to NTSB Preliminary Report on Crash Over the Potomac Killing 67 People in January
    Posted on March 11, 2025 To

    Clifford Law Offices Reacts to NTSB Preliminary Report on Crash Over the Potomac Killing 67 People in January

    Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, who represents several victims of the January 29 crash of an Army helicopter and American Airlines regional jet near Reagan National Airport (DCA), echoed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy’s sentiments and said, “It should not take a tragedy that led to the loss of 67 lives to correct the safety issues that had been going on for years around Reagan National…

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    Young Lawyers Division Hosts Speed Networking Event with Leaders

    ISBA Young Lawyers Division Hosts Speed Networking Event with Leaders

    Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) members Courtney Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices; Olivia Basu, Senior Associate at Hammer Serna & Quinn LLC;  and Priya Thennarasu, Associate at Much Shelist, spearheaded a “speed networking” and wine tasting event to be held March 21. The event is designed to provide young lawyers with the opportunity to connect with experienced mentors from various fields of law. Some ISBA mentors at the event include…

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    Sixteen Clifford Law Offices Lawyers Named to Lawdragon’s Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List

    Sixteen Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the “2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list, exhibiting excellence in the legal profession. Robert A. Clifford Tracy A. Brammeier Richard F. Burke, Jr. Susan A. Capra Erin Clifford Bradley M. Cosgrove Kevin P. Durkin Charles R. Haskins Keith A. Hebeisen Sarah F. King Shannon M. McNulty Joseph T. Murphy James C. Pullos Kristofer S. Riddle Hon. Henry R. Simmons (Ret.) Craig J. Squillace Over…

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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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    Victims’ Families of Boeing Crash Raise Questions for Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nominee Before Confirmation Hearings

    Victims’ Families of Boeing Crash Raise Questions for Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nominee Before Confirmation Hearings

    Concerns are being raised about the reported Department of Transportation’s (DOT) obstruction of Congress’ investigation into Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval of the dangerous 737 MAX8 aircraft that was approved to fly following two fatal crashes and an unprecedented grounding for 18 months as the DOT Deputy Secretary faces a confirmation hearing Thursday. Families who lost loved ones in the March 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet six years ago…

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