Clifford Law Offices is a 4-Star Sponsor of the 8th Annual Chicago Fire Fighters Picnic that raises money to help those are injured in the line of duty. The picnic will be held on Sunday, July 17 at Millers Meadows Forest Preserves, located on Roosevelt Road east of 1st Avenue; ½ mile south of I-290 and 1 ½ miles north of I-55. There will be pony rides, petting zoos, food and fun. Raffle tickets of…
Robert Clifford sponsored a book signing for Professor Stephen Daniels (center) who co-authored the book, “Tort Reform, Plaintiffs’ Lawyers, and Access to Justice” with Joanne Martin. Dozens gathered to hear him speak of the 20 years of study and interviews that went into explaining the fallacies of tort reform. Daniels is a research professor for the American Bar Foundation. Its Executive Director, Ajay Mehrotra, also attended (far right). Below is a short video on Steve’s…
“Privacy, Data Theft, and Corporate Responsibility” was the theme of the 22nd Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy at DePaul University College of Law on April 28-29, 2016. Discussions and remarks were split over two days with the first day focusing on tort perspectives and real-world challenges, and the second day focusing on privacy. Expert faculty from all over the country came together at DePaul University to share their expertise and perspective…
Clifford Law Offices is a Philanthropic Patron of the annual spring Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth dinner. The organization, which channels the legal community’s resources to promote best practices mentoring and tutoring disadvantaged youth in Chicago’s communities through annual grants and the recruitment of volunteers, was created in 1995. It has awarded more than $1.6 million in grants and has affected the lives of tens of thousands of needy youth. Robert Clifford’s daughter, Erin Clifford who…
Bob Clifford participated in the American Bar Association (ABA) mock trial The Trial of Al Capone for Murder at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on April 13th, 2016 at the Goodman Theatre. Bob played the role of Al Capone. In the mock trial, Capone stood trial for the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre that allegedly included gang members of the rival North Side. The jury verdict and audience vote was not guilty. The event included…
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) awarded $11.9 million in grants to more than 30 organizations dedicated to helping needy children in southwest Florida. “The money the Foundation raised will make a difference in the lives of so many children,” said Robert A. Clifford, President of the Foundation and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices. “It’s investing in the future of this area and of our country through its children.” A grants committee of…
Clifford Law Offices was a Diamond Sponsor of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) at its 2016 Judicial Reception Wednesday night at the Chicago Cultural Center. Several judges were honored with the Mary Heftel Hooten award including the Hon. Chief Judge Ruben Castillo, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of the firm, presented the award to Judge Castillo. The award is named for Hooten,…
Robert Clifford will participate in the American Bar Association (ABA) mock trial The Trial of Al Capone for Murder at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Robert (Bob) Clifford will play the role of Al Capone. In the mock trial, Capone will stand trial for the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre that allegedly included gang members of the rival North Side. The event will include respected judges and lawyers as well as live testimony from popular…