Downey & Lenkov was proud to participate in Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ (CVLS) Race Judicata® 2021 on September 23. Race Judicata is a 5K Run/Walk benefiting CVLS’ mission to coordinate, support and promote voluntary pro bono legal representation. CVLS is both the first and preeminent pro bono civil legal aid […]

Income member Margery Newman joined the Govcon Giants podcast hosted by Eric Coffie to discuss high-risk construction contract clauses that primarily impact subcontractors. Margery highlights her article, “Dangerous Subcontractor Clauses,” and provides real-life scenarios to help better understand how particular onerous clauses can positively or negatively impact the agreement. She offers […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense. This is Kirsten’s third consecutive year listed in Best Lawyers. Werner was highlighted for his […]

Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce that income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus is the winner of Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) Professionals of the Year Awards in the Outside Defense Counsel category. Winners were announced on August 12 during CLM’s Annual Conference in Atlanta. Kirsten was recognized for her talent, commitment to CLM, leadership […]

Downey & Lenkov proudly sponsored St. Louis Claim Managers’ Council’s Annual Golf Tournament on August 5. Chicago associates Emily Schlecte and Natalie Christian participated in the tournament benefiting Operation Food Search (OFS) and Kids’ Chance of Missouri at The Falls Golf Club. OFS is a hunger relief organization that provides […]

We are pleased to announce that income member Margery Newman has been recognized by Chamber USA 2021 as a leading lawyer. Margery was selected as a leading construction attorney in Illinois for her work in construction litigation, contract negotiation, mechanics lien claims and MBE/WBE/DBE certification. Chambers emphasized Margery’s work in the specialty trade contractors industry, stating “she […]

Capital member Storrs Downey and associate Jessica Jackler recently co-authored an article for CLM Magazine titled, “Back To Basics In The Workplace,” a refresher for employers on conducting workplace investigations during an important era of #MeToo, civil rights movements and a global pandemic. Storrs and Jessica highlight the steps employers […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov joined WMBD’s The Craig Collins Show on June 30 to discuss Bill Cosby’s overturned sexual assault conviction and release. Rich also joined Lisa Dent on WGN Radio’s Pinch Hitters on July 1 to discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling and what the dismissal means, constitutional protections […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce was recently quoted in “Forging a Contract for a COVID-Exit World” for Construction Executive magazine. The article notes that due to the pandemic and continued rising costs of materials, contractors are increasingly turning to construction law firms to navigate contract language and delayed projects. The nation’s […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov wrote an article for Business Insurance on COVID-19 presumptions and the future of other infectious diseases in workers’ compensation. “Tips for Rebutting COVID-19 Presumptions” notes that many states that have enacted presumption statutes, but have not provided guidance on overcoming the presumption. Rich examines Illinois’ presumption—signed […]