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Erin Clifford, Managing Director at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at a morning program at the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)/Illinois Judges Association (IJA) Joint Midyear Meeting on “An Insider’s Look at Judicial Decision-Making.” Clifford opened the program at 9 a.m. with a presentation on “Creating the Environment to Make Effective Decisions.” Former ISBA President Shawn Kasserman and Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC, Chicago, moderated a panel, “Trial Judge Panel: Help Us Help You.” The panelists were…

Tracy Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices and co-host of The Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar podcast, joins co-host Maggie Mendenhall Casey to interview featured guest Aurora Austriaco in their latest episode, “Who Picks Your Presidential Candidate, Anyway? – A Conversation with Aurora Austriaco.” Aurora shares her experience serving as an elected delegate at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and explains the process of becoming a nominating delegate and the role’s responsibilities. Tracy is…

CHICAGO, IL (November 2024) – Clifford Law Offices is ranked in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, nationally in four practice areas and regionally in 10 practice areas. Clifford Law Offices received the following rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms: National Tier 1 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Railroad Law Transportation Law National Tier 3 Commercial Litigation Regional Tier 1: Chicago Aviation Law Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate and Legal Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, was selected by Law Bulletin Media to receive the organization’s Women In Law Award. The 5th Annual Women in Law: Leaders Leaning In celebration, held on November 7, 2024, in Chicago, recognized 30 distinguished women leaders in the law. The Law Bulletin Media selection committee evaluated and chose the 2024 honorees for their efforts to empower other women…

Patrick F. Bradley, of Counsel at Clifford Law Offices, has been recognized by TopVerdict.com for securing one of the Top 100 Wrongful Death Verdicts in the United States in 2023 on behalf of his clients in Estate of Ramirez v. Carobene, et al. Attorneys: Patrick F. Bradley, of Counsel Case: Estate of Ramirez v. Carobene, et al. Type: Failure to Diagnose, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Overmedication, Failure to Refer, Negligent Tort, Vicarious Liability…

Sarah F. King and Craig J. Squilace, partners at Clifford Law Offices, joined a roster of experienced plaintiffs attorneys at the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) continuing legal education seminar. The virtual program, “Tort Law Toolkit: Navigating Medical Malpractice and Premises Liability Claims,” took place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, and offered attendees 2.0 hours of MCLE credit. This informative seminar provided attorneys with the tools needed to advise clients on medical malpractice claims and…

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, spoke at an Illinois State Bar Association CLE Program on November 5, 2024. The seminar, titled “Mental Health 101: Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving,” was 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 out…

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…