Income member Margery Newman was recently highlighted in the latest Women Construction Owners & Executives newsletter. Margery was featured for her substantial experience handling construction law matters, including complex construction litigation in both the private and public sectors and related business litigation. Women Construction Owners & Executives is committed to […]

For the fourth consecutive time this year, Downey & Lenkov was successful in securing a finding of no probable cause by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) on a claim of disability discrimination and retaliation arising from an employee’s medical condition (cancer). Through extensive investigation, preparation of a comprehensive […]

Capital member Storrs Downey was recently featured in an interview with Lawyer Monthly magazine. “Addressing the Ever-Expanding Issue of Biometrics and Privacy in the Workplace” covered privacy challenges many employers face in today’s technology-driven environment. Storrs discussed what biometrics are and how they’re used in the workplace, significant case law, […]

Downey & Lenkov has been recognized as one of Construction Executive magazine’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms. The inaugural issue selects those firms who have made significant contributions and lead the construction legal industry. Construction Executive surveyed hundreds of law firms, reviewing their 2018 and 2017 construction practice revenues, number […]

The Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Journal Editorial Board has selected of counsel Samuel Levine as the 2018-2019 Austin Fleming Award recipient. The award honors outstanding past and present editors of association newsletters. Samuel was selected for his work as the current editor of ISBA’s construction law newsletter, Building Knowledge, […]

Downey & Lenkov is proud to support Urban Autism Solutions’ “Carrots & Cocktails” fundraiser on June 27. The event will take place at the Urban Autism Solutions’ Growing Solutions Farm, a project where farm interns learn agriculture skills, as well as how to follow structured employment tasks. Urban Autism Solutions […]

Chicago income member Brian Rosenblatt and associate Chase Gruszka attended Legal Prep Charter Academy’s 3rd Annual EAT. DRINK. GIVE. Celebrity Chef Gala on April 25. Over 260 people attended the event, which featured tastings from Chicago’s top chefs matched with exquisite wines and spirits. The gala celebrates Legal Prep and […]

Downey & Lenkov was proud to support Northern Illinois University College of Law’s 24th Annual Public Interest Law Society (PILS) Auction on April 5. The PILS auction is a student-run event that raises money for outreach assistantships awarded to innovative and dedicated NIU College of Law students who work in […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler was recently quoted in the Ignites article, “Older Job Seekers Stung by Recent Appeals Court Decision.“ The article addresses a recent appellate court ruling on age discrimination. The appellate court ruled that older job applicants who believe that the processes companies follow effectively result in systemic […]

Eleven attorneys at Downey & Lenkov LLC have been recognized as leading practitioners in their field in the 2019 edition of Leading Lawyers. Eleven attorneys have also been selected for Illinois Super Lawyers’ 2019 rankings across a multiple of practice areas. Leading Lawyers provides rankings of the most respected and […]