Speaking Engagements

Families from the U.S. and at least four other countries who lost loved ones in the crash of the MAX8 jet in 2019 met with representatives of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday, April 24, in a “conferral meeting” regarding whether Boeing has complied with the deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) entered into as a result of two disastrous crashes of the MAX 8 jet in 2018 and 2019. FAMILIES SPOKE LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOND BUILDING…

Courtney A. Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices, to speak at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) webinar on Practice Tips for Young Lawyers on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 9:00 AM. Sponsored by the ITLA Young Lawyers Committee, Berlin will address “Trial Preparation & Strategies for Success with Motions in Limine.” Berlin has served as a third chair on a trial team at the firm for a medical malpractice case that resulted in an $11…

Erin Clifford, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Ethics and Professionalism webinar on April 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Erin will speak on self-care strategies for busy lawyers, offering a half-hour credit for mental health/substance abuse. Other topics covered during the three-hour program include ethical considerations behind attorney advertising and dealing with co-counsel. A partner at the firm, Erin…

On April 10, Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined the Rufus Williams Show on WVON (1690 AM) morning radio to speak about the upcoming mock Trial of Pericles, an event sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum. She was joined by Patrick Collins of King & Spaulding LLC whom she will be squaring off against in the mock trial on April 17 at the Harris Theater. King and James C. Pullos, partner at…

Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, traveled to Mexico with the Chicago Bar Association and CBA President Ray J. Koenig III for the association’s 2024 CLE Abroad in Mexico. The educational trip included continuing legal education programming on comparative law topics and various tours and cultural experiences. Mr. Durkin, an established personal injury and aviation attorney with extensive experience in international litigation, was the moderator for the program’s session titled Comparing the U.S….

On March 12th, Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, addressed the DePaul University College of Law community as the featured alumni speaker at its reception honoring the alumni named to the Illinois Super Lawyers® lists, which King has been on for years. King graduated from DePaul University College of Law summa cum laude as a member of the top 5 percent of her class and was inducted into the Order of the Coif….

Erin Clifford, J.D., M.A., partner at Clifford Law Offices and Certified Holistic Health Coach, gave a presentation at the Chicago Bar Association’s annual Women’s History Month Summit on March 7, 2024. The summit, titled Secrets to Self-Advocacy: Negotiating Compensation and Prioritizing Balance to Achieve Career Success, addressed how women lawyers can advocate for themselves as they negotiate compensation and set boundaries to prioritize well-being. Attendees benefitted from networking opportunities, wellness activities, and interactive sessions constructed…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on “Closing Argument” at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Damages Seminar on February 16, 2024. The morning-long seminar offered 4.25 hours of continuing legal education credit on various topics including the “Lost Chance Doctrine,” “Addressing Bias During Voir Dire and Trial,” and “Obtaining Punitive Damages.” The in-person program was held at the Westin Chicago River North hotel, 320 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Hebeisen, who…

Erin E. Clifford, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking to the Catholic Lawyers Guild (CLG) on January 25, 2024, on “Incorporate Self-Care into Your Routine to Create Mental Well-Being.” The program will be conducted virtually at the CLG’s Lunch and Learn at noon. The one-hour program available for general CLE credit will focus on lawyers’ boosting their mental well-being through creating more flexible routines and weaving in support…