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Clifford Law Offices is sponsoring the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, 2020 Virtual Section Annual Conference Webinar Series May 5–8, 2020. The Section Annual Conference is THE premier event for litigators that brings together top litigation professionals from across the U.S. to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. This webinar series provides a unique opportunity to learn and interact with in-house counsel, outside counsel, academics,…

April 15 generally is the dreaded tax day to pay your federal and state income taxes for income earned in the previous year. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, tax day has been extended by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The Illinois Department of Revenue issued these guidelines that indicate “These extensions do not grant you an extension of time to pay any tax you owe.” Click here to view some insights on what to do about…

“Stop Trying to Be Productive“ That’s the headline a New York Times reporter used who wrote that “America’s always-on work culture” has resulted in people feeling that they must be productive every nano-second, even with the added stress of a pandemic around them. Taylor Lorenz, New York Times technology reporter covering internet culture, talked to a number of experts. One said that the shelter-at-home has more millennials feeling that “’our brains are particularly broken in terms of…

We are thinking of our clients and their families – past and current – during this COVID-19 time. Taking care of ourselves during this time is vital and we encourage you to take care of you and your families as much as possible. Erin Clifford, Partner at Clifford Law Offices, has a passion for health and wellness, and is an experienced wellness coach. She shares some of her expert advice on how to stay healthy…

Bob Clifford, founder and partner at Clifford Law Offices, wrote a letter for his daughter Erin after her graduation from DePaul University School of Law and upon being sworn in as a member of the Illinois bar. Click here to download a printable PDF version of Words of Wisdom for Law School Graduates. He included many words of wisdom to help guide her into the law profession. We want to share those words with you and…

“The Opioid Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” is the topic of the 2020 Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy at DePaul University College of Law. Academics from around the country will gather for the two-day program to discuss how the multi-district litigation process works with mass torts and solutions including public nuisance and criminal sanctions. The topic is particularly timely given the coronavirus that impacts world health issues and how…

Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Evans hosted the Women Everywhere (“WE”) Judicial Reception to recruit judges and attorney volunteers interested in hosting groups during the organization’s upcoming Education Day Project. WE President Sarah F. King, associate at Clifford Law Offices, introduced Evans who spoke of the need for more women to be made aware of the judicial system at an early age. King spoke of WE’s annual Education Day that brings 200-300 Chicago public high school…

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will be speaking at the annual Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Damages seminar on February 21, 2020. Cosgrove, who has obtained several record verdicts and settlements in Illinois, will be addressing “Economic Damages/Present Cash Value” in a half-day seminar at the JW Marriott, 151 W. Adams, Chicago. The program has been approved for continuing legal education credit. To register, go to www.iltla.com or call 1-800-252-8501.

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices, is among the co-chairs of “A Night with Oscar” Viewing Party to benefit the Center on Halsted, the largest LGBTQ community center in the Midwest. Clifford along with Franco La Marca, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Bernstein Private Wealth Management are among the co-chairs on Academy Awards night, Feb. 9, at Park West, 322 Armitage Ave., Chicago. Tickets are on sale now for the event that includes…

Clifford Law Offices is offering a free two-hour webcast program at 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Already more than 1,500 lawyers across the state have registered for “Ethics 2020 – The Future is Now.” The program has been approved for two hours of professional responsibility credit. This webcast will examine ethical dilemmas of today and tomorrow. From non-lawyer referral services to fake-based discovery to social media consequences, a distinguished panel moderated by founder and senior…