6th District Court Mock Trial Program

The SSBA is excited to announce their sponsorship of Thornridge High School in the 2010 6th District Court Mock Trial Program to be held on March 6. We are still in need of two additional coaches who can offer two to three hours assisting in the preparation of the Thornridge team. The Program is also looking for twenty evaluators for the night of the competition. If you can assist in any way please contact Jacqueline Agee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   
 

Employment Law

As many of you know, Bill Borah has recently been appointed as an Administrative Law Judge with the Illinois Human Rights Commission.  There could not have been a better selection.

Bill and our firm have worked together on various matters over the years.  Our firm has an employment law group and Bill has referred many of his clients to us during his quick transition to becoming a judge.  Our firm is seeking to fill the void caused by Bill's absence and would welcome any referrals that you may have.  We are also available to consult with you if you simply want to bounce some ideas off us for an existing client matter.  We are responsive to our referring lawyers and to preserving their client relationships. 
Over the past 17 years, our firm has handled virtually every type of employment case for both plaintiffs and defendants in both the private and public sectors.  Our practice has been built upon referrals from other lawyers—roughly 80 percent of our billings come from our colleagues.  We travel to referring lawyers’ offices and represent many clients in the South Suburbs.
Give me a call or send me an email if we can assist you.
Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona
53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 950
Chicago, IL  60604
312.362.0000 (office)
312.371.6279 (cell)
312.362.0440 (fax)
 

Real Estate Committee Update – ISBA Ethics Ruling

A new ISBA ethics ruling was recently issued regarding attorneys participating in a realty office sponsored title program, where they have to give title orders to the realty office’s title company in exchange for the realtors referring clients to the attorney.  The ethics ruling states that the attorney is breaching his fiduciary duties to his client and has potential conflicts of interest.  See Updated News for more.
 

December Newsletter

Happy Holidays! The SSBA wishes all its members a happy holiday season.   There is no SSBA meeting in December but meetings we will resume in January. 

 
INSTALLATION AND HOLIDAY DINNER -  The SSBA’s annual Holiday/Installation Dinner Dance is being held on Friday, December 4, 2009 at the Flossmoor Country Club. We hope to see you there!
 
 
COMMITTEES – The Board will be considering appointments to committees for 2010. If you are interested in being part of a committee, please contact Dan Hinich at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   The bar association has the following committees:
 
Civil Practice
Criminal Law
Family Law
Golf Committee
Holiday Party/Installation Dinner
Lawyer Referral
Membership
Pro Bono
 
Publicity Committee
Real Estate Committee
Scholarship Committee
Suburban Bar Coalition
Website Committee
CLE Committee
Philanthropic Committee
In Court Bar Program
 
 


REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE UPDATE - A new ISBA ethics ruling was recently issued regarding attorneys participating in a realty office sponsored title program, where they have to give title orders to the realty office’s title company in exchange for the realtors referring clients to the attorney. The ethics ruling states that the attorney is breaching his fiduciary duties to his client and has potential conflicts of interest.  Please check the SSBA Website for a copy of the ruling.

 
FUTURE SSBA MEETINGS – Please mark your calendar to attend our upcoming SSBA Meetings beginning at 5:00 p.m.:   
 
Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at the Flossmoor Brewery
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Flossmoor Brewery
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Flossmoor Brewery
 
ADVERTISEMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – As you may have read, William Borah, has accepted a judgeship with the Illinois Human Right Commission, and will close his employment practice after 21 years.  Thus his administrative assistant/secretary of 17 years, Bernadette Morgan, will be available for either full or part time employment.  Please contact either Bill or Bernadette at 708-799-0066.  Also office furniture is for sale.
 
SPACE FOR RENT/SHARE – First floor office with optional secretarial/reception area for lawyer or other professional in Tinley Park at 16860 S. Oak Park Avenue.  Call Dick Hutchison at 708-532-7100.
 
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