On May 18, Aimee K. Lipkis gave a lecture to physicians at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital entitled, “The Litigation Collision:  How Your Medical Practice Intersects with the Legal World.”

On May 4, the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel presented a CLE program entitled, “How Am I Going to Settle This Case?”  As part of that program, Adam C. Carter moderated a panel discussion on “Alternative Dispute Resolution” in which a panel of judges and mediators discussed lesser-known methods of alternative dispute resolution including summary trials, commercial arbitrations, and mandatory federal appeals mediations, and also gave helpful tips on working to settle cases using third parties.

On April 12, Adam C. Carter attended the Legislative Reception held by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel at the Sangamo Club in Springfield, Illinois.  The Legislative Reception is an annual event in which IDC members have the opportunity to discuss legislation as well as legal and procedural issues with members of the Illinois General Assembly.

David E. Kravitz and Kelly V. McHale recently led a webinar presentation for members of the trucking industry regarding effective mediation and the effect of trucking trends on accident investigation, liability assessment and meaningful settlement.  The importance of quick and efficient analysis of case facts, damages and likely exposure are essential to a strong defense and early resolution in an atmosphere of increasing trucking litigation claims nationwide.

On April 27, Michael D. Huber hosted the IADC Midwest Regional Reception at The Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.  The reception provided an opportunity for IADC members to network and discuss critical local issues and was free to members and their guests.

On March 2-4, Steve Heil presented on the topic of “Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Cases” at a CLE training session at EMCAS in Atlanta, GA.

Anthony M. Sam was a presenter for the St. John Baptist de La Salle Scholarship Program on January 31at Lewis University.  The presentation was entitled “Flying Beyond Lewis University, Alumni Perspective.”  Each year, Lewis University awards at least one St. John Baptist de La Salle Scholarship, a full-tuition award, to an incoming freshman student that demonstrates excellence in the areas of academics, leadership, and community involvement.  All students are selected based on their high school grade point average, ACT/SAT score, and a personal interview.

Cray Huber attorneys Michael Huber, David Farina, and Zachary Shook succeeded in obtaining partial summary judgment for their client motor carrier in a lawsuit filed against it in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Click here to read more.

Click here for District Court’s Opinion.

On January 28, Daniel Cray, Jeff Siderius, Adam Carter and Kelly McHale were presenters at a CLE/CE training session at XL Catlin in Exton, PA.  Dan presented on “The Anatomy of a Successful Mediation” while Jeff focused on the topic of “Using Appellate Counsel Effectively.”  Adam and Kelly discussed Illinois and Florida law updates.  The program was well received.

Cray Huber Partners Dan Cray, Jim Horstman, Mike Huber, Steve Heil, Rodney VanAusdal and Ben Beringer have been selected to the 2016 Illinois Super Lawyers list.