📣 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 […]

Income Member Brian Rosenblatt served as a panelist for a Q&A session on Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law, hosted by the Sports and Entertainment Law Society at Chicago-Kent College of Law. Attendees gained valuable perspective from Brian’s extensive experience representing NBA All-Stars, NFL players, award-winning songwriters, and multi-platinum recording artists. […]

Please welcome our new Associate Zoe Arthurson-McColl. Zoe concentrates her practice in workers’ compensation and general liability matters. She is a dedicated attorney who is committed to defending her clients’ interests and has achieved favorable results through effective courtroom advocacy and strategic negotiation. She handles all aspects of litigation, including trial, oral arguments […]

Bidders, get ready! USLI’s #OctoberTogether Auction goes live Tuesday, October 7. Downey & Lenkov is proud to once again support this important cause. This year, we’re auctioning “Accessories for a Cozy Home” — the perfect way to treat yourself or gift a little luxury. 100% of proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a […]

Congratulations to Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus! She was recognized as Influential Woman of the Year in Law at the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association Annual Awards Banquet. Law is about more than knowing the rules—it’s about using your voice, your judgment and your platform to advocate, protect and uphold […]

By: Benjamin DiBlasi In Reyes v. Walmart Inc., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110758, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit over an alleged slip-and-fall at a Walmart located in Niles, Illinois. The fall occurred just three to four steps from the cash register. Nobody, including Plaintiff and her husband, ever actually saw the […]

We are pleased to announce that four Downey & Lenkov attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers in America® honors individual attorneys who receive the highest overall feedback from their peers in specific practice areas and geographic regions. Capital Members […]

Of Counsel Samuel Levine will receive an Illinois State Bar Association Membership Appreciation award at its Membership Appreciation Reception for his dedicated service as editor of its “Building Knowledge” Construction Law Newsletter. Among his many contributions, Samuel is a past chair of the ISBA Construction Law Section Council, Commercial Banking, […]