Congratulations to Margery Newman on receiving the ASA Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award! Of Counsel Margery Newman has been nominated to receive the ASA Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious recognition presented by the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASA) Chicago to a dedicated member who […]

Income Member Brian Rosenblatt authored Chapter 14- Mediation in the IICLE’s 2026 Edition of Business and Commercial Litigation. His expertise and legal knowledge support IICLE’s mission to empower attorneys in Illinois through continuing legal education, comprehensive practice handbooks, forms, and essential legal resources that enhance legal practice across the state. View […]

We are pleased to announce that 11 Downey & Lenkov attorneys have been named by Super Lawyers for their excellence in their respective practice areas. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who exhibit excellence in their practice based on professional achievement and peer recognition. The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars […]

We are pleased to announce that 10 Downey & Lenkov attorneys have been selected for Leading Lawyers’ 2026 rankings. Leading Lawyers provides rankings of the most respected and experienced attorneys nationwide, surveying peers on the quality, experience, and reputation of other lawyers. Less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in […]

Please welcome our new Associate Derek Bushman! Derek brings an aggressive yet collaborative approach to representing employers, insurers and businesses in complex litigation matters. He works closely with claims professionals and clients to efficiently manage exposure, control litigation costs and achieve favorable outcomes. He has extensive experience in resolving workers’ […]

Downey & Lenkov Welcomes its New Attorneys Cassandra Halyko, Kevin Mouayed and Jaylen Johnson! Cassandra Halyko Cassandra is a dedicated attorney who is known for her strategic and detail-oriented approach. She works closely with employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators to develop efficient and effective litigation strategies. Before joining the […]

Downey & Lenkov Welcomes its New Attorneys Jack Fritschler and Nial Vender   Jack J. Fritschler Jack gained valuable experience clerking for a prominent Chicago plaintiffs’ personal injury firm before transitioning to defense work. His experience provides unique insight into opposing strategies to advocate for his clients. Prior to becoming […]

📣 Coming soon! The 2026 Edition of the IICLE® Spring Issue of the Workers’ Compensation. Congratulations to Income Members Brian Rosenblatt, Emily Schlecte, Marcy Bennett, Kristin Lechowicz and Associates Taylar R. Young, Esq. and Ryan Dezonno for being selected as contributing authors in the publication. Their collective expertise and legal knowledge […]

By: Margery Newman In our May 2025 Construction Newsletter edition, the article “DEI Is Dead. Long Live Economic Development” was published, addressing affirmative action programs in the construction industry. As more information has become available, this article is being updated to address more specifically what steps Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBE”) […]

We’re excited to share that Downey & Lenkov has been named in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings by Best Lawyers®. This year, we were selected as Tier 1 in Construction Law and Construction Litigation nationally and regionally. Additionally, we’ve been ranked regionally for Workers’ Compensation. We appreciate the recognition […]