Programs & Events

“The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” is the topic of the 26th Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy by DePaul University College of Law. The 2-day meeting will be held as an online virtual program beginning May 28, 2020. The program will be available for viewing and CLE credit in modules that include “Corporate Misconduct in the Drug Industry” and “Using Litigation to Effectively Abate Opioid Health Harms.” Academics…

Clifford Law Offices partner, Sarah F. King, will be participating in a webinar titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on the UK and US.” The webinar is hosted by PEOPIL, a Pan-European non-profit organization of personal injury lawyers. According to PEOPIL, they work to “improve and promote judicial co-operation and mutual knowledge of legal and judicial systems of European jurisdictions in the field of personal injury law.” The webinar will be held on Thursday, April 30th,…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be a moderator at ITLA Women’s Caucus annual program titled, “Trial Practice & Tips Webinar” on May 1st from 10am – 12:30pm Central. Sarah is one of the co-founders of the Women’s Caucus and is the current chair. The Caucus provides educational opportunities, social events and perhaps most importantly, an environment which encourages networking and membership growth. ITLA Women’s Caucus annual program will be virtual and…

The 2020 Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy Webinar, sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, is a two-day virtual meeting that will be available for viewing on May 26, 2020 . The topic of the 26th annual symposium is: “The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” The darkest days of America’s opioid crisis may be behind us. For the first time in four years American life spans are rising—apart…

In lieu of its annual Women’s Caucus service project, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) is sponsoring a Virtual Food Drive to benefit the Chicago Great Food Depository and the Central Illinois Food Bank. Sarah F. King, Chair of the ITLA Women’s Caucus and Partner at Clifford Law Offices, initiated the thoughtful deed in this stressful time of coronavirus. Every donation to the virtual food drive provides nourishing food for those at risk of hunger. Thanks to the Food Depository’s buying power,…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking on “Real Solutions to Attorney Wellness: Stress in the Legal Profession.” She will offer real solutions on how to help attorneys thrive personally and professionally amid levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue, and burnout. Given the uncertain time that we find ourselves in, this is the perfect opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle. The one-hour webcast, sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, will be offered Thursday,…

Erin Clifford, Partner at Clifford Law Offices, will provide a complimentary webinar on how to boost your wellness and manage stress during quarantine. The event, hosted by DePaul University College of Law, will be held on Monday, April 6, 2020 at noon – 1 p.m. (CT). Erin Clifford has a deep appreciation for health and wellness, and is an experienced wellness coach. She will cover how to create a daily schedule, how to exercise at…

“The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” is the topic of the 2020 Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy at DePaul University College of Law. Academics from around the country will gather for the two-day program to discuss how the multi-district litigation process works with mass torts and solutions including public nuisance and criminal sanctions. The topic is particularly timely given the coronavirus that impacts world health issues and how…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking on “Real Solutions to Attorney Wellness: Stress in the Legal Profession” before the First Municipal Advisory Committee at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. The program will be held at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Room 1307, Chicago. Clifford will offer real solutions on how to help attorneys thrive personally and professionally amid levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue, and…