Programs & Events

Robert A. Clifford took part in a taping for a video being produced to mark the 200th birthday of the Illinois Supreme Court. The video, currently under production, will be shown at the American Judges Association/Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts joint conference in September. It also will be shown Oct. 9 in Springfield at the bicentennial celebration gala in Springfield. The video focuses on the work of the Illinois Supreme Court Historical Preservation Commission…

The Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) has been dedicated for the last 70 years to bringing Chicago’s legal community together to improve access to justice for people in need and to make the legal system more fair for everyone. The CBF is the charitable arm of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Last week, more than 700 people gathered at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago to honor those who have worked hard to bridging the gap in…

Clifford Law Offices was a proud sponsor of the Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Spring Awards Dinner. The event honored some of Chicago’s most respected lawyers and celebrated the positive impact that the local legal community has had on at-risk youth. Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth “channels the legal community’s resources to promote mentoring and tutoring programs in disadvantaged Chicago communities.” Erin Clifford, daughter of Robert A. Clifford, also serves on the Board of Directors. To learn…

Robert A. Clifford and the entire mock trial team trying the Ancient Greek case of Megacles can be seen on Lakeshore Public Media (WYIN) tomorrow, Friday, May 25th, at 6:30 p.m. (CST). The exciting trial that was sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum took place at the Rubloff Auditorium of the Art Institute of Chicago in front of a packed audience on March 1. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, and Tinos…

Sarah King, associate at Clifford Law Offices, led a group of female high school students Thursday (April 26, 2018) as part of the Annual Women Everywhere Education Day. The students, from Simeon High School in Chicago, met various judges and lawyers in Cook County Circuit Court courtrooms who spoke of careers in the law. King was on the planning committee for the event and serves on the board for the organization. In addition to leading…

Clifford Law Offices is a sponsor of American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation Annual Conference. The 2018 Section of Litigation Annual Conference is May 1-4, 2018 in San Diego, CA. Robert A. Clifford is a Former Chair of the ABA Section of Litigation. For more information and to register, click here.

The Marist High School Law Association is inviting alumni in the legal profession to a networking social. The networking event is hosted by Robert Clifford and Clifford Law Offices. The event will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Chicago Cut Steakhouse (300 N. LaSalle Street) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register by clicking here.

The 24th Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy was held at DePaul University April 19-20 on “Patient Safety: How Might the Law Help?” For two days, two dozen academics, lawyers and medical professionals from around the country discussed the medical crisis in this country and alternate legal strategies that might encourage greater safety. DePaul University College of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea addressed the group. Among the faculty members are medical professionals…

The 24th Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy will be held at DePaul University April 19-20 on “Patient Safety: How Might the Law Help?” For two days, two dozen academics, lawyers and medical professionals from around the country will discuss the medical crisis in this country and alternate legal strategies that might encourage greater safety. Among the faculty members are medical professionals including David Studdert, joint professor of Medicine and Law of…