Associate Jessica Jackler joined capital member Rich Lenkov’s Legal Face-Off podcast on WGN Radio on January 20. Jessica discussed the legal issues regarding mandating COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace including ADA and Title VII exceptions, terminations and more. She also highlighted her article for CLM Magazine on managing an outbreak […]

In Burdess v. Cottrell, Inc., 2020 Il App (5th) 190279, income partner Jeff Kehl prevailed in a case of first impression before the Illinois Appellate Court on the issue of whether a workers’ compensation lienholder is subject to written discovery from a party in an existing lawsuit. The discovery dispute […]

Downey & Lenkov client, Hope For the Day’s Sip of Hope coffee shop will be the basis of a new NBC sitcom, Hope Café. The series will surround Hope Café, a coffee shop where the baristas are also trained as mental health counselors. It will follow the friendships, lives and […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus recently joined Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute (WCDI), serving as the group’s Indiana representative. WCDI is group of top law firms from across the country that commit themselves to defending employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation related litigation. Members concentrate on delivering quality and cost-effective legal […]

Managing capital member Jeanne Hoffmann and income member Margery Newman have both been selected to this year’s Leading Lawyers’ list of Top Suburban Business Lawyers in the Chicagoland area. Selected attorneys are evaluated based on peer recommendations and represent some of the top lawyers in Illinois. Jeanne was included for […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov was recently highlighted in Northern Illinois University (NIU)’s Thousands Strong video event. Rich joined his alma mater, along with other notable NIU alumni, students, faculty and staff in support of the NIU Foundation’s Day of Giving on 11/18-11/20. The event kicked off with a YouTube Live […]

Capital Member Geoff Bryce, income members Juan Anderson, Jeanmarie Calcagno, Tina Paries and of counsel Thomas Sarikas volunteered to assist The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on election day to answer any legal questions for voters. The attorneys made themselves available to answer any pressing questions […]

Chicago associate Chase Gruszka recently celebrated success, advancing his UIC John Marshall Law School team to the Semi-Finals in the third annual Martin Luther King National Civil Rights Trial Competition. Over 20 law schools participated in the civil rights themed competition. This year’s virtual competition centered on a First Amendment […]

Income member Brian Rosenblatt participated in the American Bar Association’s 42nd Entertainment & Sports 2020 Virtual Conference on October 2. Brian was part of a group of leading attorneys in the entertainment and sports practice area who conducted several 15-minute rounds of speed mentoring sessions. The conference presented innovative and […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce 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 […]