Robert A. Clifford is the founder of Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, an internationally recognized plaintiffs’ trial firm that concentrates in aviation, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability law, train, bus, construction, car accidents, mass torts, and class actions. Named one of America’s Top 200 Lawyers in Forbes’ inaugural list of 2024, Clifford is among only eight personal injury attorneys in the nation selected to the list and the only personal injury attorney selected from Illinois. The National Law Journal has named Clifford Law Offices one of the Top 10 Litigation Boutiques in the country and has awarded Mr. Clifford the Elite Trial Lawyers’ Award.
Mr. Clifford has the distinction of being selected by Super Lawyers®, a peer-review organization, as the number one lawyer in Illinois in 2007, from 2009-2016, and in 2023-2024, and has always been in the top three. He was named by Chicago Magazine as one of the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans and was named the 2012 Chicago Lawyer Person of the Year, based upon his trial accomplishments, and his contributions to the legal community and to the Chicago area. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave him its Professionalism Award in 2014. The Chicago Bar Association gave him the Justice John Paul Stevens Award in 2017, its highest honor. Also, that year he received the Unity Award from the Diversity Scholarship Foundation. The National Trial Lawyers named Bob Clifford the Class Action Trial Lawyer of 2018 and he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® from its inception, decades ago, including being the top in the Chicago metropolitan area in certain practice areas. He was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2019 Mass Torts Litigation / Class Actions “Lawyer of the Year” award winner in Chicago. That same year, the Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association honored Mr. Clifford with the Leonard Ring Lifetime Achievement Award. He also was among those honored in 2019 by Public Justice’s Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.
Mr. Clifford has represented those injured or killed in every major commercial airline crash in the U.S. in the last four decades. This includes the American Airlines crash at O’Hare in 1979; the United Airlines DC-10 crash in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989; the Comair runway crash in Lexington, Kentucky of 2006; the Continental Colgan crash of 2009; and, internationally, the Turkish Airlines crash in Amsterdam of 2009. He is currently Lead Counsel on behalf of families of the victims onboard the tragic Boeing crash of a 737 MAX-8 in Ethiopia in 2019. Mr. Clifford served as the liaison counsel for the subrogation and business property damage claims that resulted from the tragic September 11, 2001, crashes at the World Trade Center in New York. He served as lead counsel in the negotiation and settlement of those claims that settled for $1.2 billion. Mr. Clifford’s trial career has been marked by many record verdicts including a young woman who suffered permanent injuries after being dragged by a semi. The jury returned a record $35 million verdict for the young woman. The most highly publicized trial in Cook County of a violinist who was severely injured after being run over by a Metra train ultimately settled after a month-long trial for $35 million.
In addition to practicing law, Mr. Clifford is dedicated to the furtherance of the legal profession and has been actively involved and held leadership roles with the American Bar Association (Chair of the Section of Litigation and Chair of the ABA’s charitable arm, the Fund for Justice and Education), Chicago Bar Association (President), Chicago Inn of Court (President), American College of Trial Lawyers and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (President). He is also a member of the American Law Institute, the Inner Circle of Advocates, and serves on the Board of Directors for the RAND Institute for Civil Justice. For more than 25 years, he has sponsored the Annual Clifford Tort Symposium on Tort Law and Civil Justice at DePaul University College of Law that brings together the best and brightest on a topic of interest to the public and that results in a special law review issue of articles by the academic and judicial participants. Mr. Clifford also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, a charitable organization and host of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, which benefits more than 200,000 at-risk and underprivileged children in Southwest Florida.
Professional Associations And Activities
American Association for Justice (AAJ) Formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Membership Committee, 1989 – 1995
- Dean, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Advanced College of Advocacy, 1986-1988
American Bar Association (ABA)
- ABA House of Delegates
- Illinois State Delegate, 2005 –2014
- Nominating Committee of the ABA House of Delegates, 2005-2014
- Executive Committee, Conference of State Delegates, 2007-2010
- Chair, Fund for Justice and Education, 2016-2019
- Board Member, American Bar Foundation, 2016-2018
- Board Member, ABA Rule of Law Initiative, 2016-2018
- Section of Litigation
- Chair, 2001-2002
- Chair-Elect, 2000-2001
- Vice Chair, Section of Litigation, 1999-2000
- Council Member, 1983-1986, 2003-2005
- Executive Committee, 2002-2003
- Co-Chair of the ABA Resource Committee, 2015
- Task Forces and Committees
- Co-Chair, ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2024
- Chair, Special Task Force to Examine Policies Impacting the Recruitment and Retention of Law Students and Young Lawyers, 2015-2016
- Gatekeeper Regulation and the Profession, 2003
- Standing Committee on Strategic Communications, 2006-2012
- Special Committee on Multi-District Litigation, Division VIII – Task Forces and Special Meetings, 2010-2011
- Task Force on Federal Pleading Standards, 2010
- Special Advisor, 2009 ABA Annual Meeting, 2008-2009
- Committee on Issues of Concern to the Legal Profession, 2005-2008
- Chair, Task Force on Hurricane Katrina, 2005-2006
- Standing Committee on Governmental Affairs, 2000-2006
- Co-Chair, 2005 ABA Annual Meeting Advisory Committee, 2004-2005
- Image of the Profession Task Force, 2004-2005
- Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Working Group, 2004-2005
- Board of Directors, ABA Museum of Law, 2002-2005
- Civil Justice Institute, 2002-2005
- Task Force on Asbestos Litigation, 2003-2004
- Chair, Task Force on Terrorism and the Law, 2001-2002
- Special Committee on Reserves, 1999-2000
- Discovery Standards Task Force, 1997-1999
- Institute for Trial Practice, 1997-1999
- Co-Chair, Membership Committee, Task Force on the Recruitment of Plaintiffs
- Strategic Planning Implementation Committee, 1993-1994, 1996-1997
- Co-Chair, ABA Annual Meetings in Chicago, 1993-1996
- Federal Initiatives Task Force, 1995-1996
- Task Force on the Justice System, 1993-1995
- Coordinating Group on Civil Justice Reform, 1992-1993
- Co-Chair, Task Force on the Adversary System, 1991-1992
- Liaison, American Inns of Court, 1991-1992
- Co-Director, Division IV, Procedural, 1986-1987
- Member, Task Force on Tort Reform, 1986-1987
- Chair, Professional Liability Litigation, 1982-1983
- Co-Director, Division III, CLE and Programs, 1981-1982
- Co-Chair, Manufacturers’ Liability, 1980-1981
- Chair, Communications, 1978-1980
American College of Trial Lawyers
The American Law Institute (ALI)
American Society of Law and Medicine
Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
- President, 2011-2012
- First Vice President, 2010-2011
- Treasurer, 2009-2010
- Chair, Nominating Committee, 2014
- Delegate to ABA House of Delegates, 2003-2005
- Board of Managers, 1992-1994
- Membership Committee, 2009-2010
- Finance Committee, 1992-1994, 2007-2010
- Committee on Disaster Relief, 1990
- Committee on Committees, 1984-1986
- Chair, Tort Litigation Committee, 1983-1984
- Vice-Chair, Tort Litigation Committee, 1982-1983
- Secretary, Tort Litigation Committee, 1981-1982
- Chair, Tort Litigation Subcommittee on Pre-Judgment Interest, 1981-1982
- Chair, Tort Litigation Subcommittee on Products Liability, Chicago Bar Association, 1979-1981
- Lawyer Referral Panel Screening Committee, 1979
- Tort Litigation, Civil Practice, and Health and Hospital Care Committees, 1976
- Chicago Bar Foundation, Sponsor and Life Fellow
Chicago Inn of Court
- President, 1994-1995
Cook County Bar Association
Commercial Bar Association
The Executives’ Club of Chicago
Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
- Advisory Board, Illinois Bar Foundation Fellows, 1989
- Offer of Judgment Committee, 1983-1985
- Special Committee on Reduction of Court Costs, Delays and Involvement, 1982-1985
- General Assembly, 1981-1985
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
- Director, College of Advocacy, 1990
- President, 1990
- President-Elect, 1989
- Second Vice-President, 1988
- Third Vice-President, 1987
- Executive Committee, 1986
- Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1985-1987
- Chairman, Committee on Medical Malpractice Legislation, 1984-1985
- Co-Chairman, Public Relations Committee, 1984-1985
- Political Action Committee, 1983-1984
- Membership Committee, 1980-1981
Inner Circle of Advocates
- Inducted, 2003
International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL)
International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (IATSBA)
International Society of Barristers
The National Judicial College
- Trustee
Pound Institute for Civil Justice
Rand Institute for Civil Justice
- Board of Advisors
The Society of Trial Lawyers
The Supreme Court Historical Society
- Trustee
Education
- DePaul University, College of Law, Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, 2003
- DePaul University, College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1976
- DePaul University, College of Commerce, 1973
Experience
- CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES, P.C. – 120 North LaSalle Street, 36th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (1995 – Present)
- CORBOY DEMETRIO CLIFFORD – 33 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (1994-1995)
- ROBERT A. CLIFFORD & ASSOCIATES – Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (1985-1994)
- CLIFFORD & HENELEY, LTD. – Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (1984-85)
- CORBOY & DEMETRIO, P.C. – 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 630, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (1982-1984)
- PHILIP H. CORBOY & ASSOCIATES – 33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 630, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (1974-1982)
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2005
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1993
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1976
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1982
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2011
- State of Illinois Bar, 1976
Honors and Awards
- 2024
- Selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by The National Law Journal
- Champion of Justice Award, The Chicago Bar Association
- Named to the “2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list
- Forbes‘ List of America’s Top 200 Lawyers 2024
- Selected to Illinois Super Lawyers® list, 2005 – Present
- Named in Crain’s 2024 Who’s Who in Chicago Business
- Best Lawyers® in America, 1993 – Present
- Aviation Law Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Qui Tam Law
- 2023
- Judge Joel Flaum Award, Chicago Inn of Court
- Inducted to Lawdragon’s Hall of Fame
- Named to the “2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” list
- Ranked #1 in 2023 Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers® List
- Best Lawyers® in America, 1993 – Present
- Aviation Law Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Qui Tam Law
- 2022
- DePaul University Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Trial Lawyer Excellence Award, Jury Verdict Reporter
- Named Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
- America’s 52 Most Influential Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Magazine
- Selected to America’s Top 100 Attorneys for Aviation Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Medical Malpractice Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation
- Selected to Illinois Super Lawyers list, 2005 – Present
- Named #1 Super Lawyer
- Best Lawyers® in America, 1993 – Present
- Aviation Law Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Qui Tam Law
- 2021
- Lifetime Achievement Award by the Illinois Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association
- 2020
- Named on Super Lawyers® “TOP 10: 2020 ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS” list
- 2020 Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Media
- Chicago Catastrophic Injury Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
- 2019
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago
- Distinguished Award for Excellence, Illinois Bar Foundation
- Class Action Trial Lawyer of the Year, National Trial Lawyers
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Public Justice
- #3 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazers List, National Law Journal
- 2018
- Honoree, Lawyers for the Creative Arts
- 2017
- Unity Award, Diversity Scholarship Foundation
- Justice John Paul Stevens Award, Chicago Bar Association
- L. Sanford Blustin Award, North Suburban Bar Association
- Lifetime Achievement Award, America’s Top 100 Lawyers
- 2016
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2016 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago
- Who’s Who in Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business
- 2015
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Product Liability “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago
- Top Mass Tort/Class Action lawyer in the Chicago metropolitan area, Best Lawyers
- Top 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans in 2015, Chicago Magazine
- Who’s Who in Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business
- Honoree, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Person of Valor
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- 2014
- Elite Trial Lawyers Award, The National Law Journal
- Professionalism Award for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- Top 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans in 2014, Chicago Magazine
- Who’s Who in Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business
- 2013
- Top 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans in 2013, Chicago Magazine
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- Who’s Who in Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business
- 2012
- Person of the Year, Chicago Lawyer
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- Plaintiff’s Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
- Who’s Who in Chicago, Crain’s Chicago Business
- Named the Best Lawyers® 2012 Personal Injury – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago
- 2011
- Top Ten Consumer Leading Lawyer in Illinois
- Illinois Leading Lawyer
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- 2010
- Top Medical Malpractice Attorney in Chicago, Best Lawyers
- Trial Lawyer Excellence Award, Jury Verdict Reporter
- Ten for Ten, Ten Attorneys Who Raised the Bar Over the Last Decade
- Crain’s Top Civic, Cultural and Professional Leaders in Chicago
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- Top Ten Consumer Leading Lawyer in Illinois
- 2009
- Best Lawyers’ Top Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago, 2009
- Best Lawyers’ 2009 Chicago Personal Injury Litigator of the Year
- Top Ten Consumer Leading Lawyer in Illinois
- Crain’s Top Civic, Cultural and Professional Leaders in Chicago
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- 2008
- Crain’s Top Civic, Cultural and Professional Leaders in Chicago
- 2007
- #1 Super Lawyer in Illinois
- 2004
- Plaintiffs’ Hot List: “Twenty-five Go-to Teams for When the Going Gets Tough,” The National Law Journal
- 2003
- Plaintiffs’ Hot List: “Twenty-five Go-to Teams for When the Going Gets Tough,” The National Law Journal
- 2002
- Thirty Toughest Lawyers, Chicago Magazine
- 2001
- Leading Attorney in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- 2000
- Top Ten Most Influential Attorneys in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- Leading Attorney in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- Honoree, “A Salute To Those Who Make A Difference,” Protector of the Working People Award,” Illinois State Crime Commission, 2000
- 1999
- Top Ten Lawyers in Illinois, National Law Journal
- Top Ten Most Influential Attorneys in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- Leading Attorney in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- 1998
- Top Ten Most Influential Attorneys in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- Leading Attorney in Illinois, American Research Corporation
- 1994
- DePaul University’s inaugural Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession Award
- 1993
- The Best Lawyers in America, The National Law Journal
- Top Ten Litigators, The National Law Journal
Community Activities
- Loyola University of Chicago
- Council of Regents
- RAND Institute for Civil Justice
- Board of Overseers
- Civil Justice Institute, University of California (Irvine)
- Board of Directors (2016-Present)
- The Advocacy Institute, SUNY Buffalo Law School
- Board of Directors (2016- Present)
- Window to the World Communications (WTTW – Channel 11)
- Board of Directors
- Naples Children and Education Fund, Naples, Florida
- Trustee
- CEO, 2014
- Sponsor, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Valor Luncheon, 2015-present
- Sponsor, Misericordia Heart of Mercy, Annual Family Festival 2019-present
- Sponsor, Illinois Judges Foundation Annual Reception, 2024
- Sponsor, Lawyers’ Assistance Program Annual Awards Dinner, 2024
- Sponsor, Illinois Bar Foundation’s Annual Gala, 2015, 2017, 2024
- Sponsor, Asian American Coalition of Chicago’s 36th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, 2019
- Sponsor, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples Party Like A Rock Star Gala, 2019
- Sponsor, Chicago Bar Association’s Earl B. Dickerson Awards Luncheon, 2010-2020
- Sponsor, Chicago Bar Association’s Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon, 2000-2019
- Sponsor, Chicago Bar Association’s Investing in Justice Campaign, 2013-2019
- Sponsor, Multi-Bar Association Fundraiser to Support Relief Efforts of Mexico and Puerto Rico, 2017
- Sponsor, Marist High School’s Law Association Alumni Event, 2017-2019
- Sponsor, Chicago Federation of Labor’s Labor Day Luncheon, 2016-2017
- Sponsor, Lawyers Lend-A-Hand Annual Gala, 2014, 2016-2018
- Sponsor, Jewish Judges Association’s Awards Dinner, 2015-2018
- Sponsor, Teaching Tolerance’s Chicago Poker Challenge, Illinois Holocaust Museum, 2013-2015
- Testified before the City Council Licensing Committee on Ride-Sharing Regulations, Chicago, 2014
- Sponsor, Stop Texting and Talking in Cars (STATIC), 2010
- Testified before the Illinois State Legislature, House Judiciary Committee, Pending Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation, May 10, 2005
- Testified before the Illinois Democratic Caucus on Tort Reform, Chicago, May 2005
- Testified before the Illinois Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Health Care and the Impact of the Civil Justice System on Medical Malpractice and Health Care Insurance, March 2003
- Keynote Speaker, Korean American Bar Association, Annual Dinner, March 2002
- Sponsor, DePaul University College of Law, 50th Anniversary of the DePaul Law Review, May 2001
- Steering Committee, Northwestern University School of Education, Center for Social Policy, 1999
- Advisory Expert, Aviation Committee National Transportation Safety Board, sponsored by The Rand Institute, 1998
- Member, Board of Directors, Isaac Ray Center, Inc., 1992- Present
- Member, Advisory Committee Meeting on Civil Jury Trial Symposium, The Brookings Institution, 1991- Present
- Member, Advisory Board of Judge James A. Geroulis Educational Foundation, 1990- Present
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), Board of Directors, 1989
- Mediator, Circuit Court of Cook County – CBA Special Mediation Program for the Law Division, 1988-1989
- Member, Board of Advisors, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, 1988
- Trial by Jury Program, Illinois State Fair, 1988
- Member, DePaul University College of Law, Advisory Council 1987
- Member, DePaul University, Board of Trustees, 1987- Present
- Member, Products Liability ADR Development Committee, Center for Public Resources, DePaul University, 1985-1986
- President, DePaul University Alumni Association, 1983-1985
- Member, Board of Directors, Chicago Executive Committee for University College, Galway, Ireland, 1983-1984
- Member, Board of Directors, Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, an affiliate of The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 1982-1985
- Member, DePaul University College of Law Visiting Committee and Chair of the Financial Aid Subcommittee, 1982-1985
- Mediation Panelist, Endispute of Chicago, an alternative dispute resolution corporation, 1982-1984
- Member, Commission on Alumni Affairs, DePaul University, 1982-1983
- Member, City of Hope Fund Raising Committees, Mike Royko and James Roberts, Jr., Benefits, 1981-1982
- Member, Roscoe Pound Foundation, 1990
- Member, Lex Legio Law Society of DePaul University College of Law, 1976-1983
- Member, Society of Fellows Foundation of DePaul University, 1976-1983
Clifford Symposium On Civil Justice, Tort Law And Social Policy
- Sponsor, “The Legacy of Industrywide Deadly Misconduct” The 30th Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law & Social Policy, June 6-7, 2024
- Sponsor, “New Torts?” Twenty-Ninth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, June 8-9, 2023
- Sponsor, “Litigating the Public Good: Punishing Serious Corporate Misconduct,” Twenty-Eighth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, June 2-3, 2022
- Sponsor, “Civil Litigation in a Post-COVID World,” Twenty-Seventh Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, June 3-4, 2021
- Sponsor, “The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” Twenty-Sixth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, April 30- May 1, 2020
- Sponsor, “Rising Stars: A New Generation of Scholars Looks at Social Justice,” Twenty-Fifth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, April 25-26, 2019
- Sponsor, “Patient Safety: How might the Law Help?” Twenty-Fourth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, April 19-20, 2018
- Sponsor, “The Impact of Dark Money on Judicial Elections & Judicial Behavior,” Twenty-Third Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, April 20-21, 2017
- Sponsor, “Privacy, Data Theft, and Corporate Responsibility,” Twenty-Second Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 28-29, 2016
- Sponsor, “The Supreme Court, Business, and Civil Justice,” Twenty-First Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 16-17, 2015
- Sponsor, “In Honor of Jack Weinstein,” Twentieth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 24-25, 2014
- Sponsor, “A Brave New World: The Changing Face of Litigation and Law Firm Finance,” Nineteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 19, 2013
- Sponsor, “A Celebration of the Thought of Marc Galanter,” Eighteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 26-27, 2012
- Sponsor, “A Festschrift for Professor Robert Rabin,” Seventeenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 14-15, 2011
- Sponsor, “The Limits of Predictability and the Value of Uncertainty,” Sixteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 8-9, 2010
- Sponsor, “Rising Stars: A New Generation of Scholars Looks at Civil Justice,” Fifteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 2-3, 2009
- Sponsor, “The State of Civil Justice in 2015: Where Are We Going?” Fourteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 3-4, 2008
- Sponsor, “Challenges to the Attorney-Client Relationship: Threats to Sound Advice?” Thirteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 19-20, 2007
- Sponsor, “Is the Rule of Law Waning in America?” Twelfth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 20-21, 2006
- Sponsor, “Who Feels Their Pain? The Challenge of Non- Economic Damages in Civil Litigation,” Eleventh Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 14-15, 2005
- Sponsor, “Starting Over?: Redesigning the Medical Malpractice System” Tenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 15-16, 2004
- Sponsor, “After Disaster: The September 11th Compensation Fund and the Future of Civil Justice,” Ninth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 24-25, 2003
- Sponsor, “Is Tort Law Exportable?” Eighth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 18-19, 2002
- Sponsor, “Smoke Signals: The Changing Landscape of the Practice, Financing and Ethics of Civil Litigation in the wake of the Tobacco Wars,” Seventh Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 4-5, 2001
- Sponsor, “The Impact of Pop Culture on the Civil Justice System,” Sixth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law; Chicago, Illinois, March 30-April 1, 2000
- Sponsor, “Judges as Tort Law Makers,” Fifth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, April 18-19, 1999
- Sponsor, “The American Civil Jury: Illusion and Reality,” Fourth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law and the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, April 3-4, 1998
- Sponsor, “A Conference on the Contingency Fee,” Third Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, and the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, April 4-5, 1997
- Sponsor, “Tort Law and the Science of the 21st Century,” Second Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, May 17, 1996
- Sponsor, “Experiments in Creative ADR,” ADR and Torts: Implications for Practice and Reform, First Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University, College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, May 18, 1995
Presentations
- “The Trial of Socrates,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, May 22, 2023
- Panelist – “Recent Developments in Aviation Liability,” 13th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability, Paris, France, April 21-22, 2023
- Moderator – “Ethics 2023: Refresher on Ethics of Trial Work in a Courtroom,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 16, 2023
- Moderator – “13th Annual Symposium with the Judges,” Law Bulletin Seminars, Chicago, Illinois, November 30, 2022
- Moderator – “Legends and Firsts: A Seated Luncheon Conversation with Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), Just the Beginning, Chicago, Illinois, October 21, 2022
- Moderator – “Ethics 2022: Mind, Body, and Soul” and “The Weathering Effect,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 17, 2022
- “What Will It Take for the Plaintiffs’ Bar to Survive in 2021 – and Beyond?” ITLA Damages Seminar, February 16, 2021
- Moderator – “Ethics 2021: Legal Ethics and Professionalism of Your Favorite TV Show, Yada, Yada,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2021
- “Hale v. State Farm – Effects of Dark Money on Judicial Races,” American Bar Association Midyear Meeting, February 19, 2021
- “The Trial of Helen of Troy,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, March 5, 2020
- Moderator – “Ethics 2020 – The Future is Now,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 2020
- Panelist – “FAA Product Certification and the Use of the Delegation System in Aviation,” ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, Washington, D.C., October 24, 2019
- Panelist – “Update on Products Liability Cases and a Case Study on Major Accident Litigation: Plaintiff and Defendant Strategies,” 12th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability, Insurance & Finance, Montreal, Canada, October 18, 2019
- Panelist – “The Evolving Role of Trials in Multi-Jurisdiction Litigation,” Contemporary Issues in Complex Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, October 17, 2019
- “Dark Money,” TEX-ABOTA, the Texas Chapters of ABOTA, Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 28, 2019
- “Airline Litigation,” Eight O’ Clock Call, The Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, June 6, 2019
- Panelist – “Liability of Aircraft Manufacturers & Component Parts, Aerospace Regulators, Air Navigation Service Providers,” Moderator – “Strategies for Negotiating Settlements in Aviation Liability Claims,” Panelist – “Aviation Litigation in the USA – the Case of Non- USA residents Suing in the USA,” Air Law Conference, Strathmore University School of Law, Nairobi, Kenya, May 30-31, 2019
- Moderator – “The Path to Lawyer Well-Being & Conscious Inclusion,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 21, 2019
- “The Trial of Hippocrates,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 2019
- “Taking it to Trial – Death by Bad Design,” Attorneys Information Exchange Group, Chicago, Illinois, November 8-9, 2018
- “Court Is in Session: Analyzing the Importance of Trial in Aviation Accident Cases,” Eleventh Annual McGill University/PEOPIL Conference on International Aviation Liability, Insurance & Finance, Dublin, Ireland, October 19-20, 2018
- “The Trial of Megacles,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, March 1, 2018
- Moderator – “The Changing Ethical Landscape of Litigation,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 15, 2018
- Moderator – “8th Annual Symposium with the Judges,” Law Bulletin, Chicago, Illinois, November 20, 2017
- “Trucking: Taking it to Trial,” Attorneys Information Exchange Group, Chicago, Illinois, November 9th and 10th, 2017
- “Precision Advocacy: Reinventing Motion Practice to Win,” ABA Section of Litigation Roadshow 2.0, Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 2017
- “Shoot-out at the Barbary Coast Corral: The Masters of Oral Argument,” ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, May 5, 2017
- “The Trial of the Parthenon Marbles,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, March 16, 2017
- Moderator – “Ethics of Social Media Outside and in the Courtroom,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 16, 2017
- Panelist – “Interplay among Courts, the Parties, Counsel, and Media in High Stakes Litigation,” Northwestern Conference on Complex Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, November 17, 2016
- Panelist – “What the Other Side is Thinking?” International Association of Defense Counsel’s Corporate Counsel College, Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 2016
- “The Trial of Al Capone for Murder at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre,” ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 13, 2016
- “The Trial of Antigone,” Field Museum in partnership with the National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, March 10, 2016
- Moderator – “The Ethics of Pre-Trial and Trial Work,” MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2016
- “Dealing with Parallel Government and Regulatory Investigations: Special issues when government actors are also investigating,” Law Seminars International, New Orleans, LA, December 2, 2015
- “Classic Chicago Closings,” ABA Annual Meeting, Section of Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, July 31, 2015
- “The Chicago Trial that Never Was: The Eastland Disaster Criminal Re-trial,” Eastland Historical Society, Chicago, Illinois, June 18, 2015
- “Where Would You Try a Case?” ABA 2015 London Sessions, London, U.K., June 11-15, 2015
- “Opening Statements,” Retrial of Sacco Vinzetti, ABA Section of Litigation Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 15, 2015
- “Closing Arguments,” Damages Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Chicago, Illinois, February 16, 2015
- Ethical Lawyering: “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice,” A Professional Responsibilities CLE Event, Loyola University Chicago, November 21, 2014
- “How did we get here? The Development of International and Domestic Aviation Law and Regulation,” 2014 International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association Conference, November 13, 2014
- “Making Winning Opening Statements,” Fred Lane’s Trial Technique Institute, Illinois State Bar Association, October 7, 2014
- “How to Admit and Exclude Evidence (of All Kinds) in Federal Court,” An Interactive Discussion with Demonstrations, Chicago, Illinois, September 9, 2014
- “Demonstration of Opening Statements – The Trial of Wyatt Earp,” Litigation Institute for Training, American Bar Association, Phoenix, Arizona, April 9, 2014
- “The Trial of Socrates Redux: BYO Hemlock,” American College of Trial Lawyers 2014 Spring Meeting, LaQuinta, California, March 8, 2014
- “The Trial of Orestes,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, January 29, 2014
- “Navigating The Business of Law,” Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, November 22, 2013
- “The Case that Pays, What I’ve Learned from My Big Cases,” 49th Annual Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 7, 2013
- “Closing Arguments,” Chicago Bar Association YLS Trial Techniques, Chicago, Illinois, May 22, 2013
- “Demonstration of Opening Statements,” Anatomy of a Trial, Bootcamp Trial Training for Young Lawyers, ABA, Section of Litigation Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 24, 2013
- “Shaping the Future of the Illinois Courts: Vision, Values & Strategies,” 2013 Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Conference, Lombard, Illinois, April 15-16, 2013
- “Closing Arguments,” Damages Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2013
- “Trial of Socrates,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, January 31, 2013
- “Taming the Discovery Process & Reducing Costs,” Law Bulletin Annual Judges Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, November 14, 2012
- “The Optimal Jury Trial,” 2012 National Symposium on the American Jury, American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, October 4-5, 2012
- “Risk Reflections on Litigation – What Law Students Need to Learn Today to Succeed as Litigators,” and “Risk Management – Personal Injury Lawyers and Business Leaders Can Work Together to Manage Risk,” 2012 McGlothlin Leadership Forum, The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, October 2-3, 2012
- “In Defense of Trial Lawyers,” Mason School of Business, The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, October 2, 2012
- “Conversation with Justice Sonia Sotomayor,” Just the Beginning Foundation, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, September 21, 2012
- “Across the Border Personal Injury Seminar,” Manchester, U.K., November 4, 2011
- “Picking the Best Jury: Effective Techniques by the Experts,” Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, May 4, 2011
- “If You Can’t Pick a Jury, You Can’t Win a Trial,” ABA Section of Litigation & Criminal Justice Section, CLE Conference, Miami, FL, April 15, 2011
- “Debate: The Discovery Process is a Mess: Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Liberal?” Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 2011 Spring Symposium, Chicago, Illinois, April 14, 2011
- “Tort Reform and the Civil Justice System from the Perspective of a Plaintiff’s Lawyer,” 2010 Annual Legislative Conference for State Coalition Leaders, Oak Brook, Illinois, November 8-10, 2010
- “Air Crash Litigation: Key Issues in the Years Ahead,” ABA Forum on Air & Space Law Meeting, Seattle, Washington, October 26-27, 2010
- “A Love-Hate Relationship with the Media,” Contemporary Strategies for Effective Advocacy in Mediation, CLE, ABA Section of Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, June 10, 2010
- “Trends in Personal Injury Litigation/Wrongful Death,” Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case, The CBA Young Lawyers Section, Chicago, Illinois, October 16, 2009
- “The Trial Bar’s Aggressive Agenda – The Latest Challenge I 20to the Industry,” PC10 Legislative Planning Conference, Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 2009
- “Objection! When and How to Object at Trial,” ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 30, 2009
- “Demonstration of Opening Statements,” American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Institute for Trial Training, Chicago, Illinois, July 9, 2009
- “Direct Examination,” Chicago Bar Association, College of Trial Advocacy, Chicago, Illinois, June 4, 2009
- “Future Overview of Legal Profession,” Distinguished Lecture Series, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Chicago, Illinois, May 14, 2009
- “Movies on Trial,” My Cousin Vinny, CLE Film Series presented by Schopf & Weiss, Chicago, May 8, 2009
- “Changes in the Legal Profession,” Best Lawyers 25th Anniversary Event, Atlanta, Georgia, April 24, 2009
- “The High Profile Case,” Managing the Media in High Profile Case: Telling the Story Legally,” Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, July 18, 2008
- “Panel debate: Justice in the US Tort System – fact or fiction?” 9th Beaumont International Aviation Conference, London, U.K., June 25-26, 2008
- “Medical Liability & The Illinois Civil Justice System: A Review of the Options,” Loyola University Chicago School of Law, May 7, 2008
- “27th Annual National Trial Advocacy College,” University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, January 5-11, 2008
- “Transparency in the Civil Justice System,” UCLA-RAND Law and Public Policy Conference, UCLA Law School, Los Angeles, California, November 2, 2007
- “Case Evaluation – When to Take the Case – When to Settle,” Law Bulletin Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, October 23, 2007
- “Compensation Funds: Are They Enough?” Chicago, Illinois, ABA CLE teleconference, September 19, 2007
- “Mediation,” Litigation Skills Conference, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, September 10, 2007
- “Demonstration of Opening Statements,” American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Institute for Trial Training, Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 2007
- “Working with the Media in High Profile Cases,” Australian Bar Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 28, 2007
- “Apparent Agency Issues in Illinois,” Cassiday, Schade Legal Education Program, Chicago, Illinois, April 19, 2007
- “26th Annual National Trial Advocacy College,” University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, Virginia, January 5-12, 2007
- “Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case: Winning Over the Court, The Jury and The Media,” Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, November 16, 2006
- “Building Partnerships for Perinatal Care”, 10th National Perinatal Outreach Education Conference, Chicago, Illinois, August 3, 2006
- “How to Win a Billion Dollar Verdict,” Trial Masters Seminar, 35th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition & Citizenship Education Fund Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 13, 2006
- “Sensitive Security Information – Does It Impede Justice,” Aviation Litigation Seminar, American Bar Association, New York City, New York, June 2, 2006
- “Boot Camp for Lawyers,” Tips National Trial Academy, The National Judicial College, University of Nevada at Reno, March 11-15, 2006
- “Depositions,” Presentation to The Department of Law, City of Chicago Municipal Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, November 15, 2005
- “Plenary Session – Preparing for the Hearing,” Further Professionalization of Administrative Adjudication, National Association of Administrative Law Judges Annual Meeting and Educational Program, October 31, 2005
- “2005 Advocacy Showcase, The Business Torts Case: A One Day Trial,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, May 7, 2005
- “The American Jury Trial-Do We Allow Its Death or Lead Its Rebirth?” A National Summit on the Present State of the Seventh Amendment Right to Trial by Jury, American Board of Trial Advocates, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1, 2005
- “Medical Liability: The New Legal Landscape,” Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Chicago, Illinois, March 16, 2005
- “Trial Tools in the Courtroom,” Tort Litigation Committee Meeting, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 2004
- “Advanced Techniques of Direct and Cross Examination,” Advanced Trial Institute Program, Annual Meeting, American Bar Association, San Francisco, California, August 7, 2003
- “Ethics in the Media: The Ever-Growing Thirst for Information,” Aviation Litigation, American Bar Association, New York, New York, June 5, 2003
- “The Medical Negligence Case: A One-Day Trial,” 2003 Advocacy Showcase, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, May 3, 2003
- “Jury Trials After Enron and WorldCom: How Do We Regain Corporate Credibility,” 2003 Corporate Counsel College Program, International Association of Defense Counsel, April 24, 2003
- “Anatomy of a Malpractice Case from a Litigator’s Perspective,” DePaul Journal of Health Care Law, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, February 21, 2003
- “The Rachel Barton Trial: Perspective from the Plaintiff’s Attorney,” Trial Attorney Superstar Series, Chicago Bar Association and John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, February 12, 2003
- “Cross Examining The Scientific Expert,” All Star Cross- Examination, Chicago Bar Association and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, October 25, 2002
- “Civility in the Courtroom,” The Abraham Lincoln Marovitz American Inn of Court Joint Meeting with the Chicago American Inn of Court, Chicago, Illinois, October 22, 2002
- “Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Complex Litigation: From Argument to Trial: What Really Works,” Complex Litigation, The Sedona Conference, Sedona, Arizona, May 2, 2002
- “Legal Issues Arising from Acts of Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism Efforts,” The Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey Annual Judicial Conference, New Jersey, March 20, 2002
- “Land Owner Liability,” Winning Trial Techniques from Voir Dire to Closing, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2002
- “Medical Malpractice in Women’s Imaging,” Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, Illinois, November, 2001
- “Foreign Plaintiffs -Issues and Problems,” Aviation Issues in the Real Millennium, ABA Tort and Insurance Practice, Washington, D.C., October 18, 2001
- “Ethics in the Media: Are you Crossing the Line?” ABA Annual Meeting, Aviation Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, August 6, 2001
- “Hands on Learning at the Federal Courthouse – The Art of Cross Examination,” ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, August 4, 2001
- “Civility in the Practice of Law,” The Roger K. O’Reilly Symposium on Civility and Advocacy, Naperville, Illinois, August 1, 2001
- “The Criminalization of Aviation Accidents” Annual Seminar, Aviation Litigation, American Bar Association, New York City, New York, June 7, 2001
- “Mock Trial,” Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Hospital Seminar, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 3, 2001
- “Leading Lawyers Pursuing Justice,” Section of Litigation Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, May 12, 2001
- “Winning Arguments and the Psychology of Jury Decision-Making,” American Bar Association, Institute for Trial Practice Task Force Proposed Program, Phoenix, Arizona, May 10, 2001
- “Ten Settlement Truisms,” University of Illinois, College of Law Boot Camp, Chicago, January 11, 2001
- “The Future of Technology and Jury Consultation in Federal Trials in the 21st Century, Federal Litigation in the 21st Century Panel Discussion, Chicago, Illinois, November 28, 2000
- “Products Over the Pond: Is U.S. Style Litigation Invading the U.K.?” American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, London, U.K., July, 2000
- “When Your Own Trial Witness Blows a Gaping Hole in Your Case, How Far Can You Go to Keep your Case from Sinking Like the Titanic,” American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, New York, New York, July, 2000
- “Task Force on the Judiciary,” American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, April 7, 2000
- “Settlement and Negotiations,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Past Presidents Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, January 8, 2000
- “Raconteuring,” Chicago Inn of Court, October 20, 1999
- “Medical Malpractice from a Plaintiff Attorney’s Perspective,” American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Chicago, Illinois, October 4, 1999
- “State-of-the-Art Courtroom Technology in the Courtroom,” DuPage County Bar Association, Lombard, Illinois, June 10, 1999
- “Aviation on Trial – In the Trenches with Aviation Accident Litigation,” American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, New York, New York, May 13, 1999
- “Avcon 99 Debate – Plaintiff’s Perspective After an Airline Crash,” London, U.K., April 27, 1999
- “The Advocate’s Art: Voir Dire by the Masters,” ABA, Section of Litigation Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, April 15, 1999
- “Dodging Friendly Fire – Know Thy Enemy,” A Plaintiff’s Perspective, ABA, Section of Litigation Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, April 14, 1999
- “A Plaintiff’s Perspective on Limiting the Scope of Practice & Procedure,” Federal Judicial Conference Committee on Practice and Procedure, Chicago, Illinois, January 28, 1999
- American Academy of Psychiatry & Law Program, Topic: “Standard of Care in Psychiatry,” 1998
- “Jury Selection,” Under the Microscope: The Anatomy of a Malpractice Trial, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, December 5, 1998
- “Maximizing Damages,” Trial Technique Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 1998
- “Litigating the Titanic,” Cross Examination of Plaintiff’s Expert, ABA Annual Meeting, Section of Litigation, Toronto, Canada, August 3, 1998
- “Jury Selection and Jury Appeal: What We Learn From Focus Groups,” ABA Section of Litigation Aviation Annual Seminar, New York, New York, June 4, 1998
- “Presenting the Complex Civil Case to a Jury,” American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, February 26, 1998
- “To Settle or Not to Settle Your Malpractice Lawsuit- Why? When? For How Much? Those are the Questions,” Chicago Radiological Society, Chicago, Illinois, January 15, 1998
- “Judicial Management of Mass Torts Through Class Actions and MDL,” 12th Annual Product Liability Mid-Year Meeting, American Bar Association, Hilton Head, N.C., November 21, 1997
- “Aviation Liability Into the 21st Century,” ABA Aviation Litigation Seminar, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1997
- “Aviation Litigation: Trial Evidence Issues After ValuJet and TWA 800,” American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Washington, D.C., April, 1997
- “Unique Aspects of Handling Motor Vehicle Products Liability Cases,” The 1997 National Conference on Products Liability Law, Chicago, Illinois, April 11-12, 1997
- “Trial and Courtroom Techniques, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, February 17, 1997
- “Consumers and Alternative Dispute Resolution,” Center for Public Resources Institute for Dispute Resolution, January 30, 1997
- “Maximizing Results Through Settlement and Trial,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, January 17, 1997
- “The Do’s and Don’ts of Videos as Demonstrative Evidence,” The Use of Videos as Settlement Tools, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, January 9, 1997
- “Disclosure in a Law Firm: A Sexual Harassment Mock Trial,” Trial Tactics and Employment, CLE, Chicago, Illinois, October 9-12, 1996
- “The Plaintiff’s Perspective on Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction,” Aviation Liability Into the Twenty First Century, American Bar Association, Washington, D.C., October, 1996
- “Understanding Jurors, the Key to Winning Cases,” 47th Annual Advocacy Institute,” The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, May 10-11, 1996
- “The Ultimate Mentoring Seminar,” Jury Selection, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, May 4, 1996
- “Airplane Design,” Product Liability Litigation, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, January 13, 1996
- “Opening Statements,” Young Lawyers Section Trial Practice Course, Chicago Bar Association, October 10, 1995
- “Hooray for Hollywood: How the Masters Try Cases,” American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Section of Litigation Chicago, Illinois, August 5, 1995
- “Plaintiff’s Case/Defendant’s Case Panel, College of Health Sciences, Health Systems Management, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, April 12, 1995
- “Jury Persuasion in a Hostile Environment – The Case for Credibility,” Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, November 1994
- “Trying a Case from the Plaintiff’s Perspective,” Chicago Bar Association, November, 1994
- “Product Liability,” CBA Young Lawyers Section – Tort Law Committee October 1994
- American Board of Trial Advocates, “The Masters in Trial Demonstration,” 1993
- Breast Implant Litigation Support Group, Franklin Park, October, 1993
- “Drawing First Blood: Depositions – How to Use Them Effectively” Winning Advanced Trial Techniques, CLE International, October 1993
- “Who’s on First?” Treatment Decisions in a Litigious Society. What is the Human Cost? DuPage Ethics Conference, September 1994
- “Presidential Face-Off, Medical Malpractice,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, June, 1993
- “Opening Statement: Plaintiff’s Program Point/Counterpoint” Trial Advocacy From Both Sides” Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, May 1993
- Illinois State Bar Association, Products Liability, In-Depth Study of Litigation Involving Products, Similar Occurrences and Discovery,1992
- “Federal Civil Practice 1992 New Edition,” Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, December 1992
- American College of General Practitioners Education & Research Foundation, “A Plaintiff Attorney’s Approach to Malpractice Suits,” 1992
- “Medical Malpractice-Closing Argument,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, December 5, 1992
- “A Plaintiff Attorney’s Approach to Malpractice Suits,” Program for American Colleges of General Practitioners Education & Research Foundation, September 19, 1992
- “The Art of Cross Examination,” Program for The Young Lawyers Section of the CBA, Chicago Bar Association, September 17, 1992
- “Discovery Practice in the 90’s,” Program for “A How-To Seminar Focusing on Competency, Efficiency and Civility, Chicago Bar Association, May 21, 1992
- “Discovery,” Program for Products Liability: In-Depth Study of Litigation Involving Products, Illinois State Bar Association, April 16, 1992
- “Objections at Trial and How to Deal with the Difficult Lawyer,” Program for Seminar, National Practice Institute, November 15, 1991
- “Secrecy Within the Civil Justice System,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New Orleans, 1990
- Illinois Psychiatric Association, Annual Conference, 1989
- Illinois Head Injury Association, Annual Conference on Brain Injuries, 1988
- Chicago Medical Society, Chicago, Fifth Annual Symposium: The Law, Insurance and Rehabilitation: Partnership for the Catastrophically Injured, 1988
- “Handling the Reality of a Malpractice Suit: Plaintiff’s Perspective,” Program for Young Surgeons Representative Meeting, American College of Surgeons, 1988
- “Maximizing Damages in Products Cases,” National Conference on Product Liability Law, 1988
- “Overview and Judicial Trends in Strict Liability Cases Involving Defective Products,” Chicago Bar Association, Products Liability Practice: How to Obtain the Successful Result, 1988
- “Rickey Claims,” Program for New Areas of Litigation Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1988
- “Working with Experts: Translation of Engineers into English,” National Conference on Products Liability Law, 1988
- “New Law and Practice Respecting Changes in Comparative Negligence Standards and Joint and Several Liability,” Program for 1987 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Tort Reform Seminar; National Conference of Product Liability Law, National Practice Institute, Inc., 1988
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Plaintiff’s Determination of Damages, 1987
- “Legislator, Judge and Executioner, Problems with the Imposition of Sanctions on the Court’s Own Initiative,” Program Materials for 1987 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Sanctions Seminar
- “The Adverse Witness,” Program for 1987 Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 22nd Annual Trial Evidence Seminar
- “Settlement from the Plaintiff’s Perspective,” Professional Education Systems, Inc., Settling Personal Injury Insurance Claims Seminar, 1987
- Professional Education Systems, Inc., Seminar on Settling Personal Injury Insurance Claims in Illinois, 1986
- Professional Education Systems, Inc., Conference on Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, 1985
- Professional Education Systems, Inc., National Conference on Products Liability Law, 1983
- “Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses,” Professional Education Systems, Inc., National Products Liability Conference, Chicago, 1983
- “Medical Malpractice,” Moderator, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, 1982
- “Trial Strategy Under Comparative Negligence, The Plaintiff’s Perspective,” Civil Litigation Short Course, 1982
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Programs on: Comparative Negligence, Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases, Medical Malpractice, Negotiating Settlements, Proof of Fault, Sanctions.
Media Appearances
- Bob Clifford was a guest on ABC’s 20/20 episode, “Falling From the Sky.” “This is going to go down as one of the most callous deliberate efforts to keep a product in the public domain for the wrong reasons,” he said on air in regards to the Boeing Max aircraft.
- Bob Clifford has been interviewed by every major media outlet in the U.S., including Associated Press, Reuters, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, ABC, NBC, CBS, syndicated radio networks, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News and others. Below is a sampling of some of these interviews and stories over the years.
- “Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day,” Documentary, Chicago, Illinois
- The Washington Post, “Family of American woman killed in Ethiopian 737 Max crash sues Boeing,” April 4, 2019
- Crain’s Chicago Business, “After second Boeing crash, Chicago lawyers watch and wait,” March 12, 2019
- Chicago Sun-Times Editorial, “Identical Boeing planes crash. What’s to be done? Wait for the facts,” March 11, 2019
- Chicago Sun-Times, “157 Die in 737 Crash”, March 11, 2019
- Splash Magazines, “The Trial of Hippocrates – The National Hellenic Museum at The Harris Theater for Music and Art,” Chicago, February 28, 2019
- WGN Radio, The Roe Conn Show, February 14, 2019
- WGN Radio, Andrea Chicago “Trial of Hippocrates,” February 11, 2019
- Chicago Sun-Times, “Syd Jerome Founder Dressed Lawyers, Stars,” December 2, 2018
- Reuters, “Behind $250 million State Farm settlement, a wild tale of dark money in judicial elections,” September 5, 2018
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, “$250M deal would close RICO saga,” September 5, 2018
- Associated Press, “State Farm reaches preliminary deal in conspiracy lawsuit,” September 4, 2018
- Bloomberg News, “State Farm Ducks Racketeering Trial with $250 Million Accord,” September 4, 2018
- Law360, “State Farm Plotted to Buy Judge, Jury to Hear in RICO Trial,” August 30, 2018
- Chicago Lawyer, “Getting Cook County E-Filing,” February 1, 2018
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, “MGM Paying for Campos Hotel Stay; Lawyers Question Influence Over Key Shooting Witness,” October 27, 2017
- WGN Radio, “A federal judge and noted lawyer talk about the Supreme Court vacancy and an ancient trial,” March 2, 2016
- WGN Radio, “Steve Cochran Show 2.26.16: Go Cats!” February 26, 2016
- WINK News, “Early childhood care,” December 7, 2015
- Men’s Book (Modern Luxury Magazine), “What about Bob,” October 26, 2015
- The National Law Review, “To Specialize or Not to Specialize, That is the Question for Attorneys,” October 22, 2015
- The Wall Street Journal, “VW Faces Barrage of Litigation,” September 29, 2015
- The Guardian, “Volkswagen hires BP oil spill lawyers to defend emissions cases,” London, UK, September 23, 2015
- Chicago Tribune, “Chicagoan sues Volkswagen over rigged diesel emissions tests,” September 23, 2015
- ABC News, “NY man sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal: ‘Every reason that I bought the car was based on a lie’,” September 22, 2015
- ABC – 7 Eyewitness News, Chicago affiliate, “Lawsuits Filed in Wake of Volkswagen Emissions Scandal,” September 22, 2015
- Bloomberg Business, “Volkswagen Owners Want Payback,” September 21, 2015
- Loop North News, “Eastland owners and crew ‘not guilty’ in capsizing that killed 844,” June 22, 2015
- Crain’s Chicago Business, “Bob Clifford’s going to an 800th birthday party” June 15, 2015
- Chicago Tribune, “Lawsuit filed by children of woman killed in CTA bus crash,” June 8, 2015
- The Wall Street Journal, “Liability for Germanwings Crash May Still Rest with Airline, Insurer,” March 29, 2015
- Bloomberg Business, “Germanwings Crash Cause Means Recoveries ‘Uncapped’,” March 27, 2015
- Chicago Tribune, “Yellow Cab bankruptcy means couple may not see ‘a dime’ of $26M verdict,” March 19, 2015
- The Pantagraph, “Yellow Cab files for bankruptcy after $26 million verdict,” March 18, 2015
- Northwest Herald, “Yellow Cab files for bankruptcy after verdict,” March 18, 2015
- CBS-2 Chicago, “Yellow Cab Files for Bankruptcy After Getting Hit With $26 Million Verdict,” March 18, 2015
- NBC-5 Chicago, “Yellow Cab Files for Bankruptcy After $26 Million Verdict,” March 18, 2015
- WAND-TV, Channel 17, Decatur, “Yellow Cab files for bankruptcy after $26 million verdict”
- Chicago Sun-Times, “Yellow Cab files for bankruptcy protection after $26 million verdict against it,” March 18, 2015
- Chicago Magazine, “The Power 100,” March 2015
- Law 360, “Titan of the Plaintiff’s Bar: Bob Clifford,” September 26, 2014
- Chicago Lawyer, “Spaces: A setting that puts client at ease,” September 2014
- The Washington Post, “Total liability in Flight 17 crash could climb to $1 billion,” July 19, 2014
- CBS-2 Chicago, “2 Investigators: Some Trucking Firms On Federal Watch List for Safety Violations,” May 8, 2014
- Wall Street Journal, “Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Probe Prompts Review of Investigation Procedures in Plane Crashes,” by Andy Pasztor, April 10, 2014
- The New York Times, “With Jet Still Missing, Legal moves for Payouts Start,” by Edward Wong and Kirk Semple, April 2, 2014
- The New York Times, “With Plane Still Missing, Legal Moves for Payouts Start,” April 1, 2014
- National Public Radio (NPR), Malaysian Airlines Disappearance, March 31, 2014.
- Chicago Tribune, reporter Jason Meisner, “Legal Action Over Flight 370 Raises Questions,” March 30, 2014
- Chicago Tribune, “Legal Action over Flight 370 raises questions,” March 29, 2014
- WGN radio, “Missing Malaysian Airliner: Bob Clifford talks Boeing Lawsuit,” March 28, 2014
- KKSF Radio, San Francisco, California, The Gil Gross Show, Malaysia Airlines 370, March 26, 2014
- KFWB Radio, Los Angeles, California, CBS affiliate, Malaysia Airlines 370, March 11, 2014
- WBBM-AM radio, Chicago, IL, John Cody, reporter, Malaysia Airlines 370, March 11-12, 2014
- The Wall Street Journal, Andy Pasztor, “Missing Malaysia Jet Adds Fuel to ‘Live Black Box’ Debate,” March 9, 2014
- Chicago Magazine, “100 Most Powerful Chicagoans, 2014,” March 2014
- Daily Herald, “Advocate Medical Group sued over stolen patient records,” September 6, 2013
- WLS Radio, “Patients file suit over theft of Advocate Medical Group computers, “ September 6, 2013
- Southtown Star, “Patients sue Advocate Group over data theft,” September 6, 2013
- San Francisco Chronicle, reporter Demian Bulwa, Asiana Air Crash, “SF Plane Crash: Airspeed Alert Focus of Contention,” July 9, 2013
- The New York Times, reporter Matthew L. Wald, Asiana Air Crash, “Inquiry Suggests Chance that Mechanical Failure Had Role in Crash,” July 9, 2013
- Health Care Reform, David Asman‟s Nightly Scoreboard, Business Fox Network, September 22, 2009
- Dylan Ratigan Show, MSNBC, Medical Malpractice Debate with Dr. Nancy Snyderman, September 18, 2009
- NBC Nightly News, Hazardous Toy Recall, September 15, 2007
- WTTW, Chicago Tonight, Panel Discussion on Emerald Casino Minority Shareholders, December 21, 2005
- Tort Reform, ABC-TV, 10 p.m. News, December 12, 2004
- “Reckless Taxi Cab Drivers,” Pam Zekman Investigative Reports, WBBM-TV, 10 p.m. News, February 15, 2003
- WBBM-TV News, Special Investigative Report with Pam Zekman, “Negligent Doctors” May 28, 2002
- Exclusive Interview WLS-TV, 10 p.m. News, on Running Red Lights, February 5, 2002
- 9/11 Victims‟ Compensation Fund, WBBM-TV, 10 p.m. News, December 21, 2001
- Fox News, 9 o’clock, interview on Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund, December 20, 2001
- CNN “Moneyline,” Panel on September 11 Victim’s Compensation Fund, December 20, 2001
- Exclusive Interview with Anchor Steve Sanders, Tobacco Litigation, WGN-TV, November 27, 2001
- Exclusive Interview with Mary Ann Achers, National Public Radio on Alaska Air Crash, Flight 261, aired May 29, 2001
- Exclusive interview with Dan Arya, CLTV on radioactivity and use of autopsy reports at trial, May 1, 2001
- Exclusive Interview with Dave Savini, Channel 5 investigative reporter, on lasik surgery, aired February 21, 2001
- Exclusive Interview with Steve Sanders, anchor at WGN-TV Superstation, on use of “black box” recording devices in vehicles, February 13, 2001, Chicago
- KIRO-AM/FM, hour call-in show on the Northwest‟s top-rated morning show on Alaska Airlines crash and aviation safety, Seattle, Washington, April 18, 2000
- Point/Counterpoint Interview on Jurors and Trial Tactics, New York, New York, Court TV, 2000
- Exclusive Interview with Pam Zekman, investigative reporter, on consumer fraud of multiple sclerosis patients by clinic, Chicago, 2000
- Court TV, Barton Face-Off, March 8, 1999
- CBS Sunday Morning, “Rachel‟s Story,” Martha Teichner, reporter, March 14, 1999
- The Rachel Barton Trial, WLS-TV, March 2, 1999
- WLS-AM Radio, Rachel Barton Case, March 2, 1999
- News 2 Morning Show, The Rachel Barton Trial, WBBM-TV Jay Levine and Mary Ann Childers, March 2, 1999
- Chicago Tonight, The Barton Verdict and Tort Reform, John Callaway, WTTW-TV, March 1, 1999
- Contingency Fees, Mara Tapp Show, WBEZ Radio, Chicago, Illinois, April 2, 1997
- America’s Talking Cable Network, “PORK,” Airplane Liability, April 1, 1996
- O.J. Simpson and the Civil Trial, Al Lerner and Ed Curran, WLS Radio 890 FM, Chicago, Illinois October, 1995
- “O.J. and Civil Suits,” WBEZ-FM Radio, Chicago, October 4, 1995
- Tort Reform Debate, WLS Radio 890 FM, Chicago, Illinois, December, 1994
- Debate on Tort Reform, Aaron Freeman Show, Channel 50, Chicago, Illinois, November, 1994
- Liability for Ice and Debris Falling From Skyscrapers, Mara Tapp Show, WBEZ Radio, Chicago, Illinois, February, 1994
- Guest Speaker, WBEZ Radio, Chicago, Illinois, “The ABA Symposium on the Future of the Civil Jury System” August, 1992
- “Chicago Tonight,” John Callaway talk show, “Impact of Tort Reform,” WTTW Chicago, PBS affiliate, 1989
- “Chicago Tonight,” John Callaway talk show, 911,” WTTW Chicago, PBS affiliate, 1992
- “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Medical Malpractice, 1984
FACULTY: Law Schools, Universities and Colleges
- (Adjunct Professor) DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
- IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago
- John Marshall Law School, Chicago
- Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law
- University of Chicago College of Law
- University of Wisconsin School of Engineering, Madison, Wisconsin
- William Rainey Harper College
- Faculty Chairman, Federal Trial Bar Advocacy Program, Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association, 1983
- National Institute for Federal Trial Advocacy, a division of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Trial Bar Skills for Practicing Attorneys, 1983
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Regional Trial Advocacy Program, 1982
- Court Practice Institute, Chicago Trial Advocacy, 1980
- IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Products Liability Course, 1979
Publications
- Clifford’s Notes from Chicago Lawyer Magazine:
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- “Regulating AI For the Law,” December 2023
- “Don’t Phone it in – Doctors who provide telehealth under strict scrutiny,” September 2023
- “Be Prepared, Be Ready – Illinois high court riles fitness facilities have duty to use AED during cardiac event,” May 2023
- “Time for a Refresh – Proper ethics are paramount during Trial Work,” February 2023
- “Ad Blitz – Supplements’ claims not backed by the FDA,” December 2022
- “Where’s the Line? SCOTUS clears up any gray area in cases against global companies,” September 2022
- “Weathering Biases,” February 2022
- “Valuing ‘worth’ of a life,” December 2021
- “Proportional Response,” August 2021
- “Follow the Money,” April 2021
- “Fiction vs. Reality,” February 2021
- “Courts Must Go Forward,” October 2020
- “Bill Would Protect Riders,” July 2020
- “TAWS May Have Helped Prevent Tragic Helicopter Crash,” April 2020
- “New Decade, New Issues,” February 2020
- “Let’s Buckle Up,” December 2019
- “On the Mend,” October 2019
- “Suntan Motion,” August 2019
- “Trial Basis,” June 2019
- “Rideshare Responsibility,” April 2019
- “Finding a Balance,” February 2019
- “School Solutions,” December 2018
- “Is ‘Sole’ Sole?,” October 2018
- “Talc Talk,” August 1, 2018
- “Flight Risks,” June 1, 2018
- “Changing the Story,” April 1, 2018
- “Watergate a Watershed,” January 1, 2018
- “Complications of Grief,” October 31, 2017
- “The $750 Pill,” August 1, 2017
- “The Case Against Hugs,” June 1, 2017
- “Word from Washington,” May 1, 2017
- “The Evidence for Evidence: Why every law school should offer courses in Evidence,” April 1, 2017
- “TV’s ‘Bull’ is Just That,” February 1, 2017
- “The True Cost of Medical Errors: Should the CDC List Mistakes as America’s Third Top Killer?” October 2016
- “Want a Good Physician? You Need a Good Communicator, Someone You Can Trust,” December 2014/January 2015
- “Getting Tough with the Hackers: Increasingly, Courts are letting Plaintiffs Pursue Data Breaches,” November 2014
- “A Delicate Question that Mixes Law, Medicine: How to help a Client find a Doctor,” October 2014
- “Early Steps, Vital Steps: Truck Accidents Require Quick Action to Preserve Evidence,” August 2014
- “Arbitration Mandate Fails PR Test: General Mills Backtracks after Trying to Limit Legal Options,” July 2014
- “This Case Deserves a Second Opinion: Jailed Mother Sues After Giving Birth to a Boy with Scoliosis,” June 2014
- “Taxi Alternatives Need to Take Responsibility: When Something Goes Wrong, They Don’t Want to Pay,” May 13, 2014
- “Time to Take Data Breaches to Court,” April 2014
- “Time for More Accountability in the Health-care Profession,” March 2014
- “If Communication is Rockin’, the ARDC Won’t Come a Knockin’,” February 2014
- “Laws Evolve on Phones and Driving,” December 2013/January 2014
- “Streamlining in Contested Patents,” November 2013
- “Drivers and Cyclists Must Mix,” October 2013
- “No Immunity for Negligence,” September 2013
- “Let Jurors Hear This Case,” August 2013
- “A Trip Down Memory Lane,” July 2013
- “Dangerous Precedent,” June 2013
- “How to Properly Play SOJ,” May 2013
- “Texas Messes with Plaintiff Lawyers,” April 2013
- “Separating the Good from the Bad,” March 2013
- “Lawyers, Ethics and Testimony,” February 2013
- “Letter to a New Lawyer – My Daughter,” December 2012/January 2013
- “New Food Law Sits on the Shelf,” November 2012
- “Granite State, Granite Heart,” October 2012
- “Civics 101: Time to Head Back to School,” September 2012
- “When an Offer is not an Offer,” August 2012
- “Offering the Personal Touch,” July 2012
- “Sorting Out Legal Issues after Florida Shooting,” June 2012
- “Digital Records Open a Major Debate,” May 2012
- “Tax Time Also Brings Revised Rules,” April 2012
- “Cameras in the Courtroom,” March 2012
- “Navigating the Waters of Mediation,” February 2012
- “Creating a Disaster Plan,” December 2011
- “The Thing Speaks for Itself,” November 2011
- “Class Actions’ Brave New World,” October 2011
- “Getting Through the Legislative Red Tape,” September 2011
- “Cutting Through the Red Tape,” August 2011
- “Let’s Tell the Full Story,” July 2011
- “Choosing Jurors in this New World,” June 2011
- “A Constitutional Right to a Trial by Jury,” May 2011
- “The Twombly and Iqbal Standards,” April 2011
- “Improve Judicial Selection,” March 2011
- “Become Familiar with the Changes,” February 2011
- “What’s Best for you as a Patient,” December 2010
- “Warning All Groups of People,” November 2010
- “Lessons from the Gulf Disaster,” October 2010
- “How Secure is Airport Security?” September 2010
- “A Time and Place for Mediation?” August 2010
- “Duty of Trade Associations,” July 2010
- ”Bats’ Safety Under Fire,” June 2010
- “Innovation in Jury Trials,” May 2010
- “Working Up a Med-Mal Case,” April 2010
- “Letting the Light Shine In,” March 2010
- “When Law Meets the Internet,” February 2010
- “A Strong Legal System,” January 30, 2010
- “The Role of Cameras,” January 2010
- “Wrongful Birth Cases,” November/December 2009
- “A Cheerleader’s Safety,” October 2009
- “Patients’ Rights and Reform,” September 2009
- “Clifford’s Notes: The Next 25 Years,” August/September 2009
- “Search for Airline Safety,” July 2009
- “Twittering in the Jury Box,” June 2009
- “Reimbursement Issues,” May 2009
- “A More Even Playing Field,” April 2009
- “Soliciting Crash Victims,” March 2009
- “Lincoln the Lawyer,” February 2009
- “To Shovel or Not to Shovel,” January 2009
- “Safety in The Air,” December 2008
- “Don’t Jump on The Bandwagon,” November 2008
- “Is Expert Testimony Needed?” October 2008
- “Qualified to Testify,” September 2008
- “Using Video Properly,” August 2008
- “Judgment Day,” July 2008
- “Too Close for Comfort,” June 2008
- “The Dilemmas of Confidentiality,” May 2008
- “Zealous Advocacy and Civility,” April 2008
- “Zoo Liability,” March 2008
- “The Candidates and Tort Reform,” February 2008
- “Lawyer Advertising Should be Accurate,” January 2008
- “Confidentiality Agreements Undermine Justice,” December 2007
- “Does Negligence Toward a Husband Transfer to Wife,” November 2007
- “Law Community Benefits from ABA Accreditation Process,” October 2007
- “Parents Can be Liable for Their Kids Drinking,” September 2007
- “When a Civil Matter Follows a Criminal Case,” August 2007
- “Not all Airline Cases Arise Under Federal Law,” July 2007
- “Courts Try to Define the Value of Losing a Pet,” June 2007
- “Establishing Privilege for Medical Documents,” May 2007
- “Trial Lawyers Change Name to Emphasize Justice,” April 2007
- “Drug Ads and the Learned Intermediary Doctrine,” March 2007
- “Willful, Wanton Conduct and Governmental Immunity,” February 2007
- “Introducing Medical Records Without the Physician,” January 2007
- “Using FOIA to Investigate the TWA 800 Crash,” December 2006
- “When is a Medical Expert Qualified to Testify?” November 2006
- “Negligent Credentialing as a Cause of Action,” October 2006
- “The Cangelosi Ruling and Attorney-Client Privilege,” September 2006
- “When Outside Information Taints Jurors and Verdicts,” August 2006
- “Governmental Immunity: Protecting the Protectors,” July 2006
- “Take Me Out to the Ballgame, But Bring a Mitt,” June 2006
- “Employees Can be Liable for Violating Patient Confidentiality,” May 2006
- “Courts Should Protect Insureds Against the Fine Print,” April 2006
- “Battle Brews Over New FDA Rule Preempting State Law,” March 2006
- “Construction Case Shows Line Between Tort and Contract,” February 2006
- “Fight Beyond the Grave Saves Estate $1.48 Million,” January 2006
- “Court Examines Collateral Source Rules on Medical Bills,” December 2005
- “Cell Phones May Increase Liability Risk,” November 2005
- “The Time Has Come for Mandatory CLE,” October 2005
- “Proposed Rules Suggest Changes to Electronic Discovery,” September 2005
- “Torts Provide Best Relief for Nursing Home Residents,” August 2005
- “Patient’s Plea to Stop Caps Legislation Fell on Deaf Ears,” July 2005
- “Servicemen’s Cases Can, at Times, March Forward,” June 2005
- “ABA Guidelines Give Roadmap to Juries for 21st Century,” May 2005
- “Courts Struggle With Good Samaritans in Hospitals,” April 2005
- “Law Leaves Jilted Lovers Out in Cold,” March 2005
- “Rights Expanding for Plaintiffs with In Utero Injuries,” February 2005
- “Only the Facts Will Get to Bottom of Medical Reform,” January 2005
- “2004 Served Up Plenty of Juicy Celebrity Litigation,” December 2004
- “Court’s Split on Federal Preemption After FDA Approval,” November 2004
- “Courts Examining Limited Doctor/Patient Relationship,” October 2004
- “Patients Deserve Informed Consent in Medical Research,” September 2004
- “Jury Duty,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, August 23, 2004
- “High Court Decision Keeps Patients From Suing HMOs,” August 2004
- “Ruling Gives Guidance on Licensing of Expert Witness,” July 2004
- “Confidentiality May Cost Plaintiffs Plenty in Taxes,” June 2004
- “Changes to Med-Mal Rules Must Keep Fairness at Center,” May 2004
- “Tort Debate Must Broaden to Address Health Safety,” April 2004
- “Major Med-Mal Ruling has Impact on Cases, Ethics,” March 2004
- “High Court to Review Patients’ Rights to Sue,” February 2004
- “New Ruling in Ozik Shows Court’s Knowledge of Law,” January 2004
- “Patients Lose Out with Arbitration Clause,” December 2003
- “Case Will Clarify Immunity for State-Employed Doctors,” November 2003
- “Ruling on Liability Promotes Good-Faith Settlements,” September 2003
- “Jurors’ Questions Pose Tricky Balance,” August 2003
- “Court Addresses Electronic Discovery,” July 2003
- “Insurance Decision May Help Plaintiffs,” June 2003
- “Back-up Asbestos Suit as Best as you Can,” May 2003
- “Use Checklists Before Settling,” February 2003
- “Untangling Knots in State Discovery Rule,” January 2003
- “Pitting Scalpel Against Scalpel,” December 2002
- “Accountant’s Liability,” October 2002
- “Risk Allocation in Tort Cases,” September 2002
- “Holding Hospitals Responsible for Doctors’ Negligence,” August 2002
- “Rule 213: Disclose, Disclose, Disclose,” July 2002
- “Forum Fights,” June 2002
- “Judges Should Let Juries Hear Reliable Expert Witnesses,” May 2002
- “Pretense is Gone in Sealing Court Records,” April 2002
- “The Rules for Victims’ Comp.” February 2002
- “Does High Court Decision Hurt Petrillo Doctrine?” January 2002
- “Lots of Factors in Landowners Liability for Criminal Attacks,” December 2001
- “Airline Relief Legislation Needs Scrutiny,” November 2001
- “Fifth District Jumps into Trampoline Debate,” October 2001
- “Do Lie Detectors Lie or Provide the Truth?” September 2001
- “Who Owns Your DNA,” August 2001
- “Some Lawyers Selling Out Rights in Product Liability Cases,” July 2001
- “Criminal Contempt Use May Prod Discovery,” June 2001
- “Experts’ Capsule Summaries May be Hard Pills to Swallow,” May 2001
- “Will Miss Manners be an Expert Witness?” April 2001
- “Rule 213 Changes Leading to Double Vision,” March 2001
- “Online Medical Advice Raises Legal Concerns,” February 2001
- “Use Rule 310 to Speed Appeals,” January 2001
- “Yes, Virginia, California Can be Reasonable,” December 2000
- “Proximate Cause,” November 2000
- “Defining Bad Faith,” October 2000
- “Courts Asking Whether Dangers are Excessive or Acceptable,” September 2000
- “Educating Drug Companies About Learned Intermediaries,” August 2000
- “Amusement Parks Take Consumers for a Ride,” July 2000
- “Court Lowers Gate on State Tort Laws Regarding Rail Crossings,” June 2000
- “Informed Consent Moves Beyond Risk to Participation,” May 2000
- “Consider Justice in Interpreting Rule 213,” April 2000
- “Ten Tips for Successful P.I. Settlements,” March 2000
- “The Conflict Between ‘Disability’ and ‘Loss of Normal Life’.” February 2000
- “Case Raises Questions about Sanctions in ‘Frivolous’ Suits,” January 2000
- “Clinton Should Make Recess Appointment to Federal Bench,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, December 27, 1999
- “Allow Punitives in Wrongful Death Cases,” December 1999
- “Right to Sue Prescribes the Necessary Treatment for HMOs,” November 1999
- “Tort Deform Strips Constitutional Rights,” October 1999
- “Drawbacks to using Web to Settle PI Claims,” September 1999
- “Some Doctors Stacking the Thermometers,” August 1999
- “High-Low Deals Offer High Sophistication,” July 1999
- “Sneak Attacks Uncalled For,” June 1999
- “Court Parks Tire Rule Ruling in Daubert’s Garage,” May 1999
- “Are a Psychotherapist’s Notes Confidential?” April 1999
- “Courts Eye Spoliation of Evidence Claims,” February 1999
- “Judges and Juries Should Target Gun Policies,” February 1999
- “This is not the Right Time for a Time Clock,” January 1999
- “Insurance Issue Grows in Intentional Torts,” December 1998
- “Why Should Venue Changes to the Next County be Allowed?” November 1998
- “Why Double the Deposition Work?” October 1998
- “Who Owns Notes and Reports?” August 1998
- “Builders Be Upright and Fix SUV Rollovers,” July 1998
- “Restatement Reflects Biases,” May 1998
- “Tampering with the Evidence Rule,” April 1998
- “Juries Use Awards to Make Bold Statements,” March 1998
- “High Court Right Tort Reform Decision,” February 1998
- “The Duty to Warn,” January 1998
- “Family Members Deserve More,” December 1997
- “Doctors Should Have a Duty to Admit Errors,” November 1997
- “Cellular Phones May Drive Drivers to Dangerous Distraction,” October 1997
- “The Value of an Individual,” September 1997
- “Questions Raised About Daubert,” August 1997
- “Victory Adds up to Loss in High Court Case,” July 1997
- “Zipped up Documents Zapping the Public,” June 1997
- “Lights, Cameras…Action?” May 1997
- “Getting Weight Loss Centers to Fork Over,” April 1997
- “Red Rover, Dead Rover, I Send this Suit Over,” February 1997
- “Sorting out the Confusion in Cramer,” January 1997
- Tort Fight at the Accountability Corral,” December 1996
- “Where Should Plane Crash Cases Land,” November 1996
- “Care Needed In Managed Care Revolution,” October 1996
- “Clearing the Haze Around College Hazing,” September 1996
- “Covenants Ignore the Duty to Public Interest,” August 1996
- “State Bombs Out in Fireworks Laws,” July 1996
- “Certify Candidates, But Keep the Ballot Box,” June 1996
- “Getting Teed Off Over Golf Balls,” May 1996
- “Accountants Facing More Tort Actions in Malpractice Cases,” April 1996
- “Families Target Therapists in Memory Cases,” March 1996
- “Fevered Debate Over Inconsistent Coverage,” February 1996
- “Health Effects of Cellular Phones on Hold,” January 1996
- “Two States Give Battered Women Tort Option,” December 1995
- “Charting the Court of Nurse’s Liability,” November 1995
- “Expansion of Good Samaritan Act Not an Act of Kindness,” September 1995
- “ABA Needs More than PR to Polish Tarnished Legal Image,” August 1995
- “When Does Death Occur?” July 1995
- “Hot Pursuit Car Chases Lead to Pursuit of Chase Standards,” June 1995
- “Short-Sighted Legislators Wearing I-Glasses,” May 1995
- “Gramm Bill Aids Industry for the Health of It,” April 1995
- “Court, IRS Disagree on Whether Punitive Damages Taxable,” March 1995
- “Forecast: Storm Warning for Meteorologists,” February 1995
- “With Product Liability, What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” January 1995
- “Toy Industry Needs to Stop Playing Around with Child Safety,” December 1994
- “New Liability Infects Hospitals that Catch Marketing Fever,” November 1994
- “Government is Best that Plays Sports Least,” October 1994
- “Skill at Taking Depositions Brings Victory in the Courtroom,” September 1994
- “Like Travel, Travel Litigation is Broadening,” August 1994
- “Tort Surgery will Fail to Excise Health Costs,” July 1994
- “Aviation Industry Putting its Head in Clouds,” June 1994
- “All Lawyers Face Urgent Need for Restoration of Mentoring,” May 1994
- “P.I. Lawyer Calls Foul Ball on Baseball Act,” April 1994
Other Periodical Publications
- “Access to justice must happen now by getting trials up and running,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 15, 2021
- “Selection Protection: Jury Research in High-Profile Cases,” Best Lawyers Business Edition, Summer 2020 (with Bradley M. Cosgrove)
- “Open Forum – Air travelers demand changes in how planes are certified,” San Francisco Chronicle, March 25, 2019
- “Dark Matters,” Best Lawyers, December 13, 2019
- “Man Injured on International Flight to Chicago to Visit Family; Alleged Misconduct of Airline Employees,” The National Law Review, December 12, 2019
- “How to Pick and Talk to a Jury: Plaintiff Perspective,” American Bar Association, April 2, 2019
- “How to stop more Vegas-style shootings,” Bakersfield.com, November 7, 2017
- “Op-ed: How to prevent a Vegas-style shooting,” Deseret News, November 1, 2017
- “Letter to editor: Congress taking aim at right to trial by jury,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 27, 2017
- “The Law of ‘Dibs’,” American Bar Association Litigation Journal, Fall 2015 “Video Depositions: Essentials, Resources,” American Bar Association Law Practice and Management, e-newsletter, March 2015
- “Who bankrolls the Illinois Supreme Court,” Chicago Tribune, December 10, 2014
- “How to Pick and Talk to a Jury, Plaintiff Perspective,” GPSOLO, Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, American Bar Association, September/October 2014
- “Action Needed to Protect Flights from War Zones,” San Francisco Chronicle, July 21, 2014
- “How Two Essential Tools Would Prevent Repeat of Malaysian Mystery,” San Francisco Chronicle, March 20, 2014
- “Many more crashes until the FAA acts?” San Francisco Chronicle, July 12, 2013
- “Selecting a Jury of Cynics, Believers and Others,” Litigation Magazine, American Bar Association, Winter 2009
- “What Lincoln Means to Me,” The Record, Chicago Bar Association, February/March 2009
- “Justice in the US Tort System – Fact or Fiction?” International Society of Barristers, July 2008
- “Medical Liability and the Illinois Civil Justice System: A Review of Options,” Loyola University Chicago School of Law, May 7, 2008
- “The Use of Video at Trial: A Potentially Powerful Tool,” President’s Challenge, Trial Journal, Illinois Trial Lawyers, Summer 2007
- “Avoidable Negligence,” Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, May 3, 2006
- “Popular Media Paints Unrealistic Portrait of Lawyers (and what we can do about it),” Viewpoint, Chicago Bar Association Record, January 2005
- “County Fire Tragedy Could Have Been Avoided,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, October 25, 2004
- “Mediating Malpractice,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, September 27, 2004
- “Deselecting the Jury in a Civil Case,” Litigation Magazine, American Bar Association, Volume 30, No. 2, Winter 2004
- “Insurance Regulation is the Better Solution,” Letter to the Editor, The Daily Herald, April 25, 2004
- “Look at Insurance Industry,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2004
- “Malpractice Facts,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, January 17, 2004
- “Doctors Affix Blame to the Wrong Party,” Letter to the Editor, Daily Herald, June 27, 2003
- “Don’t Hurt the Injured by Capping Damage Awards” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, February 25, 2003
- “Wrong Remedy, Doc,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, November 26, 2002
- “Now More than Ever,” Opening Statement, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Spring 2002
- “Task Force Examines Legal Issues Relating to Terrorism,” ABA Partner, Winter 2002
- “Confronting our Critics,” Opening Statement, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Winter 2002
- “Harsh Judgment,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, December 7, 2001
- “The Impact of Popular Culture on the Perception of Lawyers,” Opening Statement, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Fall 2001
- “Are Lawyers Capable of Behaving Nobly?” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, October 14, 2001
- “Raising the Bar,” Opening Statement, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Summer 2001
- “Living by the Decision of the Supreme Court,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, June 8, 2001
- “Pro Bono Becomes a No-No When Salaries Go $Oh-So!” Law.com Illinois, January 19, 2001
- “Opening and Closing Argument in Barton v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp. and Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Co.” Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Winter 2000
- “Praising Cook County’s Judges,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2000
- “Media Effort on Tires Will Save Lives,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, August 14, 2000
- “Making Amusement Rides Safer,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, July 19, 2000
- “Personal Injuries,” Book Review, Chicago Bar Record, April 2002
- “Runaway Juries? The Facts Say No,” The National Law Journal, February 21, 2000
- “Mammograms’ Reliability Under Question: Should This Be a Cause for Alarm? Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, January 2000
- “Judiciary’s Place in Democracy,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, January, 15, 2000
- “Justice Can Cure Ills,” Chicago Sun Times, Letter to the Editor, October 7, 1999
- “Jury Selection in a Civil Case: A Plaintiff’s Perspective,” CBA Brief, October1999
- “Risk of Rollovers in SUVs,” Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, July 3, 1999
- “Issues to Examine in Cases Against Common Carriers,” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, June 1999
- “Road Warriors, The Best Alternative,” Woman Attorney Magazine, April – May 1999
- “Just Crossing Street a Hazard to our Health,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, April 29, 1999
- “Railroads Indifferent Despite Verdict,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, March 5, 1999
- “Barton Gave Jury Fair Verdict Based on Fact,” Chicago Sun-Times, Letter to the Editor, March 5, 1999
- “Turnabout, Fair Play and, Dishonest Judicial Ratings,” Letters to the Editor, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 26, 1998
- “Electorate Should Ignore Judicial Ratings by Business Group,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 13, 1998
- “Are Physician Expert Witnesses Practicing Medicine? A Plaintiff’s Perspective, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, September 1998
- “AMA Proposal to Require Experts to be Licensed in the State,” Medical Malpractice Law & Practice, Leader Publications, New York, September, 1998
- “AMA Proposal Would Protect Bad Doctors,” September 1998
- “‘Cash Now’ Needs Regulating Fast,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, May 16, 1998
- “Power of the People: The Jury in Flight 4184″ Chicago Lawyer, Special Section, Illinois Leading Attorneys, May 1998
- “Restatement 3rd of Torts: Reasonable Alternative Design, A Plaintiff’s Perspective,” Product Liability Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, May 1998
- “Stream of Payments Shields Some Injury Victims from Unwise Decisions, Maximizes Compensation,” Law Day Issue, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April, 25, 1998
- “Column on Tort Reform Elicits Strong Responses,” Letter to the Editor, Illinois Legal Times, March 1998
- “Bill of Rights for Patient’s Step Toward Improving Health Care,” USA Today, Letter to the Editor, February 22, 1998
- “Overhauled Federal Rule of Evidence 407 Poses Problems for Plaintiff,” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publication, New York, February 1998
- “When a Plane Goes Down,” The Washington Post, December 9, 1997
- “Physician Liability in a Managed Care Environment,” The Journal of Medical Practice Management, November/December 1997
- “Governments Must Act Safely,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, November 3, 1997
- “Litigating the Power Tool Case,” Trial Magazine, November 1997
- “Lawyers With Civility Born, Not Legislated,” Chicago Sun-Times, October 15, 1997
- “Good Samaritans Needn’t Fear Helping,” Chicago Sun-Times, September 12, 1997
- “Heart of Justice Beats Anew,” Commentary, Chicago Sun-Times, February 9, 1997
- “Full Justice Means Assigning Blame,” Voice of the People, The Chicago Tribune, December 9, 1996
- “Battling for Big Bucks,” Litigation Magazine, American Bar Association, Journal of the Section of Litigation, Fall 1996
- “ValuJet Crash Shows Flawed System,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, June 11, 1996
- “An Electric Complex: Wire Service or Powered Product?” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, April 1996
- “Judging the Way We Chose Judges,” Commentary, Chicago Sun-Times, April 13, 1996
- “Beware Real Costs of Managed Care,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, February 20, 1996
- “Dollar Signs at Railroad Crossing,” Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, December 1, 1995
- “O.J. Faces Different Set of Rules in Civil Cases,” The Forum, Chicago Sun-Times, October 7, 1995
- “When Lightning Struck,” Chicago Bar Association Journal, July 1995
- “To Be a Trial Lawyer,” F. Lee Bailey Book Review, Trial Magazine, June 1995
- “Whatever Happened to Debate, Compromise?” Lawyer’s Forum, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 22, 1995
- “Workplace Violence Generates Two Kinds of Torts,” The National Law Journal, April, 17, 1995
- “Victims Lose in Capping Damages,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, March 26, 1995
- “Mock Trials Offer Virtual Reality,” The National Law Journal, February 27, 1995
- “Capping Damages Hurts Victims‟ Rights,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, December 27, 1994
- “The Malpractice Damages Debate,” Letters to the Editor, Wall Street Journal, November 11, 1994
- “Negligent Tort Reform,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 3, 1994
- “Marketing Tools May Increase Hospitals’ Liability Exposure,” Medical Malpractice Law & Practice, Leader Publications, New York, September 1994, Reprinted in the Illinois State Bar Journal Newsletter, October 1994
- “Litany of Litigation Survey of Lawyers Can’t Be Called Objective,” Chicago Sun-Times, Commentary, October 8, 1994
- “Justice System Correct Its Outrage,” Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, September 29, 1994
- “It’s ‘Duck’ Season: Public’s Safety Under the Gun,” National Law Journal, Podium, August 22, 1994
- “Malpractice Suits Do Not Inflate Health Costs,” National Law Journal, May 16, 1994
- “The False Issue of Malpractice Costs,” The Wall Street Journal, May 10, 1994
- “Proposal on Physician-Patient Privilege Would Send Public Policy up in Smoke,” Law Day Issue, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 23, 1994
- “Must Hold Purveyors of Guns Liable,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, March 7, 1994
- “Petrillo’s Scope Questioned in Two Cases Before High Court” Chicago Lawyer, January, 1994
- “Is It Ethical for Experts to Work Both Sides?” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, New York Law Publishing Company, July 1993
- “Collagen Ruling Illogical, Unsupported,” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, New York Law Publishing Company, July 1993
- “The Art of Cross-Examining an Expert,” Chicago Lawyer, September 1993
- “Criticism of Malpractice Suits Is Undeserved,” The National Law Journal, August 2, 1993
- “Can Experts be IME’s for Both Sides? Should They?” Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy Newsletter, Leader Publications, New York Law Publishing Company, July 1993
- “Court Tackles Making Sense of Rule 220,” and “Practice Tips,” Chicago Lawyer, May, 1993
- “Getting Picky Picking Jurors,” Chicago Lawyer, 1993
- “P.I. Lawyer Calls Foul Ball on Baseball Act,” Chicago Lawyer, May 1993
- “Certification Masks Competency, Could be Guise for Higher Fees,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 24, 1993
- “Positive Benefit in Punitive Damages,” Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, April 24, 1993
- “Wrongful Adoption Gains Acceptance,” National Law Journal, September 28, 1992, reprinted in Illinois State Bar Journal Tort Trends publication, December 1992
- “Tort Reform is Based on False Assumptions,” National Law Journal, October 19, 1992
- “Beefy ‘Meat and Potatoes’ Trial Book Should Allow for Spice,” Chicago Lawyer, September, 1992
- “Little Sympathy for Defense,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 14,1992
- “Great Flood Sinks Premise of Tort Reform,” Crain’s Chicago Business, June 29, 1992
- “Win the Write Way With Mirza,” Chicago Lawyer, June 1992
- “Legal Reformers Haven’t Made Case,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, April 12, 1992
- “War Stories and Maxims Target Book to Young Trial Lawyers,” Chicago Lawyer, April, 1992
- “Insurance Companies Lied,” Merrill’s Illinois Legal Times, May 1988
- “Does Rule 11 Give Judges Too Much Discretion?” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 3, 1987
- “The Current Status of the Medical Malpractice Statute,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 7, 1986
- Book Review, “Preparing Products Liability Cases by Terrence F. Kiely,” Journal of the American Bar Association, May 1986
- “Tort Reform, Details of Legislation Approved as Response to Insurance Crisis,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 6, 1986
- “Tort Reform, New Law Adopts Strict Federal Rule on Attorney Sanctions,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 10, 1986
- “The 1985 Illinois Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 12-15, 1985
- “Study of Jury Verdicts Yields Interesting Overview,” Legal Times, Vol. V, No. 25, 1982
- “Organizing a Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Office,” Litigation, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation Journal, Vol. 5, No. 4, Summer, 1979.
Contributing Author To The Following Book Publications
- “Aviation Law,” Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, 5th Edition, Thomson Reuters, 2022
- “Aviation Law,” Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Court, 4th Edition, Thomson Reuters, 2016
- “Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination and Life From Great Chicago Trial Lawyers,” Law Bulletin Publishing, March 2008
- Illinois Personal Injury Forms, Westlaw, 1996
- “Damages as an Element of Proof,” Medical And Hospital Negligence, Callaghan & Company Publisher, 1988
- “Demonstrative Evidence,” Master Advocates Handbook, National Institute for Trial Advocacy Publisher, 1986
- “Comparative Negligence and the Jury,” The Law of Comparative Negligence, Matthew-Bender Publisher, 1984
- “Hospital Malpractice and the Independent Contractor Defense: Hospitals Do Practice Medicine,” Personal Injury Manual, Matthew-Bender Publisher, 1981
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