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Sarah King, attorney at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the upcoming American Association for Justice (AAJ) Winter Convention. Sarah will be discussing the topic of, “Opening Statements and Demonstratives in Birth Injury Cases”, focusing on the Gerald Sallis case, during the Birth Trauma Litigation Group Meeting on Sunday, February 9, 2020. The AAJ Winter Convention will take place February 8-11 at: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Center 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130…

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.” -Martin Luther King Jr. At Clifford Law Offices, we remember Martin Luther King Jr. today and everyday. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers are committed to bringing those responsible to justice. Peace can only be achieved by confronting and addressing illegal behaviors and wrongful acts. We are forever thankful for the work and wisdom of Dr. King and admire the legacy…

In April, Clifford Law Offices participated in a building-wide event for “Cardz for Kidz”. This organization is dedicated to uplifting the spirits of hospitalized and/or traumatized children from across the globe by delivering inspiring homemade cards. We sent many handcrafted cards made by our tenants back to the organization to distribute to the various children’s hospitals. Out of 10,000 cards submitted from the region, Brooke Fink from Clifford Law Offices won first place for her…

Clifford Law Offices is sponsoring The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers 13th annual casino night fundraiser titled, “Gatsby’s Speakeasy.” The event will be held on February 20, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Proceeds will support the Chicago Bar Association. For more information about the event, click here. Tracy Brammeier, Associate at Clifford Law Offices, is Second Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Helping others has always been a priority to Chicago attorney Tracy Brammeier, even as a small child. Growing up, Tracy’s parents instilled in her the importance of community involvement and helping those who are underserved. She knew she wanted to be a lawyer in her youth. “I just wanted to help people get answers for what happened,” she said of her interest in the law. “Some people need the financial support, but almost all of…

Clifford Law Offices Associates, Kristofer S. Riddle and Charles R. Haskins, will be moderators at the Chicago Bar Association continuing legal education seminar: Motion Practice in Cook County Circuit Court’s Law Division, on January 16, 2020.  The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States, founded in 1874. One of their objectives is to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of…

Some family members and the lead counsel of the Boeing crash in Ethiopia react to the latest shocking news of 100 internal memos regarding the building of the MAX8 that has been accused of being rushed into production and then later resulted in two crashes within five months killing 346 innocent people. The plane remains grounded worldwide as Congress conducts an investigation into the FAA certification process of the jet. That investigation revealed 100 internal…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Damages seminar on February 21, 2020. Cosgrove, who has obtained several record verdicts and settlements in Illinois, will be addressing “Economic Damages/Present Cash Value” in a half-day seminar at the JW Marriott, 151 W. Adams, Chicago. The program has been approved for continuing legal education credit. To register, go to www.iltla.com or call 1-800-252-8501.

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking on “Sane Lawyering: Building Hardiness in the Provision of Legal Services” at a lunchtime program Thursday, January 16, 2020. The program, sponsored by the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, will be held at Clifford Law Offices, 120 N. LaSalle St., 31st Floor, Chicago. Clifford will offer wellness tips on how to help one’s self and colleagues thrive personally and professionally amid levels of anxiety, stress,…