Programs & Events

Robert A. Clifford and Clifford Law Offices are Diamond Sponsors of the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago’s (LAGBAC) 35th Anniversary Gala. Founded in 1987, the mission of the LAGBAC is to unite and strengthen Chicago’s LGBTQ+ legal community through engagement, education, networking, scholarship opportunities, mentoring, and much more. The organization serves as a voice for the LGBTQ+ bar and aims to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity or…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is scheduled to speak at the Society of Women Trial Lawyers’ Fall Conference on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at The Thompson Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. The annual conference provides an opportunity for women in trial law to engage and network with other female attorneys while gaining valuable knowledge and insight from experienced attorneys in the field to improve their trial skills and earn Continuing Legal Education…

Keith A. Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, received the Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Convention of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) on June 17, 2022. According to the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the criteria of the award is the following: “This award is given annually to someone selected by a committee appointed by the president. The recipient is someone who has devoted, as Leonard did, a substantial part…

On June 17, 2022, Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, was awarded the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Awards for 2022 for his work on the Amicus Curiae Committee during the past year. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association is a statewide organization whose members specialize in representing injured consumers and workers. Keith received the William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award for his dedication to volunteer services and his professional…

Clifford Law Offices is a presidential sponsor of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ 108th Annual Dinner celebrating the installation of the 2022-2023 Officers and Directors. Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be sworn in as the Second Vice President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI). She will ascend to President of the statewide organization for the 2024-25 term. All the officers will be sworn in at the 108th Installation…

Erin Clifford, Clifford Law Offices partner and Certified Holistic Health Coach, will be speaking at the Kane County Bar Association (KCBA) Wellness Seminar on Thursday, June 16th, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM CT. During the first hour, Erin Clifford will discuss the importance of self-care. She will present strategies to practice self-care that include focusing on scheduling, sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. The second hour will feature Dr. Terrence Koller who will discuss managing anxiety….

Bob Clifford will speak at 1:30-2 p.m. on June 11, 2022, live on WGN radio with Jon Hansen on liability involving summer travel. More people are on the roads along with more bicyclists. Boating is in full swing. With the increase of people driving, flying and taking the rails, are these large companies prepared for the sudden influx following the ease of COVID travel restrictions? And what happens when something goes wrong? Be sure to…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, addressed the American Bar Association (ABA) National Institute on Aviation Litigation on Thursday, June 6, 2022. The virtual program covered a number of topics from ethics in aviation law to liability for injuries from fallen baggage. Clifford spoke on a panel dealing with “Criminality Issues Arising from Aviation Accidents.” Clifford serves as Lead Counsel in the pending litigation in federal district court in Chicago…

Robert A. Clifford spoke to WGN host Lisa Dent on June 2, 2022, about liability involving several recent tragedies involving summer activities that appear to be safe. One involved the incident that tragically killed a Schaumburg mom and injured her young son and nephew while they were vacationing in Florida. Click below to hear Bob speak about the liability of those who operate activities like amusement parks, parasailing, and hot air balloons and how you…