Awards & Recognitions

John V. Kalantzis, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been appointed to the National Hellenic Museum’s Board of Trustees. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, John Kalantzis is a first-generation Greek-American active in the community through his volunteer work for his church and other Greek-American organizations. Growing up working in his family’s restaurant, Kalantzis experienced firsthand the challenges and cultural bias his family faced as immigrants assimilating to life in the U.S. These experiences…

Thomas ‘TJ’ Tomasik, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch list. This recognition honors young lawyers who are passionate about helping others, seeking justice, and demonstrating a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. TJ will be featured alongside his peers in the 25th annual edition of the 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch publication. A highly selective honor, Law…

Robert Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, and Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate and Legal Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, have been selected by Crain’s Chicago Business as Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting and Law. A special editorial feature within Crain’s September issue, Crain’s 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting Consulting & Law profiles top accountants, consultants, and attorneys in Chicago. Selection for this competitive distinction is based…

Robert P. Walsh, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will receive Fenwick High School’s 2024 Accipiter Award at its Accipiter luncheon on October 11, 2024. Presented annually to a member of the Fenwick community who has distinguished themself in the legal profession, the Fenwick High School Accipiter Award is named in honor of Fr. Joseph Hren, O.P., longtime teacher of Latin at Fenwick High School, who was known among students as “The Hawk” for his devotion…

In an interview with Lawdragon, Shannon M. McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, discusses how her career that began in law enforcement inspired her pursuit of seeking the truth and implementing solutions through tort law. Shannon McNulty‘s path began at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, where she managed the Chicago Homicide Dataset. Her work focused on using data from violent crimes to predict and prevent future incidents, emphasizing advocacy and community betterment over punitive…

CHICAGO, IL (August 2024) – Twenty lawyers at Clifford Law Offices are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition. Clifford Law Offices’ reputation of success is led by founder and senior partner, Robert A. Clifford, who has been listed by Best Lawyers for more than thirty years. He is joined by partners Richard F. Burke, Kevin P. Durkin, Keith A. Hebeisen, and Shannon M. McNulty, who have all been recognized by The Best…

CHICAGO, IL (August 2024) – Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Aviation Law and the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs in Chicago. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011 and this is his eighth recognition as “Lawyer of the Year.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best…

Fueled by a desire to help others, Shannon M. McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, empowers victims of extensive financial and tort crimes to seek justice and peace of mind through lengthy legal disputes that she handles with expert composure and creative problem-solving. For twenty years, Shannon has worked amongst Clifford Law Offices’ team of legal pioneers to litigate on behalf of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by complex cases involving concealment, conspiracy,…

Six Clifford Law Offices attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers® 2024 Women in the Law list and are featured in the ninth annual Best Lawyers Women in the Law Business Edition. These exceptional professionals play a pivotal role within our firm and significantly impact the community, championing the rights of all and leading the pursuit of justice for our clients. The following Clifford Law Offices women attorneys were selected for the 2024 Best…