Programs & Events

The late Earl B. Dickerson was an outstanding lawyer and among the first African-American members of The Chicago Bar Association (CBA). The CBA established the Dickerson Award in honor of his devotion to the law and helping others gain equality and justice. The Dickerson Award recognizes and honors minority lawyers and judges whose careers at the bar emulate the courage and dedication Dickerson had in making the law the key to justice for all in…

Sarah King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is one of the Co-Chairs for the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ Annual Judicial Reception on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, WBAI, is one of the oldest and largest bar associations in the state of Illinois, and was first established in 1914 by nine women lawyers practicing in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Clifford Law Offices is a Presidential…

Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Evans hosted the Women Everywhere (“WE”) Judicial Reception to recruit judges and attorney volunteers interested in hosting groups during the organization’s upcoming Education Day Project. WE President Sarah F. King, associate at Clifford Law Offices, introduced Evans who spoke of the need for more women to be made aware of the judicial system at an early age. King spoke of WE’s annual Education Day that brings 200-300 Chicago public high school…

Sarah King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices is the current president of Women Everywhere. Women Everywhere, WE, is a non-profit organization driven by the volunteer efforts and goodwill of attorneys, judges, bar associations, and others in the Chicagoland legal community dedicated to creating opportunities for women and children in need through education and community service. Sarah will be volunteering at their February 26 Education Day event. This event brings 200-300 Chicago public high school girls…

Sarah F. King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, is the President of Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project, referred to as “WE”, which is a not-for-profit organization comprised of attorneys and judges dedicated to creating opportunities for women through education and community service.  WE’s Annual Fundraiser will take place on February 20, 2020, and is sponsored by Clifford Law Offices. WE aims to inspire, encourage and provide assistance to hundreds of women each year. The fundraiser supports…

Sarah King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices will be attending this year’s Illinois Trial Association Women’s Caucus Lobbying Day on February 18, 2020. Sarah is one of the co-founders of the 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. For more information about the event taking place at the ITLA headquarters, click here.

Sarah King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the upcoming American Association for Justice (AAJ) Winter Convention. Sarah will be discussing the topic of, “Opening Statements and Demonstratives in Birth Injury Cases”, focusing on the Gerald Sallis case, during the Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting on Sunday, February 9, 2020. The AAJ Winter Convention will take place February 8-11 at: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Center 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130…

Clifford Law Offices is sponsoring The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers 13th annual casino night fundraiser titled, “Gatsby’s Speakeasy.” The event will be held on February 20, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Proceeds will support the Chicago Bar Association. For more information about the event, click here. Tracy Brammeier, Associate at Clifford Law Offices, is Second Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Clifford Law Offices Associates, Kristofer S. Riddle and Charles R. Haskins, will be moderators at the Chicago Bar Association continuing legal education seminar: Motion Practice in Cook County Circuit Court’s Law Division, on January 16, 2020.  The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States, founded in 1874. One of their objectives is to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of…