The International Law Practice Area Committee concentrates on cross-border matters of all types, including litigation, intellectual property, regulatory and transactional matters. The PAC provides a forum for its members to communicate and exchange interpretation and development of laws and policies governing international commerce. In addition, the PAC serves as a platform for its members to cultivate ...
Maurice Grant has received recognition in 2016 by both the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ and legal industry publication, Super Lawyers Magazine. Maurice is rated AV Preeminent© by Martindale-Hubbell®, and this is the fifth year in a row he has been named in the Super Lawyers list for his accomplishments in commercial litigation. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ ...
Business advocacy organization Chicago United announced on March 10th, the appointment of Maurice Grant, principal of Grant Law LLC, to its Board of Directors, during the organization’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Summit. In addition to Mr. Grant’s appointment, the group introduced new officers and board members including ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore new chairwoman, Aon Affinity ...
On March 23, the Nominating Committee of the Chicago Bar Association announced its slate of officers for 2016 – 2017, including attorney Maurice Grant, principal of the Chicago firm, Grant Law LLC, nominated as the Association’s Treasurer. Also named to the CBA’s slate of officers for the 2016 – 2017 term were Daniel M. Kotin, ...
Diane Citrino, with the help of Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, successfully represented female tenants in a lawsuit filed against the notorious landlords, the Brown brothers. The lawsuit accused the Brown brothers and their companies of violating federal fair housing laws by targeting female tenants. U.S. District Court Judge Donald C. Nugent awarded them a ...
Diane Citrino was one of three Northeast Ohio Attorneys recognized for their pro bono work in the John Ettorre article entitled, “Giving Credit Where It’s Due.” In the article, Diane comments on how pro bono work has always been an essential part of her practice and how it enriches her both personally and professionally. She ...
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association – Women in Law Section held their inaugural International Women’s Day CLE leadership event on March 8th, “Women Leading the Way to New Perspectives, Opportunities and Heights.” Kerin Lyn Kaminski was a panelist in the breakout session entitled, “Mastering the Art and Science of Mentoring.” Kerin, along with The Honorable ...
Kudos to Brian Chun! Brian and Gary Lafayette successfully defended a major Bay Area City in a case where a sworn officer sued claiming sexual harassment, sex discrimination, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent hiring, supervision and retention. Brian and Gary’s Motion for Summary Judgment was granted ...
QPWB proudly announces that Tanisha Hickerson, partner in Louisville, KY, is being honored on April 14th, 2016 at the 2nd Annual Charles W. Anderson, Jr. Bar Association Awards Dinner. Tanisha was named a Rising Star in 2015.
On May 27, 2016, Partner Tom Duckenfield will be a featured panelist at the Princeton University Alumni-Faculty Forum for the panel discussion entitled Climate Change: Now What? He will share his perspectives on reversing climate change, informed by his clients’ research, development, and deployment of (1) energy crop production; (2) plasma gasification of biomass, coal, ...