We are pleased to announce Felix L. Mitchell, NIU Chapter President, has been selected by the American Constitution Society (ACS) to become their 2023 class of Next Generation Leaders (NGL). NGLs are recent and forthcoming law school graduates who have demonstrated special leadership in their work with ACS’s student chapters, […]

Brian Rosenblatt joins the York College of Pennsylvania advisory board for Music Industry Studies. York College is a private college that offers more than 70 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences, and humanities. Their Music Industry & Recording Technology program offers students a broad range of topics about the […]

We are proud to announce that Income Member Margery Newman and Of Counsel Samuel Levine will be recognized at the Illinois State Bar Association Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception! Member Margery Newman will receive the 2021-2022 ISBA Newsletter Editor Service Award for five years of service as Editor of the […]

Eight attorneys at Downey & Lenkov have been recognized by Super Lawyers® as leading practitioners in their fields. Ten attorneys have also been selected for Leading Lawyers’ 2023 rankings. Capital Member Rich Lenkov; Income Members Margery Newman and Brian Rosenblatt; Associate Jessica Jacker; and Of Counsel Samuel Levine have been […]

Downey & Lenkov has been at the forefront of providing educational training for years. We recently presented in person for a multi-state insurance carrier in-depth general liability training addressing the ins and outs of claims investigation, accessing party liability and damages, and evaluating case exposure and settlement value. We welcome […]

Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce the addition of Wisconsin to their publication of the 2022 Premises Liability article. This publication is a must-have resource for handling premises liability claims such as comparative negligence, open and obvious hazards, natural accumulation, spoliation of evidence, and many more. Capital member Storrs […]

We are pleased to announce that Chris Puckelwartz has been elected to Income Member. Chris has been a longtime valuable asset to our General Liability team, having successfully represented many of the largest corporations and retail chains in the U.S. He is especially noted for his thoroughness, due diligence and exploring early, […]

Of Counsel Samuel Levine has been appointed President of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA). SOICA recognizes Illinois lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience, and professional conduct in the practice of construction law. Members discuss social and economic forces affecting the construction industry, as well as laws […]

Margery Newman has been invited to join the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates – Chicago Board of Directors. ASA Chicago is an independent, nonprofit trade association representing the subcontracting industry and its affiliates. ASA Chicago is devoted to providing its members education, networking opportunities, and government advocacy affecting all subcontractors […]

Capital member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 29th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense for the fourth consecutive year. Werner was highlighted for his work in construction litigation for the second consecutive year. Both […]