Programs & Events

Clifford Law Offices is proud to sponsor the debut episode of WTTW’s new original series, Chicago Stories. WTTW’s Chicago Stories is a new documentary project dedicated to Chicago’s rich history and the specific people and events that shaped the city. The series begins with a one-hour special about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 told through the different perspectives of the citizens of different backgrounds who lived through it. The debut episode of Chicago Stories:…

Chicago law firm supports Lawyers Lend-A-Hand’s magic shows on August 12th and August 13th to help provide mentoring and tutoring programs in disadvantaged Chicago communities.  Chicago, IL – Clifford Law Offices is the presenting sponsor for Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s Magic Moments virtual 60-minute magic shows at 7 p.m. Central on Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th, 2020 to help support mentoring and tutoring programs in disadvantaged Chicago communities. The show will be an…

The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF), the charitable arm of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA), is holding its annual Pro Bono and Public Services Award as a virtual celebration July 14. Clifford Law Offices once again is a Platinum Sponsor of the event that honors those who donated legal work to help the needy throughout the Chicago community during the past year. Six attorneys will be presented awards that are named for lawyers in Chicago who…

“The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” is the topic of the 26th Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy by DePaul University College of Law. The 2-day meeting will be held as an online virtual program beginning May 28, 2020. The program will be available for viewing and CLE credit in modules that include “Corporate Misconduct in the Drug Industry” and “Using Litigation to Effectively Abate Opioid Health Harms.” Academics…

Clifford Law Offices partner, Sarah F. King, will be participating in a webinar titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on the UK and US.” The webinar is hosted by PEOPIL, a Pan-European non-profit organization of personal injury lawyers. According to PEOPIL, they work to “improve and promote judicial co-operation and mutual knowledge of legal and judicial systems of European jurisdictions in the field of personal injury law.” The webinar will be held on Thursday, April 30th,…

Sarah F. King, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be a moderator at ITLA Women’s Caucus annual program titled, “Trial Practice & Tips Webinar” on May 1st from 10am – 12:30pm Central. Sarah is one of the co-founders of the Women’s Caucus and is the current chair. The Caucus provides educational opportunities, social events and perhaps most importantly, an environment which encourages networking and membership growth. ITLA Women’s Caucus annual program will be virtual and…

The 2020 Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy Webinar, sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, is a two-day virtual meeting that will be available for viewing on May 26, 2020 . The topic of the 26th annual symposium is: “The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” The darkest days of America’s opioid crisis may be behind us. For the first time in four years American life spans are rising—apart…

In lieu of its annual Women’s Caucus service project, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) is sponsoring a Virtual Food Drive to benefit the Chicago Great Food Depository and the Central Illinois Food Bank. Sarah F. King, Chair of the ITLA Women’s Caucus and Partner at Clifford Law Offices, initiated the thoughtful deed in this stressful time of coronavirus. Every donation to the virtual food drive provides nourishing food for those at risk of hunger. Thanks to the Food Depository’s buying power,…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking on “Real Solutions to Attorney Wellness: Stress in the Legal Profession.” She will offer real solutions on how to help attorneys thrive personally and professionally amid levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue, and burnout. Given the uncertain time that we find ourselves in, this is the perfect opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle. The one-hour webcast, sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, will be offered Thursday,…