Ronald Galowich of Glenview, IL, and formerly Chicago and Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, July 24, 2022. Ronald was a long-time esteemed member of the College of Law`s Visiting Committee and served as its chair from 1998 to 2000. In 2007, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award. (24.09.21) Mei Tsang is the newly elected Secretary of the Orange County Bar Association for a term of five (5) years. Mei will serve as OCBA President until 2025. OCBA serves 7,000 members in Orange County, California. Mei will also serve as president of SoCal`s Community Legal Aid in 2022, a 60-year-old organization that provides low-cost, pro bono legal services to Southern Californians. (13.04.20) Mark Goldenberg received the Human Spirit Leadership Award from the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation at the fifth annual Distinguished Leadership Dinner and fundraiser in February. Launched this year, the Human Spirit Leadership Award, presented by MJCHF, honors individuals who have invested their time, talent and resources to be a contributing leader who values the understanding of others. Winners must reflect the values of Mannie Jackson`s lifelong mission to overcome obstacles and challenge the status quo. The Governance Committee proposed a timeline for the development and implementation of a new organizational model for ABF, building on previous work that has been ongoing since 2017. The new governance committee, chaired by Richard Ward, will review appropriate models and seek legal advice.
(09.10.19) The Wyoming Bar Association is pleased to announce that Sheridan`s attorney, Rex O. Arney, is this year`s recipient of the Gerald R. Mason Award for Professionalism. The award was presented at the Bar Association`s annual meeting and judicial conference, held in Jackson last week. The Professionalism Award is given to a Wyoming attorney who represents the highest standards of ethics and commitment to the law, but also recognizes someone who dedicates their time and energy to making the Wyoming Bar Association and its lawyers the best people they can be. (03.02.21) Paul Buscher Uhlenhop, 84, senior partner at the Chicago law firm Lawrence, Kamin, Saunders & Uhlenhop, LLC and a leading legal expert in financial services compliance and regulatory law, passed away on January 30, 2021 surrounded by his devoted family. (20.09.19) Neal Gerber Eisenberg is pleased to announce that founding partner Marshall E. Eisenberg of the American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) has received the prestigious 2019 Jerold S. Solovy Torch of Learning Award. The Torch of Learning Award is given to a leader who has influenced the course of higher education in the United States and Israel.
(02.12.20) Andrew Vail, litigation partner at Jenner & Block LLP, has been selected as United Way`s first General Counsel. In this role, Mr. Vail will provide critical pro bono strategic and legal advice to help United Way and its partners in Chicagoland fulfill the organization`s mission to improve communities and the common good. Mr. Vail is a long-time president of Jenner & Block`s pro bono program. (12.01.21) Paul Lisnek wrote his 15th book and his second work of fiction. «Assume Treason» was released in January 2021 and is the next in his Matt Barlow series. The first book, titled «Assume Guilt,» was published in 2019. Paul is the political analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago, where he hosts «WGN-TV`s political report seen on WGN-TV on Sunday mornings at 9am.» He sponsors the annual Paul M.
Lisnek Award in Communication and Trial Ethics at the Faculty of Law. (8/27/21) Andrew Vail, a litigation partner at Jenner & Block LLP and general counsel at the United Way of Metro Chicago, received the Edward J. Lewis II Pro Bono Award from the Chicago Bar Foundation, which recognizes lawyers who «demonstrate a deep commitment to the fundamental principles of equal protection and justice in the community through exceptional pro bono service.» (04.04.19) John Paul Kelly (Bus `71, Law `74) has been accepted as a Senior Life Fellow at the Dallas Bar Foundation. Dallas Bar Foundation Fellows are lawyers who have distinguished themselves through their legal careers and contributions to civil society. Admission as a Fellow is a recognition of dedication and commitment to service, education and philanthropy. (23.02.21) Senior Counsel Howard B. Goldman recently joined the Business Transactions & Planning practice group of Plunkett Cooney, one of the oldest and largest full-service law firms in the Midwest. As a corporate lawyer for over 30 years, Goldman focuses on representing borrowers, lenders, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate transactions. He advises on financing, sale-leaseback and commercial leasing transactions and assists clients in the purchase and financing of commercial real estate.