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Clifford Law Offices sponsored the 2024 Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP) Annual Awards Dinner, which took place on October 10th at the Brookfield Zoo. The event celebrated those who have advocated for or utilized the program over the past year. Appellate Court Justice Jesse Reyes (1st Dist.) was the honored guest and keynote speaker for the event themed “Step Into a New Adventure: Pave Your Path to Wellness.” LAP is a non-profit dedicated to helping Illinois…

Shannon McNulty, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined host Lisa Dent on WGN 720 AM Radio on September 25th to discuss the government filing a lawsuit against the country’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). A PBM is a third-party company that manages prescription drug benefits for clients like health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, and large employers. PBMs act as intermediaries between health insurance companies and pharmacies. The US Federal Trade Commission has…

John V. Kalantzis, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been appointed to the National Hellenic Museum’s Board of Trustees. Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, John Kalantzis is a first-generation Greek-American active in the community through his volunteer work for his church and other Greek-American organizations. Growing up working in his family’s restaurant, Kalantzis experienced firsthand the challenges and cultural bias his family faced as immigrants assimilating to life in the U.S. These experiences…

Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, authored an article for Chicago Lawyer Magazine titled “Weight Gain” which explores the growing safety concerns surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on roadside infrastructure, particularly guardrails. Significantly heavier than gas-powered vehicles, Bob shares the urgent need to address the potential dangers of EVs as their popularity increases. “Guardrails are essential for safety on the nation’s roads, but if not properly designed, constructed,…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined a roster of speakers at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) for “The Ultimate ADR Seminar: A Conversation with ADR Experts” on September 24. Brammeier spoke on “Managing the Mediation: How to Deal with the Hard Bargainer.” Two dozen speakers participated in various panels throughout the day, and discussed topics from “The Explosion of Mediation – Artificial Intelligence” to “Implicit Bias in ADR.” The program offered 5.5…

Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined an international panel of lawyers in London on September 4, 2024, to speak on product liability issues and claims, including the differences in defending them in the UK and US. “Running product liability, aviation and mass tort claims in the UK & US” Conference is sponsored by Outer Chambers in England. Durkin spoke on “Holding Boeing to Account – the 737 MAX Litigation.” Durkin, representing victims…

Clifford Law Offices filed a lawsuit on September 18, 2024, against Union Pacific Railroad Company, Metra Railroad, and the Village of Barrington in the death of a 17-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a train at a Barrington, Illinois railroad crossing without pedestrian gates. James Pullos, Kristofer Riddle, and Joseph Murphy, partners at Clifford Law Offices, filed the case on behalf of the family of Marin Lacson in the January 25, 2024, death…

Thomas ‘TJ’ Tomasik, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been selected to Law Bulletin Media’s 2024 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch list. This recognition honors young lawyers who are passionate about helping others, seeking justice, and demonstrating a willingness to work hard to achieve their goals. TJ will be featured alongside his peers in the 25th annual edition of the 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch publication. A highly selective honor, Law…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, late Thursday, September 12, 2024, obtained a $9.53 million verdict on behalf of a suburban mom stemming from the negligent care of a cardiologist, electrophysiologic, and an advanced practice nurse over a period of 16 months leading to her death. The defendant, Advocate Medical Group, made no offer to settle prior to the verdict during the pendency of the case. Deborah Giorno, 67, of Ingleside in Lake…