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Clifford Law Offices welcomes Julia C. Brosnahan to the firm as an associate. A recent DePaul University College of Law graduate, Brosnahan clerked at the firm for two years. She also has interned with several organizations, including Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS), which provides pro bono legal services to indigent and disadvantaged persons in the Chicagoland area. She has volunteered at Misericordia and the Southwest Suburban Family Shelter, which aids battered and abused women and…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, will speak at an Illinois State Bar Association CLE Program on November 5, 2024. The seminar, titled “Mental Health 101: Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving,” is a 1.0-hour MCLE credit in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse category. Attorneys work long hours and manage multiple cases, all of which come with high mental demands, often leaving them feeling burnt…

Through its philanthropic efforts, Clifford Law Offices continues to find meaningful ways to contribute to Chicago organizations that promote family, growth, and togetherness. The firm has long supported Misericordia Heart of Mercy’s mission to provide the highest quality of care and support to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Continuing its support, Clifford Law Offices is proud to have once again sponsored Misericordia’s Annual Family Fest. Held each fall, the Family Fest is…

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices who represents six people who were injured in the November 2023 CTA crash, said his clients are disturbed to find out that the train operator had alcohol in his system while operating the train. “We are disturbed that the CTA did not release this critical information to the public the moment they knew that one of their conductors had alcohol in his system,” Murphy said. “You can’t…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was recognized by TopVerdict.com for obtaining one of the Top 50 Medical Malpractice Verdicts in the United States in 2023 on behalf of his clients in Madsen, et al. v. Northwest Cmty. Hosp., et al. Attorneys: Keith A. Hebeisen, Partner Case: Madsen, et al. v. Northwest Cmty. Hosp., et al. Type: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Surgical Error, Negligent Tort, Vicarious Liability, Amputation, Bodily Injury On…

In an article for the Practising Law Institute (PLI), Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, shares six practical tips for incorporating self-care into daily routines that will set lawyers up for success when they enter the legal profession after graduation. “How to Build a Prevention Toolbox for Law Student Well-Being” emphasizes the rising number of law students experiencing mental health issues and suggests that law schools…

Federal Judge in Criminal Case Against Boeing Hears Arguments on October 11, 2024, in Texas Court; Crash Victims’ Families from Several Countries Attend Morning-Long Hearing The lawyer for the families who lost loved ones in two Boeing crashes of 737 MAX jets argued on October 11, 2024, that the plea deal between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Boeing should not be accepted by the federal district court judge in Texas who is overseeing…

Newly Released Documents Show that Boeing Hid 737 MAX Safety Problems from Ethiopian Pilots Asking for Answers Prior to Second Crash; Federal Judge Sets Hearing Friday to Consider Families’ Objections to DOJ “Sweetheart” Plea Deal with Boeing U.S. Federal District Court Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth, Texas, has set a hearing for Friday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas – Fort Worth Division to…

In an article for Litigation News, a magazine publication by the American Bar Association, Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, shares her insights on how attorneys can embrace a fresh start through six key strategies to enhance well-being. Titled “Six Strategies to Spring into a Happier, Healthier Well-Being,” her article encourages legal professionals to use the season of renewal as an opportunity to reset mentally, physically,…