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John Monical Arrested … to Help Raise Money for Muscular Dystrophy |
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John Monical Helps Form the NIU College of Law Mentoring Program |
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DRI Children’s Products SLG to Form a State Liaison Network |
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Michael Wise to Conduct Workshop for NSCP |
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Mitchell Goldberg to Speak at DePaul ASK (Alumni Share Knowledge) Networking Breakfast |
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May 2010 - Welcome Karen E. Gossman
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Mitchell Goldberg Co-Chairs Journalism Scholarship in Memory of Chicago Reporter Carlos Hernandez Gomez at DePaul University |
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Mitchell Goldberg re-elected to Executive Board of Congregation Ezras Israel of Chicago |
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Lawrence Kamin congratulates Mitchell Goldberg on his re-election to the Board of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers |
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Paul Uhlenhop and Michael Wise Contribute to Updated Publication |
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Mitchell Goldberg elected as Marketing Partner |
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Mitchell Goldberg speaker and panelist at DePaul University's History Conference |
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Mitchell Goldberg participated at DePaul University's Major/Minor Fair |
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Forum on Regulatory Changes - April 2010 |
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John Monical Appointed as Chairperson of the NIU Law School Board of Visitors For more information about the Board of Visitors and its members, visit www.niu.edu/law/aboutus/board.shtml. |
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John Monical Appointed as Vice-Chair to the CBA Securities Law Committee
For more information about the committee, visit www.chicagobar.org. |
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Mitchell Goldberg joins DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Advisory Board |
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CBA Securities Law Committee Hosts its Spring Seminar |
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Mitchell Goldberg and Lawrence Kamin Host Networking Workshop |
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Mitchell Goldberg Speaks to Decalogue Society of Lawyers |
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Kent Lawrence - 2010 "Leading Lawyers"
Please visit www.leadinglawyers.com for more information. |
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Mitchell Goldberg and LKSU host networking workshop for DePaul University's ASK (Alumni Share Knowledge) Program |
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Mitchell Goldberg recognized as “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine 2010 LKSU offers its sincerest congratulations to Mitchell Goldberg for being recognized as a “Rising Star” in the field of Securities Litigation. Mitchell was previously named as an Illinois Rising Star for both 2008 and 2009. As a firm committed to excellence in the practice of law, LKSU takes great pride in having the talents of Mitch Goldberg recognized by the greater Illinois legal community. Mitchell’s Super Lawyers magazine profile. Top of page |
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Paul Uhlenhop and Kent Lawrence recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine 2010 Congratulations to partners Paul Uhlenhop and Kent Lawrence for being recognized as “Super Lawyers” in their respective practices by Super Lawyers Magazine. LKSU takes great pride in having the talents of two of its partners recognized by the greater Illinois legal community. Paul’s Super Lawyers magazine profile. Kent’s Super Lawyers magazine profile. Top of page |
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Mitchell Goldberg named Illinois State Liaison for National Inns of Court Foundation LKSU offers its congratulations to Mitchell Goldberg for his recent appointment to serve as Illinois State Liaison for the National Inns of Court Foundation. Mitchell is an active member of the Chicago American Lincoln Inn of Court, where he serves on the executive committee. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg elected to serve as shadow director of M.R. Bauer Foundation Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was recently elected to serve as shadow director of the M.R. Bauer Foundation. The firm wishes much success to Mitchell and the entire M.R. Bauer Foundation for a wonderful and productive year. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg serves as volunteer judge for DePaul Law School's Student Appellate Oral Arguments Mitchell Goldberg participated as a judge for Professor Lauren Dropkin's appellate oral arguments for DePaul law students on December 3, 2009. Lawrence Kamin encourages such volunteerism and praises Mitchell, along with all its attorneys, for efforts to help assist the next generation of legal minds in the Chicago area. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg panelist at DePaul University for discussion on "Liberal Arts and Career Pathways." On November 2, 2009, Mitchell Goldberg joined with other DePaul alumni (James Barnash, Sr. Partner, Stride Consulting and Pres. of Barnash & Assoc., and Nelson Imana, V.P. - Specialty Systems at Aon Corporation) as a panelist for Professor Mark Onuscheck's ISP 240 "Liberal Arts and Career Pathways" at DePaul University's Lincoln Park Campus. The panel answered student questions regarding career advice and discussed the value of a Liberal Arts education in relation to the development of career pathways, in addition to the ethical and theoretical responsibilities of a career in relation to the needs of one's community. The presentation was organized in cooperation with DePaul's ASK (Alumni Share Knowledge program), and all of the presenters are ASK mentors. More information regarding the ASK program can be found at the following website: http:/ask.depaul.edu. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg speaks at Decalogue Law Student Event Mitchell Goldberg served as a panelist at a Decalogue Young Lawyers/Law Student Committee event on October 22, 2009 before an audience of law students regarding the practice of law in government and small to midsized firms. Mr. Goldberg spoke from the perspective of working in a small firm/boutique environment. The panel also focused on the importance of law school experiences and the roles of internships/externships in developing a career path. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg Speaks to CBA Financial and Investment Services Committee regarding Recent Trends in Securities Arbitration of Customer Disputes. Mitchell Goldberg spoke to a large crowd at the Chicago Bar Association's Financial & Investment Services Committee meeting on October 13, 2009 about recent trends in securities arbitration of customer disputes in FINRA. Top of page |
| NSCP Publishes Article by Michael Wise
The National Society of Compliance Professionals recently published an article written by Michael Wise and firm extern Lisa M. Zulanas addressing Registration and Compliance Issues Facing Foreign Broker Dealers. The article, contained in the July/August 2009 issue of NSCP Currents, covers current topics including internet-based activity and sales efforts by firms located outside of the United States.
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| Michael Wise to Speak at Chicago-Kent College of Law Conference
Michael Wise has been asked to speak at a Chicago-Kent College of Law all-day program covering the topic Current Issues in Financial Services Law, to be held October 2, 2009. Along with former SEC Regional Director Mary Keefe, Michael will address "Regulatory Examinations Post-Madoff". The program is eligible for MCLE credit. Complete details regarding the program can be found at www.kentlaw.edu/depts/cle/finserv/financial_services_brochure.pdf
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| Launch of Kickapoo’s web-site, completion of its Center, and participation in the Renewable Energy Fair
Partner Kent Lawrence is pleased to announce the nature conservancy project in which he and his wife are involved (Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy) has just rolled out an extensively revised web site: www.kickapoomudcreek.org. Among added materials on the site are pictures, architectural drawings, and explanations regarding the substantially just-completed Kickapoo Meeting Center, which is going to be monitored 24/7 by the Department of Energy, Oak Ridge, as a model of energy efficient residential housing. The Lawrence’s associated residence, Kickapoo Dwelling, won six awards when completed in 2004 and is featured on the Planet Green cable channel as one of 26 in the “World’s Greenest Homes” Series. Visit www.planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/worlds-greenest-homes for additional information. The web site revision and Center completion are just in time for its participation in the 8th annual Illinois Renewable Energy and Sustainable Lifestyle Fair at the nearby Ogle County fairgrounds in Oregon, Illinois to be held August 8th and 9th. See the Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA) web site www.illinoisrenew.org for more details and come on out! |
| Paul Uhlenhop and Michael Wise pen updated chapter for Broker-Dealer Regulation, a Practicing Law Institute publication
Paul Uhlenhop and Michael Wise are the authors of updated Chapter 17A entitled “Clearing Arrangements for Introducing Brokers” in the Practicing Law Institute two volume work entitled Broker-Dealer Regulation, part of its Corporate and Securities Law Library. Broker-Dealer Regulation covers the whole field of broker-dealer issue. Chapter 17A discusses introducing broker clearing and operational mechanics from both the introducing broker’s standpoint and the clearing firm’s standpoint. It updates many of the areas addressed in the earlier version, and provides additional insights not discussed in the previous release. Chapter 17A focuses on the clearing relationship, particularly from the introducing broker’s standpoint and provides a detailed discussion on provisions for clearing agreements between introducing brokers and clearing firms. The chapter offers suggestions to both the introducing broker and the clearing firm regarding their respective agreements, rights and duties. This two-volume work may be obtained by telephoning the Practicing Law Institute at (800) 260-4754 or on the web at www.pli.edu/pubs. The Practicing Law Institute’s address is 810 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019. |
| Paul B. Uhlenhop to co-chair panel for the NSCP
Paul B. Uhlenhop will serve as co-chair, along with Pamela K. Ziermann of Dougherty Financial Group LLC, for a panel on Investment Adviser Business and Regulatory Disclosures at the National Society of Compliance Professionals annual meeting on October 5, 2009, held in Philadelphia, PA. Additional information can be obtained at http://www.nscpmeetings.com/2009/national/nat.html. |
| Mitchell Goldberg panelist at DePaul University for discussion on “Liberal Arts and Career Pathways.”
On July 6, 2009, Mitchell Goldberg joined with other DePaul alumni (John Jameson, of General Growth Properties, Sarah Brown, a project specialist at the American Hospital Association, and Dr. Christopher Croner of SalesDrive, LLC) as a panelist for Professor Mark Onuscheck’s ISP 240 “Liberal Arts and Career Pathways” at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus. The panel answered student questions regarding career advice and the advantages of a liberal arts degree. The presentation was organized in cooperation with DePaul’s ASK (Alumni Share Knowledge program), for which Mr. Goldberg serves as a mentor. More information regarding the ASK program can be found at the following website: http://ask.depaul.edu/. |
| Mitchell Goldberg participates in John Marshall Law School's 2009 International Negotiation Competition
Mitchell B. Goldberg is participating as a judge for the 2009 International Negotiation Competition hosted by John Marshall Law School. More details regarding the event can be obtained at http://www.jmls.edu/academics/advocacy_dispute/inc2009/index.htm. |
| Chicago-Kent College of Law LLM Course
As in previous years, Lawrence Kamin attorneys taught the Enforcement and Litigation course in the Chicago-Kent College of Law LLM Program in Financial Services Laws. Partners Michael Wise, Peter E. Cooper and Mitchell B. Goldberg were joined this spring by Stephanie J. Nyman in teaching a class of United States and foreign students. |
| National Regulatory Services Webinar
On June 23, 2009, Michael Wise and John D. Ruark led a webinar for investment adviser compliance officers, sponsored by National Regulatory Services. The webinar addressed issues under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange of 1934, applicable to investment advisers. |
| Lawrence Kamin congratulates Mitchell Goldberg on his re-election to the Board of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers
Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was recently re-elected to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board of Managers. Mitchell, along with the rest of the Decalogue Society’s Officers and Board, will be sworn in by Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald, of the Illinois Supreme Court at the Society’s 75th Annual Meeting Dinner held on June 30, 2009. Mitchell’s twin brother, Barry Goldberg, will be sworn in as president of the Society that evening. The evening’s festivities will be led by Judge Michael B. Hyman of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The firm wishes Mitchell and the entire Decalogue Society a wonderful and productive year. |
| Mitchell Goldberg elected to Executive Board of Congregation Ezras Israel of Chicago
Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was recently elected to serve as recording secretary for Congregation Ezras Israel. The firm wishes Mitchell and all of the Ezras Israel Officers and Board members, led by Judge Lee Preston of the Circuit Court of Cook County, a wonderful and productive year. |
| Lawrence Kamin to Sponsor Table at Annual Meeting and Dinner of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers
On June 30, 2009, Lawrence Kamin will be sponsoring a Benefactor Table at the Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. The firm offers its congratulations to partner Mitchell Goldberg on his re-election to the Decalogue Board of Managers, as well as the various Decalogue award recipients, including Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald (Society Award), Judge James Robert E. Epstein (Society Award), Hon. Dawn Clark Netsch (Lifetime Achievement Award), Rabbi Gedalia Dov Schwartz (Lifetime Achievement Award), Moat Chitim (Outstanding Community Service Award). More information about the event can be found at the following website: www.decaloguesociety.org. |
| Mitchell Goldberg panelist at DePaul University for discussion on “Liberal Arts and Career Pathways.”
On May 18, 2009, Mitchell Goldberg joined with other DePaul alumni (Erin Mink Garvey of DePaul’s Office of Development, Division of Advancement, Matt McCormick, president of Technology Decisions, and Tim Czuba, guidance counselor at Lake Park High School) as a panelist for Professor Mark Onuscheck’s ISP 240 “Liberal Arts and Career Pathways” at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus. The panel answered student questions regarding career advice and discussed the value of a Liberal Arts education in relation to the development of career pathways, in addition to the ethical and theoretical responsibilities of a career in relation to the needs of one’s community. The presentation was organized in cooperation with DePaul’s ASK (Alumni Share Knowledge) program, and all of the presenters are ASK mentors. More information regarding the ASK program can be found at the following website: ask.depaul.edu. |
| Paul Uhlenhop, Kent Lawrence and Mitchell Goldberg recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine 2009
LKSU offers its sincerest congratulations to partners Paul Uhlenhop, Kent Lawrence, and Mitchell Goldberg for being recognized in their respective practices by Super Lawyers Magazine. Paul Uhlenhop and Kent Lawrence were named Illinois Super Lawyers 2009. Mitchell Goldberg was named Illinois Rising Star 2009. As a firm committed to excellence in the practice of law, LKSU takes great pride in having the talents of three of its partners recognized by the greater Illinois legal community. |
| And the Winner is... Peter E. Cooper
Lawrence Kamin extends its heartiest congratulations to member Peter E. Cooper, who was victorious in his election as Glen Ellyn Village Trustee. Congratulations, Peter, on a job well done. |
| DRI Products Liability Conference
On April 15-17, 2009, the Defense Research Institute conducted its flagship Product Liability Conference in San Diego, California. John Monical, acting as Vice-Chair of the DRI's Children's Products Specialized Litigation Group ("SLG"), helped to lead the group's breakout session. John would like to thank the other members of the leadership team, Maxine Schroll of Newell Rubbermaid (Corporate Liason), Cheryl Possenti of Golberg Segalla (Chair), Sean Shirley of Balch & Bingham (Marketing Chair), and Jane North of Deasey, Mahoney & Valentini (Publications Chair). Each contributed to make the Children's Products SLG program a success. Lawrence Kamin would like to congratulate the DRI Product Liability Committee for another excellent program.
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| John Monical Expands Practice to State of Indiana
Since 1994, John Monical has been a respected member of the Illinois bar, but in 2009, he decided to obtain an additional license in the State of Indiana. To do so, he had to take the bar exam all over again. He successfully passed the Indiana Bar Exam in February and was admitted to practice on May 4, 2009. Lawrence Kamin congratulates John on his continued success. |
| John Monical Appointed Illinois Liaison to the ABA Committee on State Regulation of Securities
In February 2009, John Monical was appointed as the Illinois Liaison to the ABA's Committee on State Regulation of Securities. John would like to recognize Stephanie Nyman for her substantial assistance in preparing the first Illinois liaison report. The ABA (American Bar Association) is the nations' largest and most expansive legal professional network. For more information about the American Bar Association and its State Regulation of Securities Committee, visit the ABA website at www.abanet.org. |
| Michael Wise and Peter Cooper Lend a Hand in Chicago Mercantile Exchange Training
Michael Wise and Peter Cooper recently were invited to assist the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in conducting training sessions for the CME's Market Regulation Department professionals. Michael Wise addressed the Department on "Keys to a Successful Investigation". Peter Cooper later joined Michael Wise in leading mock training exercises designed to improve investigative techniques relevant to CME enforcement inquiries. |
| Michael Wise Serves as Presenter for National Regulatory Services Webinar
On April 21, 2009, Michael Wise co-taught a three hour webinar with National Regulatory Services personnel on the subject of "Thinking Like an SEC Examiner". The session was conducted as part of the NRS Center for Compliance Professionals, Investment Adviser Compliance Certificate Program. Topics included preparation for regulatory examinations, the deficiency letter process, and compliance concerns in the post-Madoff era. |
| LKSU Presents Webinar sponsored by the NRS
On February 3, 2009, John D. Ruark and Michael Wise led a webinar sponsored by the National Regulatory Services Center for Compliance Professionals. The webinar addressed securities laws issues relevant to investment advisers. Information on this topic can be obtained from Michael at mwise@lksu.com or John at jruark@lksu.com. |
| Lawrence Kamin Applauds its 2009 “Leading Lawyers”
Congratulations are in order for those members named “Leading Lawyers” in their areas of practice by Leading Lawyers Network, a division of Law Bulletin Publishing Company, including: Kent Lawrence Raymond E. Saunders Robert L. Schlossberg Paul B. Uhlenhop Please visit www.leadinglawyers.com for more information. |
| DePaul Arbitration Symposium
Kent Lawrence facilitates the March 5 and March 6, 2009 symposium: Winds of Change: Solutions to Causes of Dissatisfaction with Arbitration. Symposium faculty includes Kent Lawrence and other highly respected, renowned leaders in the field of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. Register online at www.law.depaul.edu/cdr/courses. |
| John Monical appointed as Legislative Liaison to the CBA Securities Law Committee In October 2008, John Monical of Lawrence Kamin was appointed as the Legislative Liaison to the Securities Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Lawrence Kamin congratulates each member of the leadership of the committee: Marc D. Sokol of Jenner & Block (Chair)For more information about the committee, visit www.chicagobar.org. Top of page |
| Lawrence Kamin to Sponsor Decalogue Society of Lawyers' Judicial Reception On Thursday, October 30, 2008, Lawrence Kamin sponsored the Decalogue Society of Lawyers' Reception in Honor of the Judiciary. The reception was held at Metro Club, located at Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro (733 W. Madison Street, Chicago). More information about the event can be found at the following website: www.decaloguesociety.org. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg and Paul Weltlich participate in John Marshall Law School's Twenty-Seventh Annual International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology & Privacy Law Mitchell B. Goldberg and Paul M. Weltlich are participating as brief graders for the Twenty-Seventh Annual John Marshall Law School International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology & Privacy Law. More details regarding the event can be obtained at http://www.itmootcourt.com/index.html. Top of page |
| Kent Lawrence's "Kickapoo Dwelling" on the 2008 National Tour of Solar Buildings. On October 4, 2008 the second home of partner Kent Lawrence and his wife, located in Oregon, Illinois, 100 miles west of Chicago, was once again on the "National Tour of Solar Buildings" held around the nation. The home, called the Kickapoo Dwelling, was (and is in "reruns") one of the 26 homes world-wide featured on the 2008 first season series USA cable channel "Planet Green" (HgtvCA in Canada) "The World's Greenest Homes." Among other "green" features the home has three renewable energy systems: a passive solar wall for heating; a wind turbine; and photovoltaic panel array generating electricity. The Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy - with which Kickapoo Dwelling is associated - is currently constructing the Kickapoo "Center". The Center will be a meeting venue, that once completed, should be the most energy efficient structure in Illinois. For more information, see www.kickapoomudcreek.org Top of page |
| Paul Uhlenhop Presents Outside Business Activity at the NSCP National Membership Meeting Paul Uhlenhop of Lawrence Kamin and Kerry E. Cunningham of ING Advisors Network presented the topic Outside Business Activity for the National Society of Compliance Professionals ("NSCP") at its National Membership Meeting. Paul Uhlenhop, John Monical, and Mitch Goldberg co-authored the article titled Outside Business Activity for distribution as part of the presentation. For more information about the excellent programs available through the NSCP, visit its website at www.nscp.org Top of page |
| Kent Lawrence Serves as Mediation Seminar Panel Leader Kent Lawrence will be the panel leader for What Happens Before The Mediation: Use of Pre-Work to Improve The Chances of Success – Settlement. This informative session will take place Thursday, September 11, 2008 and is part of Cook County’s Mandatory Arbitration and Mediation Series Law Division, Judge Goldberg’s “Brown Bag” Program. For more information, please access the program outline or contact Kent Lawrence directly. MCLE credits will be given for attendees of this program (must sign in @ Daley Center). Top of page |
Back-to-School Fundraiser Program Numerous backpacks were donated by Attorneys and staff, while Lawrence Kamin, along with vendor Warehouse Direct Office Supply Company, provided supplies. With over 90% participation office-wide, the event was a huge success and will provide backpacks and supplies to many children in need. Lawrence, Kamin, Saunders & Uhlenhop, LLC wishes to thank its Attorneys and Staff for participating in this worthy cause. We further wish to recognize and express genuine gratitude to our longtime supplier of office products, John Belvisi with Warehouse Direct Inc., for donating many of the supplies needed for the fundraiser. |
| Mitchell Goldberg to present at the EEOC Training Institute's 11th Anniversary EXCEL Conference Mitchell Goldberg will be a speaker at this year's EEOC Conference on Examining Conflicts in Employment Law (EXCEL), scheduled for August 18-21, 2008 at the Chicago Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Mitchell, along with Judge Edward Washington of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and Chicago attorneys Yvonne Soong and Ahmed Patel, will be speaking at the August 20, 2008 program on Cultural Considerations in Mediations for the Advanced Mediation Track. The program will be moderated by Mary Manzo, EEOC, Chicago District Office. More details can be obtained at www.eeotraining.eeoc.gov. Top of page |
| Mitchell Goldberg re-elected to Chicago Lincoln Inn of Court Executive Committee Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was recently re-elected to the executive committee of the Chicago Lincoln Inn of Court. The firm wishes Mitchell and the Inn a wonderful and productive year. Top of page |
| Lawrence Kamin congratulates Mitchell Goldberg on his re-election to the Board of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was recently re-elected to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board of Managers. Mitchell, along with the rest of the Decalogue Society's Officers and Board, were sworn in by Hon. Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County at the Society's Annual Meeting Dinner held on June 23, 2008. The evening's festivities were led by Justice Alan J. Greiman. The firm wishes Mitchell and the entire Decalogue Society a wonderful and productive year. Top of page |
| Lawrence Kamin to Sponsor Table at Annual Meeting and Dinner of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers On June 23, 2008, Lawrence Kamin will be sponsoring a table at the Seventy-Fourth Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. The firm offers its congratulations to partner Mitchell Goldberg on his re-election to the Decalogue Board of Managers, as well as the various Decalogue award recipients, including Justice Robert E. Gordon (President's Award), Gerald S. Schur (Hebrew University Fellowship Award), Joyce Williams (Outstanding Community Service Award), Dean Nina S. Appel (Lifetime Achievement Award), Senator Arthur L. Berman (Lifetime Achievement Award), Judge Moshe Jacobius (Lifetime Achievement Award), Judge Carole Kamin Bellows (Lifetime Achievement Award), and Judge Rhoda Davis Sweeney (Lifetime Achievement Award). More information about the event can be found at the following website: www.decaloguesociety.org. Top of page |
| Partner and Mayor, John Mahoney Speaks to Save Swallow Cliff Toboggan Slides On April 8, 2008, before a camera crew from ABC News and a reporter from WBBM Radio, Mayor of Palos Park John Mahoney and 30 Palos area residents boarded a school bus in Palos Park to appear before the Cook County Board (actually the Forest Preserve District, but the County Board Members serve as the members of Forest Preserve District). A copy of Mayor Mahoney's prepared comments is available here. Although the Board ultimately voted to approve the contract for demolition of the slides, and the slides have since been demolished by the County, Mayor Mahoney and area residents continue to pursue the rebuilding of the toboggan slides and are committed to restoring Swallow Cliff to its status as major area recreational attraction. Top of page |
| Paul Uhlenhop Serves on Editorial Board of New Publication
Paul Uhlenhop is serving on the Editorial Board of a brand new bi-monthly publication Practice Compliance & Risk Management For the Securities Industry and published an article in the inaugural issue (March-April 2008) entitled “FINRA Proposes Guidance With Respect to International Prime Brokerage Transactions Effecting United States Executing Brokers, Prime Brokers and Custodians”. Paul’s article can be found by accessing our firm’s Articles page. Top of page |
| Lawrence Kamin to Sponsor Table at the 2008 International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon On March 7, 2008, Lawrence Kamin will be sponsoring a table at the Seventh Annual Chicago Celebrates International Women’s Day Fair and Luncheon. Dr. Martha Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, will present the keynote speech “Religion and Equality in American Public Life.” Jennifer Tryzna of Lawrence Kamin is an active volunteer and member of the corporate marketing committee of the International Visitors Center of Chicago (“IVCC”), one of three organizers and primary sponsors of the event. To learn more about this event or the IVCC, visit the IVCC website at www.ivcc.org Top of page |
| Defense Research Institute Hosts Flagship Product Liability Conference Attorneys from across the United States will flock to Arizona in February, not for the superbowl, but for the Defense Research Institute’s flagship conference, Product Liability in the Global Economy, February 6-8, 2008. As a co-chair of the DRI’s Children’s Products Specialized Litigation Group, John Monical helped set and organize the program for this prestigious SLG. John wishes to thank his co-chair, Cheryl Possenti (Goldberg Segalla LLP, Buffalo NY) and the group’s corporate liaison, Maxine Schroll (Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.) for their dedication to the program. Also attending this year’s conference from Lawrence Kamin are Charlie Risch and Paul Weltlich. For more information about the DRI or its product liability conference, please visit www.DRI.org Top of page |
| Super Lawyers - 2008 Lawrence Kamin offers its sincerest congratulations to partners Paul Uhlenhop, Kent Lawrence, John Monical and Mitchell Goldberg for being recognized in their respective practices by Super Lawyers Magazine. Paul Uhlenhop and Kent Lawrence were named Illinois Super Lawyers 2008. John Monical and Mitchell Goldberg were named Illinois Rising Stars 2008. As a firm committed to excellence in the practice of law, Lawrence Kamin takes great pride in having the talents of four of its partners recognized by the greater Illinois legal community. http://www.superlawyers.com/illinois/lawfirm/Lawrence-Kamin-Saunders-and-Uhlenhop-LLC/6ca17d00-5f7f-4bcb-b2f2-d974154158a7.html Top of page |
| Announcement of Adjunct Professors As in years past, members of the Lawrence Kamin team dedicate themselves to the advancement of education by serving as Adjunct Professors for various collegiate institutions. We proudly acknowledge the following for their commitment to serve the scholastic community: Chicago-Kent College of Law – Spring Semester 2008 Program: Financial Services LLM Course: Enforcement and Litigation • Peter Cooper • Mitchell B. Goldberg • Michael Wise University of Illinois College of Law – Spring Semester 2008 Course: Regulation of Derivatives Markets • Paul B. Uhlenhop • Michael Wise U of I classes are conducted at the Law School’s campus in Champaign, with one session held in Chicago after a tour of the futures exchanges. Top of page |
| Webinar for National Regulatory Services – Center for Compliance Professionals On January 24, 2008, Michael Wise served as a Webinar instructor sponsored by the National Regulatory Services Center for Compliance Professionals, in connection with their Investment Adviser Compliance Certificate Program. Michael’s topic focused on investment adviser issues with respect to the Securities Act of 1933. The Center for Compliance Professionals is a division of the NRS and serves as its cornerstone in compliance education and professional development. Additional information about the NRS and the Center for Compliance Professionals can be obtained at www.nrs-inc.com Top of page |
| American Society for Quality - Presentation by John S. Monical & Charles J. Risch On January 18, 2008, John Monical and Charlie Risch presented Consumer Product and Safety, an instructional discussion on recently proposed changes to the consumer protection statutes and their likely affects on the quality profession. The presentation was part of “Advancing Quality”, a conference hosted by the American Society for Quality in conjunction with Calumet College. For more information about this organization and its dedication to quality for a vast array of industries, please visit www.ASQ.org Top of page |
| Association for Conflict Resolution Program On January 16, 2008 Kent Lawrence, who also serves as Board Member and Treasurer of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) / Chicago Chapter, led a program panel entitled “What Happens Before the Mediation: Pre-Mediation Techniques That Work”. The event, held in Lawrence Kamin’s extended conference center, was attended by 30 guests. With over 25-years experience in the Alternative Dispute Regulation field, Kent is well-versed in this area and considered a highly skilled arbitrator and mediator. For these reasons, Kent is proud to serve as an active member of the ACR, which is the only national organization dealing with, and having members involved with, all aspects of alternative dispute resolution. The Chicago Chapter’s activities focus upon its monthly programs. For a complete listing, and further information regarding the organization, please visit www.acrchicago.org Top of page |
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| John Mahoney and Palos Park Step-up to Save Environment On Saturday, September 15, 2007, our partner John Mahoney, who also serves as the Mayor of Palos Park, Illinois, played host to television and movie personality and noted conservationist Ed Begley, Jr., who served as the Grand Marshall of Palos Park’s Annual Parade and Chili Cook-Off. The Palos Orland Conservation Committee sponsored Mr. Begley’s appearance at the event, with Nicole Milovich-Walters moving mountains to arrange the visit. Mr. Begley also spoke at the event regarding various ways, large and small, in which folks can conserve energy. After Mr. Begley’s talk and a good bowl of Chili, Mr. Begley and Mr. Mahoney, along with Steve Buchtel of the Chicago Bike Federation and Dave Alm of the Palos Orland Conservation Committee, enjoyed a 20 mile bicycle ride through Palos Park and the Palos and Tinley Creek Forest Preserve. The Village of Palos Park is located in Southwest Cook County in a pastoral setting bordering 11,000 of the 60,000 acres of Forest Preserve in Cook County. Top of page |
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Charles Risch and John Monical Obtain Summary Judgment in Brain Injury Case Charlie Risch and John Monical obtained summary judgment for the defendant in Hughey v. Kolcraft in Wayne County, Indiana, Superior Court. The plaintiff alleged that her son had suffered serious brain injuries when he was ejected from a car during a high-speed rollover accident and that the proximate cause of those injuries was the failure of a defectively designed component of a car seat manufactured by Kolcraft. Charlie and John filed motions on behalf of Kolcraft seeking to bar the testimony of the plaintiff’s design expert, and for summary judgment. Charlie first argued in December 2006. On April 30, 2007 the court granted the motion to bar plaintiff’s design expert, finding that the expert did not have expertise in child restraint design and that his opinions of defect were speculative and not based on any reliable testing or scientific methodology. In July, at the Court’s request, Charlie reargued the summary judgment and on August 3, 2007, the Court entered an order and opinion granting the summary judgment motion, finding that: 1. Kolcraft was entitled to a rebutable presumption that its product was not defective and that it had not been negligently designed because Kolcraft had proven that the product complied with the relevant federal safety standards; and 2. Plaintiff had failed to point to any admissible evidence to rebut this presumption in light of the speculative and unsupported opinions of plaintiff’s design expert. Charlie and John would like to thank and congratulate the entire litigation team: Don Snemis, a partner at Ice Miller, LLP in Indianapolis, who collaborated with Charlie and John on briefing and arguing the motions; Dr. Richard Stalnaker, of Ristal Engineering, Columbus, Ohio, who offered opinions supporting the motions that the Court cited and relied upon in its opinion; Dr. Dennis Guenther, of SEA, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, who performed the reconstruction on which Dr. Stalnaker’s opinions were based; and Eileen Lysaught, Kolcraft’s General Counsel, who supervised the litigation in-house and coordinated discovery responses. Top of page |
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| Lawrence Kamin Celebrates 75 Years of Client Service Founded in 1932, Lawrence Kamin Saunders & Uhlenhop, LLC is celebrating our 75th year! Thank you to our clients for your many decades of trust and confidence. We look forward to working as your legal and business advocates for another 75 years! Top of page |
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| Mitchell Goldberg Invited to Join American Assembly Next Generation Project as Fellow Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was invited to serve as a fellow at the Midwest Assembly of the Next Generation Project of the American Assembly of Columbia University. The Next Generation Project: U.S. Global Policy and the Future of International Institutions is a nonpartisan initiative intended to assess whether the current national security, multilateral and international institutions are enough to meet the challenges of the future, and will explore innovative organizational responses to an era of rapid globalization. The Midwest Assembly is meeting in Chicago this October. The firm acknowledges that this invitation is given to a select few and is proud that Mitchell was chosen. Top of page |
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| Lawrence Kamin Sponsors NSCP National Membership Meeting Lawrence Kamin is a proud sponsor of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) National Membership Meeting being held in Washington, D.C. October 17-19, 2007. For more information, please visit www.nscp.org . Top of page |
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| John Ruark Addresses Regulatory Issues at NRS Compliance Conference The National Regulatory Service will be holding its 22nd annual fall compliance conference in Huntington Beach, California Oct. 24-26, 2007. The firm’s John Ruark will be participating on the Broker-Dealer Overview panel on October 24th, speaking on hot regulatory issues. For more information please visit www.nrs-inc.com. Top of page |
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| We Moved! On June 1, 2007, Lawrence Kamin moved to a spacious new suite of offices across from the Sears Tower. Attorneys and staff alike are praising our new headquarters, which provide increased efficiencies that will undoubtedly be passed on to our clients. Our main phone and fax numbers have not changed, but our new address is: 300 South Wacker Drive Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Click here for a map to our office, we look forward to seeing you! Top of page |
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| Kent Lawrence Named to DePaul University College of Law Arbitration Planning Committee DePaul University College of Law has formed a planning committee to explore the possibility of the school's Center for Dispute Resolution sponsoring a symposium on arbitration. Kent Lawrence of Lawrence Kamin has accepted Dean Weissenberger’s invitation to participate as a member. The committee, which held its first meeting on July 9, 2007, will explore the discontinuity between the reality of arbitration and how it functions, as compared with its depiction in court opinions, proposed legislation and the public media and academic journals. Top of page |
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| Mitchell Goldberg Re-Elected to Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board Lawrence Kamin is pleased to announce that Mitchell Goldberg was recently re-elected to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board of Managers. Mitchell, along with the rest of the Board, was sworn in by Hon. Ilana Diamond Rovner at the Society’s Annual Meeting Luncheon held on June 27, 2007. The firm wishes Mitchell and the entire Decalogue Society a wonderful and productive year. Top of page |
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| Lawrence Kamin Sponsors NSCP Regional Conference Lawrence Kamin was a proud sponsor of The National Society of Compliance Professionals Midwest Membership Meeting on June 4, 2007. Our own Michael Wise lead a panel discussion on the Changing Complexion of the Chief Compliance Officer and the Compliance Department for Investment Advisors. For more information, please visit www.nscp.org. Top of page |
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| ACR Chicago Honors Richard Salem and Re-Elects Kent Lawrence as Treasurer On May 22, 2007, the Chicago Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution held its annual meeting at Northwestern University, presenting a lifetime achievement award to Richard (Dick) Salem. ACR Chicago also reelected Kent Lawrence of Lawrence Kamin, along with Holly Campbell, Michael Cohen, Hon. Gino DiVito (ret.), Hon. Allen S. Goldberg, Mary Ellen LaCien, Karen Lambert, Mark Mayer, Mary A. Thompson, and Hon. Willie Wright (ret.) to serve as the new board of directors. The Association elected Elizabeth Simon as the new president, Elizabeth Vastine as president-elect, Cookie Levitz as secretary, and reelected Kent Lawrence as treasurer. Lawrence Kamin congratulates Dick Salem and all of the newly elected officers and directors, and we express our deep appreciation to the board members and officers of ACR Chicago for their dedication and service. For more information about ACR Chicago and alternative dispute resolution information in the Chicago area, visit www.acrchicago.org. Top of page |
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| John Mahoney Elected Mayor of Palos Park On April 17, 2007 Lawrence Kamin Partner John Mahoney was elected as the new Mayor of Palos Park, Illinois. Everyone at Lawrence Kamin congratulates John and his entire slate: John F. Mahoney, Mayor Carol Bryson, Clerk Mary O’Connor, Commissioner Diane Goerg, Commissioner James Pavlatos, Commissioner Dan Polk, Commissioner The firm would also like to thank the former Mayor Carolyn A. Baca, Clerk Annette Mucha, Commissioner Ed Marcyn and Commissioner Ray Devries on their years of dedication to the Village. For more information about the Village of Palos Park, visit www.palospark.org. Top of page |
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| Mitchell B. Goldberg Elected to Partnership Lawrence Kamin congratulates Mitch Goldberg, who was elected to partnership on April 1, 2007. Since joining the firm in 2001, Mitch has repeatedly proven his ability and commitment to clients and legal ethics by successfully litigating, arbitrating and mediating cases for clients in diverse industries. Congratulations! Top of page |
