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Annual Report 2009 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
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Contact Information Illinois Bar Foundation 20 S. Clark St., Suite 910 Chicago, IL 60603 ILLINOIS BAR FOUNDATION Phone: 312-726-6072 Fax: 312-726-6073
Illinois Bar Foundation www.isba.org/ibf 424 S. Second St. Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 800-252-8908 Fax: 217-525-0420 A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9
Our VisioVisionn is to be the statewide leader in advancing justice.
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The MMissionission of the Illinois Bar Foundation is to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity. I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Message from the President
The vision of the Illinois Bar Foundation is to be the state- wide leader in advancing justice. This new vision is the much anticipated product of an extensive strategic planning and visioning process. It is also the response to a clarion call from the Foundation’s staunchest supporters to make a more meaningful impact in the lives of Illinoisans. To that end, we will endeavor to assist those in need of legal aid, encourage lawyers to provide pro bono assistance, and ensure a better understanding of legal rights and responsibilities for all Illinoisans.
The Illinois Bar Foundation remains as committed as ever to the assistance of our fellow lawyers and their spouses who are in need of support because of disability or infirmity. Demands upon the Foundation for such subsistence were greater than ever over the past fiscal year, due in large part to a worldwide economic downturn.
We are proud to say that the IBF has maintained fiscal stability during what has been perhaps the most tumultuous economy decline of the Foundation’s existence. Over the course of the last year the Founda- tion still awarded more than $450,000 in assistance. We recognize that in the future, our new vision will have the greatest impact upon our grant recipients. While our focus will narrow to ensure the furtherance of our new vision, we believe the statewide impact of the IBF grants will now have more significance than ever before.
The Illinois Bar Foundation is excited about the establishment of its new Lincoln Legacy Society and its wonderful potential for growth. We continue to maintain lofty expectations that our Cy Pres pursuits will eventually yield a class action residual award that will transform the Foundation forever.
We welcome our new Associate Executive Director, Lisa Corrao, who along with Executive Director Susan Lewers and Stewardship Assistant Liz Driscoll, form a dynamic IBF staff. We also could not do what we do without the assistance of ISBA staff members Robert Craghead, Douglas Barringer, Patt Rexroad, and Bridgett Burke.
As I conclude my first year as President of the Illinois Bar Foundation, there are no words sufficientto describe my excitement about the path we are on. The future of the IBF seems brighter than ever.
Kindest regards,
Vincent F. Cornelius, Wheaton A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9
Board of Directors
Officers
Vincent F. Cornelius, President, Wheaton George F. Mahoney III, Vice President, Joliet James M. Lestikow, Treasurer, Springfield Debra B. Walker, Secretary, Chicago David B. Sosin, Past President, Palos Heights
Joseph A. Bartholomew, Belleville Perry J. Browder, East Alton Edward J. Burt, Oak Forest Jack Carey, Belleville Lynn C. Cavallo, St. Charles* Thomas A. Else, Wheaton
Howard W. Feldman, Springfield Richard D. Felice, Wheaton Gregg A. Garofalo, Chicago Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria
Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago Martin Katz, Moline Timothy W. Kelly, Bloomington** John G. Locallo, Chicago Christopher Mullen, Chicago (not pictured) John L. Nisivaco, Chicago John G. O’Brien, Arlington Heights
Christine M. Ory, Wheaton Caesar A. Tabet, Chicago April G. Troemper, Springfield* Richard W. Zuckerman, Peoria
* Retired December 2008 **Appointed January 2009
New Members for 2009-2010 John E. Thies, Urbana Gina Arquilla DeBoni, Chicago Peter J. Flowers, St. Charles I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Charitable Giving Overview Grants Program The Illinois Bar Foundation Board of Directors reviewed 91 requests from not-for-profit organizations across the state for funds to support their law-related programs. After a thorough review process, the Board awarded grants ranging from $2,000 - $25,000 to programs that fall within the following categories:
• Encourage and promote legal assistance to poor, elderly and disadvantaged people; • reduce the incidents of domestic violence; • Make the court system more accessible and transparent to the public, especially those projects involving children; • Reduce recidivism of juvenile and adult offenders
Thirty-two not-for-profit organizations received $304,965 in funding during FY2009. Details about these grants are included on the pages that follow.
In addition, the Illinois Bar Foundation partnered with the Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division to increase funding for programs focused on children through the IBF/YLD Children’s Assistance Fund. YLD provided grants to six additional organizations in the amount of $23,000 through this program.
Subsistence Program Lawyers, their spouses or their dependents, who because of age, illness or other incapacities, find themselves in financial distress may be eligible for monthly stipends to ensure that the families have adequate housing, food and basic medical care. This year, the program supported thirteen families with $96,277 in direct support. More information about the Subsistence Program can be found on page 15.
Special Projects The Illinois Bar Foundation participated in two joint projects with the Illinois State Bar Association. IBF produced a twelve minute video entitled “Jury Duty in Illinois” intended to help prospective jurors understand the jury selection process, as well as the different phases of a jury trial. The video replaces a 1980’s vintage video by the same name, also produced by the Illinois Bar Foundation, that had become outdated.
Additionally, IBF joined the ISBA in the celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial with a $16,000 grant to purchase 100 copies of Lincoln’s Legal Papers to be distributed to libraries across the state.
Total program funds distributed in FY2009 = $ 453,053 A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9
TheGrants Illinois Bar Foundation Board of Directors awarded $304,965 to thirty-two not- for-profit organizations throughout Illinois. The details of those grant awards follow:
Apna Ghar Cabrini Green Legal Aid Located in Chicago Serving Chicago Located in Chicago Serving Cook County
$7,500 to support their Legal Advocacy Program. Apna Ghar $15,000 to support the Criminal Law Program. Cabrini Green provides a wide range of services to victims of domestic vio- Legal Aid Clinic (CGLA) helps low income Chicago residents lence and their children. Some of these services include a 24 with issues in the areas of family, housing, criminal records, hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and criminal defense. In Illinois, criminal records – including transitional housing, supervised visitation and a safe exchange records of arrests, cases that were dismissed, and cases in which center, an economic empowerment program and volun- defendants were acquitted – are public records, and post 9/11 teer training for women from a variety of immigrant com- employers are increasingly conducting background checks as munities. The year’s grant will specifically fund their unique part of their hiring process. Records of arrests and convictions Legal Advocacy program, which provides a wide range of legal that occurred long ago or have no relevance to one’s job re- services to immigrant women who struggle due to language sponsibilities prevent thousands of Illinois residents from get- barriers and unfamiliarity with the legal system. Last year, the ting and keeping jobs. CGLA is widely recognized as the state- program served 214 clients, helping them to obtain orders wide leader in the clearing of arrest and conviction records. of protection, court accompaniment, pro bono and low-cost legal representation, translation services and advocacy. CASA of Franklin County Located in Benton Serving Franklin County CARPLS Located in Chicago Serving Cook County
$2,500 to train and recruit new CASA advocates. CASA of $25,000 to support the hotline. CARPLS gives low-income Franklin County strives to help abused and neglected children clients direct access to attorneys who are trained to quickly who are victims to not become victims again in the legal sys- assess and respond to a wide range of civil legal problems. tem. They provide volunteers for court-based advocacy to In 2008, CARPLS served more than 41,000 clients through speak up for the best interest of the children. CASA of Frank- their hotline and four Self-Help Assistance desks. In 2009, lin County served 60 children last year. they served more than 50,000 clients. I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Grants, continued CASA of JeffersonC ounty Located in Mt. Vernon Serving JeffersonC ounty
to file lawsuits against owners of derelict structures, moni- tors the East St. Louis city code enforcement and demoli- tion programs and demands accountability from city offi- $2,000 for new advocate training. CASA of Jefferson cials charged with protecting public health and safety. This County was established in June, 2006, to advocate for year, NLO’s major focus is a bond-for-deed class action on abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court behalf of 500 residents in East St. Louis. system by training and managing volunteers to represent those children’s best interest in the court. This Foundation grant will help train CASA volunteers which will, in turn, increase the number of children they can serve. Center for ConflictR esolution Located in Chicago Serving Cook County
CASA of McHenry County Located in Woodstock Serving McHenry County
$2,000 to support general operating expenses. CASA of McHenry County provides representation to children who are victims of abuse, and acts completely in each child’s best interest. They work to shorten the length of time that a child is in foster care and strives to place them into a safe, loving home.
Catholic Urban Programs Neighborhood Law Office Located in East St. Louis Serving St. Clair County $5,000 to support the GAL Mediation Program. This or- ganization was founded to help clients resolve issues with- $15,000 to support its Strong Urban Neighborhoods pro- out the problems that can come with taking them to court. gram. The Neighborhood Law OfficeN ( LO) works with This Illinois Bar Foundation grant will fund their Guard- the residents of East St. Louis to create healthy, safe and ian Ad Litem Mediation Program. This program conduct- strong neighborhoods, which in turn stabilize and revital- ed 69 mediations last year and is on track to mediate 110 ize a decaying city. NLO teams with citizen organizations this year. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9
Center for Prevention of Abuse Community Technology Center, Mental Health Services, Located in Peoria Serving Peoria, Woodford LGBT Information Line, Youth Program, Sexual Orienta- and Tazewell counties tion and Gender Institute and Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender elders (SAGE), which serve approximately 1,500 people daily. The Legal Informa- tion Center consists of the Legal Advice Clinic, offering a weekly advice clinic and providing pro bono attorney con- sultation an indicated; Legal Education Workshops, com- prised of nine workshops on such topics as individual and couple legal agreements, family legal issues, transgender rights, LGBT violence and others; Internet-based resources; and Crisis Line/Information Line Resources. The Center currently maintains a pool of 14 volunteer attorneys. Spe- cifically, this grant will allow the Center to develop podcasts of its legal education workshops and post those as well as $5,000 to support its Court Advocacy Program. The Advoca- relevant handouts on their website. cy Program assists victims of domestic violence in their efforts to petition the court for orders of protection. The Center for the Prevention of Abuse is the only agency in the state of Illi- nois to provide emergency and longer-term housing and sup- portive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/ IBF Grant supports abuse and elder abuse. Last fiscal year, the Center assisted legal advocates more than 2,100 domestic violence victims to navigate the conference court system. IBF joined the Lawyers Trust Fund and the Chicago Bar Foundation in supporting a statewide conference of legal aid advocates in November 2008 at the Renaissance Center on Halsted Chicago Hotel. The conference attracted more than 400 Located in Chicago Serving the Greater Chicago legal aid attorneys, paralegals, managing attorneys, pro Metropolitan Area bono coordinators and other advocacy staff from legal aid organizations across the state. The conference provided topical information about legal developments, identified emerging practice trends and provided skills training. It also gave advocates an important opportunity to interact with attorneys and paralegals from other programs.
Spearheaded by the Lawyers Trust Fund, a 12-member committee led the effort to plan individual conference sessions. Members of the committee included represen- tatives from CARPLS, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Land of Lincoln Legal Assis- tance Foundation, the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, the Public Interest law Initiative and Prairie State Legal Services (All current IBF grant $5,000 to support the Legal Information Center. Center on recipients). Halsted was established in 1973 to serve the lesbian, gay, bi- sexual and transgender community. They offer a variety of IBF’s contribution to the conference helped underwrite services, including the legal program, Anti-Violence Project, the travel costs for downstate program participants. I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Grants, continued Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois closures and partitions, actions to quiet title, subsidizing Located in Springfield Serving Statewide housing evictions and appeals of government administra- tive decisions. The project accepted 127 cases in 2008 and $8,465 to support the development of an information book- anticipates 100 new cases each year. let about making courtrooms more accessible for children. The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois, established in Dove Domestic Violence Program 1995, supports children’s advocacy centers around Illinois Located in Decatur Serving Macon County through collaboration, leadership and education. $10,000 to support their Legal Representation Fund. Dove Chicago Legal Advocacy for Domestic Violence Program is an outreach center that of- Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM) fers a variety of services to domestic violence victims in- Located in Chicago Serving Cook County and cluding programs for children and parents, group and indi- downstate correctional facilities vidual counseling, support groups, legal advocacy and teen and abuser services. The Legal Representation Fund will $8,000 to support their On-Site Services Program. CLAIM support a contractual attorney that will assist clients who provides legal and educational services to imprisoned mothers do not have the means to hire an attorney for themselves. and their children’s caregivers. The On-Site Program that the Illinois Bar Foundation will be funding goes inside prisons Equip for Equality and directly educates mothers about family law and their Located in Chicago Serving Statewide options. One of the more common issues that women seek advice about, for example, is where their children should be placed while they serve their time. This is a unique program that provides a large number of women with assistance they would not otherwise be provided.
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation Located in Chicago Serving Cook County
$20,000 to support the Special Education Clinic. Equip for Equality is the only statewide, cross-disability, com- prehensive advocacy organization providing self-advocacy assistance, legal services, and disability rights education while also engaging in public policy and legislative advo- cacy and conducting abuse investigations and other over- sight activities. Their SpecialE ducation Clinic, created in 2007, is a single place for parents to obtain comprehen- sive information, legal advice, strategies and referrals on children’s special education rights. With resources and $15,000 to support the Chancery Court Access to Justice strong pro bono interest from the private bar, the Clinic Program. Chancery Court judges appoint CVLS to repre- is poised to make a positive impact in the lives of students sent and assist pro se low-income parties in mortgage fore- with special education needs. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9
Family Rescue Family Shelter Service Located in Chicago Serving Chicago Located in Wheaton Serving DuPage County
$7,500 to support its Court Advocacy Program. Family Rescue $5,000 to translate the tutorial for electronic Order of Protec- provides comprehensive support services and shelter to victims tion forms into Spanish. The Family Shelter Service provides of domestic violence and encourages prevention through com- services to victims of domestic violence, such as court munity activities. The Court Advocacy Program provides crisis advocacy, counseling, shelters and access to a crisis hotline. counseling, education regarding the Illinois Domestic Violence In 2008, the Family Shelter Service assisted women with fil- Act, advocacy with police and judicial system personnel, court ing 1,750 Orders of Protection. This year’s grant funds the accompaniment for survivors who want to obtain an Order of translation of the tutorial for DuPage County’s electronic Protection in civil court and/or proceed with criminal misde- Order of Protection forms from English to Spanish. The meanor or felony charges. Family Rescue is the only agency in Family Shelter assists roughly 2,300 women and children Chicago that will assist any woman walking into the courthouse per year. seeking a civil Order of Protection.
Juror orientation project
The Illinois Bar Foundation joined the Illinois State Bar Association in producing “Jury Duty in Illinois,” an orientation video for citizens summoned to jury duty. The 12 minute video is intended to help prospective jurors understand the jury selection process, as well as the different phases of a jury trial. The video replaces a 1980’s vintage video by the same name, also produced by the Illinois Bar Foundation, which had become dated in appearance. Other Jury Duty video actors include: Robert A. Zastany, Jr., Waukegan The video is narrated by former TV anchor Joel Daly, and includes Bernard Wysocki, Waukegan courtroom scenes provided by courtroom artist Andy Austin. Thomas A. Else, Wheaton Jim DeSanto, Libertyville Perry S. Smith, Jr., Waukegan The video was filmed at the Lake County courthouse in Waukegan, Mark Simmons, Waukegan Illinois. Three “judges” are featured in the video, portrayed by retired Cook County judge Edna Turkington-Viktora, retired Lake County “Jury Duty in Illinois” is currently being used in 20 of judge Terrence Brady, and Lake County lawyer Kelly Collins. the 23 circuits in Illinois. 10 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Grants, continued Illinois Coalition for Equal Justice Illinois Legal Aid Online Located in Rockford Serving Carroll, Hardin, Located in Chicago Serving Statewide Gallatin, Perry and Marion Counties
$10,000 to support the start-up of legal self-help centers. These legal self-help centers, based in public libraries, will be user friendly areas where members of the public can ob- tain basic information about their legal rights and respon- sibilities, as well as information about court procedures. The Illinois Coalition for Equal Justice is a collaborative project developed by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association to address issues related to promoting equal justice around Illinois. For the past two years, the Coalition has been primarily focused on build- ing self-help centers across the state.
$20,000 toward the continued development of three Illinois Equal Justice Foundation websites: www.illinoislegalaid.org, www.illinoisprobono. Located in Chicago Serving Statewide org and www.illinoislegaladvocate.org. Illinois Legal Aid Online provides comprehensive, internet-based resources for legal aid advocates, pro bono lawyers and members of the public seeking legal information. In 2008, the websites were visited more than 1.5 million times. These websites are crucial resources for low-income Illinois residents seek- ing legal advice and for the attorneys who represent them.
Since helping to launch CARPLS in 1993, the Illinois Bar Foundation has played a pivotal role in the development of our organization over the years. The Foundation’s continued support and guidance has allowed CARPLS to achieve $5,000 to supports its Equal Justice Illinois Campaign. a remarkable level of success at providing The Equal Justice Illinois Campaign is a bi-partisan effort cost-effective legal services to a large volume to increase state appropriation for civil legal services for of low-income families who would otherwise low-income persons. The funds for civil legal services help have no access to an attorney. Thanks to the non-profit organizations across the state provide legal in- Foundations support, CARPLS now serves formation, advice, mediation and representation to low- more than 50,000 clients annually at an average income persons. Last year, the Illinois Equal Justice Foun- cost of $35 per case. dation distributed $3.3 million in grants that addressed the – Al Schwartz, Executive Director, CARPLS civil legal needs of 118,000 low-income families and senior citizens. { } A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 11
Land of Lincoln Legal Lawyer’s Committee for Better Housing Assistance Foundation Located in Chicago Serving Chicago Located in East St. Louis Serving East St. Louis
$7,500 to support the pro bono aspect of their “Tenants in $20,000 to support their Education Advocacy Project. Land Foreclosure” Intervention Project. The Lawyers Committee of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation provides free legal as- for Better Housing provides tenant education, legal advocacy sistance to low-income individuals and senior citizens in 65 and representation. Their programs serve more than 6,000 counties around Illinois and five regional offices. The Educa- people annually, and are supported by the work of social work- tion Advocacy Project, a collaboration of Land of Lincoln’s ers and dedicated affordable housing policy efforts. This East St. Louis Office and The Griffin Center, advocates for the particular project proposes legal, advocacy and policy strate- educational rights of children in District 189 and encourages gies to minimize the impact of the foreclosure crisis on the and supports parents and teachers to provide children with a many Chicago families renting in foreclosed buildings and valuable education and strong foundation. East St. Louis is also addresses the maintenance and habitability of these one of the poorest cities in America with 80% of the popula- multi-family buildings. tion living in or near poverty. TheE ast St. Louis school district has been failing its students for years. The district is on Aca- demic Watch Status by the State and Corrective Action Status with the Federal government. According to the 2007 Illinois Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan District Report Card, only 45.8% of East St. Louis’ state test Family Services scores met or exceeded the Illinois Learning Standards, as Located in Chicago Serving Statewide compared to 73.8% statewide.
Lincoln’s legal papers
The Illinois Bar Foundation partnered the Illinois State Bar Association in its celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial. Among the plans of the ISBA Special Committee on the Lincoln Bicentennial was to distribute copies of Lincoln’s Legal Papers, a four volume set, to libraries in the 100 Illinois counties. IBF awarded $10,000 to support the Poverty Law Project’s two paralegals. a special $16,000 grant to purchase the books. The The Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services is the research and writing of several chapters in Lincoln’s oldest legal services provider to low-income Chicago residents and the second oldest in the country. Last year, they served Legal Papers were supported by previous IBF grants. more than 7,000 low-income clients and also provided social services to many of those clients through their parent organi- zation, Metropolitan Family Services. 12 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Grants, continued Life Span access for more than applicants for legal services in their Located in Des Plaines Serving north large service area. This service allows attorneys to interview and northwest suburbs callers, assess the situation, link urgent issues with staff attor- neys in branch offices and provide prompt legal advice and counsel to eligible persons.
Public Interest Law Initiative Located in Chicago Serving Statewide
$10,000 to fund legal services in the Des Plaines office. Life Span was created in 1978 to address domestic violence issues in the north and northwest suburbs and provide vic- tims with counseling and, as of 1990, legal services as well. The legal services that we are supporting assist victims in obtaining orders of protection and provides them with rep- resentation in family law cases. $15,000 to support its Pro Bono Initiative (PILI). PILI provides pro bono legal services to low-income clients by helping them build partnerships with pro bono attorneys, Macon County CASA interns and Fellows. The current goal of the Pro Bono Ini- Located in Decatur Serving Macon County tiative is to expand their services statewide by continuing to create partnerships between law firms, corporate law de- $5,000 to support a public awareness campaign. Macon partments and legal aid programs. Although they have fo- County CASA provides abused and/or neglected children cused primarily on serving Chicagoland in the past, PILI with court-appointed volunteer advocates. This Foun- has been approached by firms and corporations from out- dation grant will assist them in promoting their services side Chicago to expand their service area. throughout Macon County, which will hopefully recruit more volunteers and increase the number of children served. Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law Prairie State Legal Services Located in Chicago Serving Statewide Located in Rockford Serving Northern and Central Illinois $5,000 for the Safe Homes Initiative. The Shriver Center was part of an advocacy team that succeeded in passing the $15,000 to support its Telephone Counseling Service. Prai- Safe Homes Act. The purpose of the Act is to allow a vic- rie State Legal Services provides legal services to low-income tim of domestic violence living in rental housing to break residents in 35 counties in Northern and Central Illinois. her lease early or request an emergency lock change if there The Telephone Counseling Service is the primary point of is an imminent threat of domestic violence against herself A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 13
The Illinois Bar Foundation is an important reason Cabrini Green Legal Aid is able to quickly and meaningfully respond to the community’s need for legal services. The IBF staff and board begin by asking grantees, “Which of your programs need our support?” That question – above all others – helps ensure direct service providers like CGLA stand ready to respond to the needs of our clients. – Robert B. Acton, Executive Director, {}Cabrini Green Legal Aid
or her family. Under the Safe Homes Initiative, the Shriver Center will help educate advocates and victims of domestic violence about their rights so they can take appropriate action grant award summary if needed.
Number of Grants Awarded St. Clair County CASA Total = 32 Located in Belleville Serving St. Clair and Monroe counties
$10,000 to support a new volunteer coordinator. St. Clair Cook County – 10 County CASA trains, supports and supervises volunteers who provide legal services to abused and/or neglected children. Outside Cook County – 14 This new volunteer coordinator, which is required by National CASA, will recruit and train new CASA volunteers. Statewide – 8
Will County Legal Assistance Program, Inc. 0 3 6 9 12 15 Located in Joliet Serving Will County
$7,500 to assist with general operating expenses. The Will Grant Amounts Awarded County Legal Assistance Program provides quality legal servic- Total = $304,965 es to low-income and senior citizen residents of Will County through advocacy, empowerment and commitment to equal justice. They are the only provider of free legal services in Will Cook County – $107,500 County.
Outside Cook County – $111,000 Youth Becoming Leaders Located in Freeport Serving Stephenson County Statewide – $86,465
$2,000 to support the Community Works Program. Youth 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Becoming Leaders creates partnerships within the local orga- nizations and businesses to reclaim the youth of Stephenson In the Thousands County and reduce juvenile delinquency through education, social rehabilitation, personal and professional workshops and internships. Average Grant Award= $9,530 14 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Children’s Assistance Fund Grants
In partnership with the Illinois Bar Foundation, the ISBA Young Lawyers Division distributed $23,000 in grants to six organizations through the Children’s Assistance Fund. The IBF/YLD Children’s Assistance Fund supports programs related to children and the law.
Children’s Waiting Rooms A focus of the Children’s Assistance Fund is to establish and support children’s waiting rooms in courthouses around the state. The waiting rooms provide a safe place for children to wait while their parents or guardians are involved in court proceedings.
✦ $5,000 to support the children’s waiting room in Peoria County; ✦ $2,500 to support the children’s waiting room in St. Clair County; ✦ $5,000 to support the children’s waiting room in the Bloomington Law & Justice Center Greater chicago food depository Branch Family Institute, Chicago $5,000 for its After the Storm program. After the Storm is Snowy and blustery conditions on a Saturday morning didn’t a supervised visit and safe exchange program designed to deter the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Section Council assure that the child can have safe contact with the non- from giving a little back to the community. On February 21, custodial parent without having to be put in the middle of 25 YLD members volunteered their time and talents to the parents’ conflicts or other problems. Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Special Ed Advocacy Center, Palatine The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Cook County’s food $500 to support its legal services program. SEAC pro- bank. It distributes more than 40 million pounds of food vides free legal representation to low-income parents and each year. A large portion of this food must be inspected or guardians of children with disabilities seeking to obtain sorted and then packaged before it can be safely distributed appropriate education and early intervention services for through a network of 600 member agencies (food pantries, their children. kitchens, shelters, etc.).
Children’s Advocacy Center of Illinois, This year, YLD was responsible for packing Senior Emer- Springfield gency Packages. These packages include three to four days worth of food and supplies that are distributed to senior $5,000 to support the development of an information citizens in the Chicago area. Each package contains rice, booklet about steps to take to make courtrooms child- oats, powered milk, vegetables, Jell-O and a recipe book. friendly. This grant is a joint grant with the IBF’s regular The group had a goal of making 1,000 packages and shat- grant making program. tered that number by completing over 1,800. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 15
Subsistence Program
This year, the Illinois Bar Foundation distributed $97,277 Excepts from a letter from subsistence in financial aid to thirteen lawyers who are unable to practice because of recipient Niccole Simmons illness or other disability. “ I wish I could individually contact Through its Subsistence Program, the Illinois Bar Foundation offers non- each attorney who has ever contributed taxable subsistence gifts in the form of monthly stipends to help eligible lawyers anything and let them know what an effect and their families maintain modest but reasonable standards of living. With they have had on our lives. This sounds so age, illness and physical disabilities adding to other problems, retired lawyers, cliché but I really don’t know where me widows and widowers often experience the need for financial assistance to cope and the kids would be today without the with living expenses and medical costs. Catastrophic illness and the related generosity of complete strangers. I always medical expenses often deplete even the most successful lawyer’s savings and think about how grateful I am to all of you these significant medical bills make maintaining a reasonable standard of and I always write these thank you letters living nearly impossible. This Bar Foundation program steps in when there is in my head and thank God for you guys nowhere else to turn for help. and then when I sit down to express it to you I find myself at such a loss for words. Funds from the Warren Lupel Fund, the Ogden Brainard Trust and the James I honestly don’t think I have the words to Hamilton Lewis Fund substantially support the Foundation’s Subsistence express how grateful I am. Program. H. Ogden Brainard was the president of the Illinois State Bar …. Association from 1970-1971. Warren Lupel is a past president of the Illinois You will forever be in our hearts and me Bar Foundation. and my kids will never forget the help you have given us. Mason is only 10 but Do you know a member of the Bar who is need of financial assistance due to age or I know that she feels the same way and infirmity? Please call the Illinois Bar Foundation for a Subsistence Application at knows what a difference you have made for (312) 726-6072. us and her goal is to become an Attorney, not only to follow in Michael’s footsteps; but, also so she can contribute to the Bar Foundation. …. Mason is old enough to remember how it was when Michael was alive and our biggest concern was how we were going to do her hair or what she would wear to the next beauty pageant I put her in. But that all changed when Michael got sick. She is a very smart girl and she could feel my pain and worry. Now thanks to the help you guys have given us she can concentrate on school instead of worrying about me because I’m always worrying about money. I feel like I’m babbling but I just feel like I can’t explain the peace of mind as well as stability this gift has given us. ” 16 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Strategic Plan
Advancing Justice In June of 2009, the Illinois Bar Foundation approved an aggressive strategic plan meant to focus the Foundation’s efforts and charitable dollars on four targeted organizational objectives. By outlining these priorities, IBF leadership is focusing its work on those issues where its expertise and other resources can make a significant difference to the justice system in Illinois.
Back ground In 2008, the Board engaged The Alford Group to conduct a Feasibility Study to determine the likelihood of our chances to reach the goal and the steps we need to take to reach it. The Feasibility Study, while generally reporting positive feedback from our donors and ISBA members, concluded that we were not prepared to launch such a significant campaign; or more accurately, our donors were not yet prepared to support such a significant campaign. Feedback from donors suggested that they thought positively of IBF, its Board and its staff but weren’t sure what the specific “good” was that the Foundation did. To invest significantly in the Foundation, they wanted us to establish our “stake in the ground” and communicate it more effectively.
To that point, The Alford Group recommended that the Board hold a Visioning Session to determine its future direction. The first such conversation about the mission, vision and focus of the organization in at least a decade, the Board met in January with The Alford Group to discuss this direction. The Board quickly came to a consensus on the general direction of the organization highlighting four organizational objectives that are the heart of the Strategic Plan.
The Board will use this plan to focus the Foundation on a narrow set of goals and reach out to ISBA members to support the renewed energy and focus of the organization.
Mission of the Illinois Bar Foundation: The mission of the Illinois BarF oundation is to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity.
Vision of the Illinois Bar Foundation Our Vision is to be the statewide leader in advancing justice. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 17
Strategic Plan Objective 1: Enhance the availability of legal aid to those of limited means.
Strategic Directions ✦ IBF provides statewide leadership on current and emerging issues that affect clients of legal aid programs. ✦ IBF provides increased grants to legal aid organizations using a narrower and more strategic funding approach. ✦ IBF grows the number of legal aid lawyers in underserved parts of the state to increase availability of legal aid.
Objective 2: Encourage pro-bono legal work.
Strategic Direction ✦ IBF increases the number of attorneys taking pro-bono cases through recruitment and retention strategies.
Objective 3: Educate Illinois residents regarding their rights and responsibilities under the law.
Strategic Directions ✦ IBF encourages the production and distribution of written and web based materials on current and emerging issues for legal aid clients. ✦ IBF establishes partnerships with organizations to develop and promote new materials.
Objective 4: Extend assistance to colleagues in need of support.
Strategic Directions ✦ IBF extends financial support, in the form of monthly stipends or one time lump sum payments, to Illinois lawyers who are incapacitated or their dependents. ✦ IBF extends support beyond financial to include additional resources, as appropriate.
A complete version of the plan is available by contacting IBF at (312) 726-6072. 18 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
MessageSusan M. Lewers, from Executive the Director Executive Director
This Annual Report presents the Illinois Bar Foundation’s governance, grant making and financial information for 2008-2009. The earlier pages of this report describe the charitable works of the Foundation. Our grants provide hope for the elderly man whose home is in foreclosure because of fraud, hope for the domestic violence victim seeking a new, violence-free life, hope for at-risk youth in trouble for the first time with the law, hope for abused children caught up in a justice system that can’t always meet their needs and hope for many other families who need our help. Our subsistence program provides support to those lawyers among us who experience great hardship in their lives because of illness or disability.
The following pages describe the means by which you can support these worthwhile efforts and acknowledges the generosity of those supporters who have already made a commitment to the Illinois Bar Foundation.
Supporters have found many ways to contribute to the Illinois Bar Foundation. The Gala, our largest annual event, remains a significant source of revenue. The Fellows membership has grown by 31 members and 25 current members increased their support. ISBA members contributed through their dues statement and committee and section council members donated their expense reimbursements to us. Our Planned Giving Committee launched the Lincoln Legacy Society to recognize in their life time those individuals who have included the Foundation in their estate plans. Our Cy Pres Committee is promoting the Illinois Bar Foundation is a logical place to distribute the residual funds from class action lawsuits. More details on all of these opportunities can be found within this annual report.
On behalf of all of the Foundation’s grant and subsistence recipients, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Susan M. Lewers Executive Director A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 19
Special Events
Warren Lupel Fund Reception
More than 100 lawyers joined the Illinois Bar Foundation at a tented Reception at the Park Grill in Millennium Park on June 3, 2009, to support the Warren Lupel Fund, adding $25,000 to the Fund. Donations to the Lupel Fund are used for the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Subsistence Program. The Subsistence Program provides support to those lawyers or their families who are unable to support themselves due to age, infirmity or other tragedy.
IBF has seen a significant increase in requests for assistance from the Subsistence Program. In response, the Board of Directors doubled the Subsistence Program budget to provide support for the ill and disabled lawyers who seek our help. General contributions fill in the gap between the need and the restricted funds available through the Lupel Fund.
The Warren Lupel Fund was established in 2004 to recognize Warren’s significant contributions to IBF as its president. The Fund was seeded with an anonymous gift from a grateful client.H undreds of lawyers have added their support to the Fund since. 20 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Special Events,continued
Welcoming a New IBF President The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted two receptions to welcome its new president, Vincent F. Cornelius of Wheaton. Hundreds of lawyers from DuPage and Will Counties attended the receptions. Thanks to FindLaw for underwriting the DuPage County reception and the law firm of Mahoney Silverman & Cross for hosting the Will County reception at its offices. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 21
Lauding a Retiring ISBA President The Illinois Bar Foundation welcomed lawyers from Metro East to the Four Seasons St. Louis for what was supposed to be a lovely evening on the outdoor patio. Heat and wind sent everyone inside to the beautiful lobby where IBF President Vincent F. Cornelius presented ISBA President Jack Carey a plaque thanking him for his service to the Association and Foundation.
Take me out to the ball game
Cubs and Cardinals fans came together at Busch Stadium again this year in support of the Illinois Bar Foundation. The annual match up brought out lawyers and baseball fans from across the state. Scheduling its meeting in conjunction with the event, members of the Workers Compensation Section Council dominated the crowd. 22 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Gala 2008
Excerpt from Gino DiVito’s Acceptance Speech We attorneys are a blessed group. Sometimes, we have the pleasure of representing persons and entities on joyful occasions – such as adoptions and the culmination of business dealings. But more often, we have the privilege of representing people in their bleakest and most desperate times. I am always conscious of the helplessness of our clients – whether powerful or powerless. I’ve represented huge corporations and powerful governmental entities, as well as 2008 powerless individuals. All – without exception – all are totally reliant on our integrity and our competence. When everyone and everything functions properly, facts and law prevail; but never underestimate the power of the lawyer – the person who Hon. Gino L. DiVito accepted the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Distinguished Award for Excellence at Gala 2008 in front of 350 leaders in the legal frames the issues and who presents in a community on October 10. The Foundation presented Gino with its award clear, succinct, and persuasive manner. for his leadership in the legal community and his unwavering commitment to excellence in the profession. In a very real way, the Illinois Gino L. DiVito is regarded as a fair and impartial jurist and exceptional Bar Foundation and this Gala are �al�lawyer. Gino served as a judge for more than 20 years. For the last eight the ultimate display of attorney of those years, he was a justice of the Illinois Appellate Court. He now commitment to what is just and practices with the law firm of Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC. fair. It’s through entities like IBF Gino is an active member of the community. Among his many endeavors, that we attorneys give back; that we Gino co-chairs the CLEAR Commission which, after two years of demonstrate that we remember and deliberations, has submitted to the Illinois General Assembly significant treasure our roots; that we support legislative revisions to the Criminal Code as well as to the Code of Corrections, the work of all our brother and sister a project funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Bar Foundation. Gino attorneys who dedicate their lives to is an IBF Gold Fellow. ensuring justice for the powerless. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 23
Gala 2009
IllinoisHonoring Senate President John J. Cullerton With the Foundation’s Distinguished Award for Excellence
Friday, October 16, 2009 Four Seasons Hotel
Co-Chairs C. Barry Montgomery & Lorna Propes
Board Gala Chair Shawn S. Kasserman al� Past Recipients of the Distinguished Award for Excellence 1999 – Mayor Richard M. Daley Save the Date 2000 – Gery J. Chico 2001 – Scott Turow Gala 2010 2002 – Mary A. Dempsey 2003 – Jerold S. Solovy Friday, October 15, 2010 2004 – Joseph A. Power, Jr. 2005 – Hon. William R. Quinlan Board Gala Chair 2006 – Bernard M. Judge Perry Browder 2007 – Peer Petersen 24 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Lincoln Legacy Society
In 2009, the Illinois Bar Foundation launched the Lincoln Legacy Society exclusively to honor and recognize individuals who have agreed to support the Foundation’s vision to be the statewide leader in advancing equal justice in Illinois by providing for the Foundation in his or her estate plan.
The Lincoln Legacy Society is an honorary organization of friends and benefactors of the Illinois Bar Foundation, who support its mission through estate gifts. Abraham Lincoln, the state’s most famous lawyer, left an indelible mark on the Illinois legal system. So too will Lincoln Legacy Charter Members Society members leave their mark on the legal system through their legacy Vincent & Zina Cornelius, Naperville gifts to the Illinois Bar Foundation. Carl Draper, Springfield Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon James M. Lestikow, Springfield James Reichardt, Villa Park Shari Rhode, Carbondale Lincoln legacy society David & Janet Sosin, Orland Park
Membership Benefits
Through membership in the Lincoln Legacy Society, the Foundation extends its warm appreciation to individuals who make known their thoughtful estate gift intentions and provides the following benefits to its members.
✦ Membership in a select circle of Illinois lawyers;
✦ Invitation to an annual Lincoln Legacy Society recognition event;
✦ Invitation to the Annual Lincoln Legacy Society Estate Planning Seminar for Lawyers;
✦ Recognition in appropriate Illinois Bar Foundation publications;
✦ Special nametag identification at appropriate ISBA and IBF functions
Additionally, by joining the Lincoln Legacy Society you permit the Foundation to thank you, not your executor or trustee, for your generosity and serve as an inspiration to others to make an estate gift and join the Lincoln Legacy Society. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 25
Types of Gifts that Qualify You for Lincoln Legacy Society Membership A lifelong dedication to the principles of our profession should not be ended at death. A bequest or other estate gift may be considered as an extension of the pro bono service obligation all lawyers recognize and embrace. Ask your self whether your family would object to, or even miss, a gift of one or two percent of your estate after your death.
1. Name the Foundation in your will or trust. Consider the following language:
I hereby give the sum of $____ (or, ___ shares of my ____ stock)(or, ___% of my estate) to the Illinois Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization (EIN 37-0810222) c/o Illinois Bar Center, 424 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701.
2. Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of some or all of your qualified retirement plan or IRA; 3. Add the Foundation as one of your beneficiaries to your life insurance; 4. Create a charitable gift annuity. An agreement between you and the Foundation where you make a gift to the Foundation and in return you receive guaranteed fixed-dollar payments for as long as you live. 5. Create a charitable remainder trust. A trust to pay, for a given period, income to a beneficiary you select, and then after that period, the remaining assets pass to the Foundation. 6. Create a charitable lead trust. A trust to pay, for a given period, income to the Illinois Bar Foundation with the remaining assets passing to the beneficiary you select after that period.
If you do remember the Illinois Bar Foundation in your estate plan, we ask that you notify us now so that the Foundation can thank you, not your executor or trustee, for your generosity and thoughtfulness.
Testimonials
My last goodbye to Mother Earth is an The opportunity to become members expression of love to the people and causes of the Lincoln Legacy Society is a thrill that mean the most to me. The Illinois Bar and honor for us. The Bar Foundation Foundation’s efforts through its Subsistence has done so much for lawyers in Illinois Program made my final cut. in the past six decades in a quiet, but -James Reichardt, Villa Park effective way. We know that a part of our legacy needs to include the Illinois Bar Foundation and I had saved money for my family, planned we are confident that the hundreds of lawyers from all over the and saved money for college education for state will include our foundation as a part of their legacy. my child and realized that the important -David and Janet Sosin, Orland Park things for me personally were well in hand. So, helping build a legacy for the work of the I have tried to give back to the profession that Illinois Bar Foundation was a logical extension has provided my livelihood and a rewarding of planning. I know that the Foundation needs an endowment career, by service through Bar Association fund large enough to guaranty its perpetual benefits. I know participation, CLE activities and lifetime I want to be a part of that legacy. So, I have arranged for a gifts. I wanted to make a larger monetary portion of my estate to help build this program. gift than was feasible during my life, and a -Carl Draper, Springfield specific gift from my estate to the Illinois Bar Foundation, was my best option. -James M. Lestikow, Springfield 26 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Fellows(As of June 30, 2009) of the Illinois Bar Foundation
Fellows Officers
John G. Locallo, Chicago Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria Edward J. Burt, Oak Forest Chair Vice Chair Secretary
Pillars of Foundation Gold Fellows Enrico J. Mirabelli, Chicago Cheryl I. Niro, Chicago Joseph A. Bartholomew, Belleville Irene F. Bahr, Wheaton Mary F. Petruchius, Dekalb Nicholas J. Bertschy, Peoria Timothy L. Bertschy, Peoria Kim E. Presbrey, Aurora Terrence J. Lavin, Chicago Joseph G. Bisceglia, Chicago Anthony C. Raccuglia**, Peru Russell K. Scott, Belleville Walter D. Boyle* **, Hennepin James Reichardt, Villa Park Hon. Dennis J. Burke**, Chicago Shari R. Rhode, Murphysboro Lance Callis**, Granite City Leonard M. Ring* **, Chicago Pillars of Profession Lynn C. Cavallo, St. Charles Rudy L. Ruggles* **, Wilmette Vincent F. Cornelius, Wheaton John C. Ryan, Carbondale David N. Dailey, Moline Edward J. Schoenbaum**, Springfield Cameron B. Clark, Chicago Jon W. DeMoss**, Chicago Hon. Naomi H. Schuster, Palos Heights Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon Hon. Gino L. DiVito, Chicago John C. Sciaccotta, Chicago Thomas Q. Keefe, Jr., Belleville Robert K. Downs, Oak Park Hon. Elizabeth W. Sexton, Wheaton Stephen M. Komie, Chicago J. Timothy Eaton, Chicago David B. Sosin, Palos Heights Steven B. Levy, Naperville John L. Fay, Naperville Caeser A. Tabet, Evanston Dr. Mary L. Milano, Chicago Richard D. Felice, Wheaton Susan B. Tatnall, Geneva Arnold G. Rubin, Chicago Thomas A. Foran* **, Chicago Paul A. Teschner* **, Chicago Paul E. Freehling**, Chicago Katherine J. Tillery, Belleville Ralph A. Gabric*, Wheaton Daniel J. Voelker, Chicago Diamond Fellows James P. Ginzkey, Bloomington John J. Waldron* **, Chicago Charles E. Hamilton, Belleville Hon. David W. Watt, Jr.**, Murphysboro Ronald J. Broida, Naperville Hon. Sheldon A. Harris, Northbrook Rory T. Weiler, Geneva Perry J. Browder, Glenview William J. Harte**, Chicago Hon. Milton S. Wharton, East St. Louis Philip H. Corboy**, Chicago Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago Richard W. Zuckerman, Peoria John W. Damisch, Chicago Ann Hatch, Belleville Thomas A. Else, Wheaton Justin L. Heather, Chicago Gregg A. Garofalo, Chicago Terrence K. Hegarty, Chicago Silver Fellows R. Michael Henderson**, Peoria Martin J. Healy, Jr., Chicago Albert F. Hofeld**, Chicago William A. Allison**, Bloomington Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago George R. Hooper* **, Chicago Katherine A. Amari, Chicago John G. Locallo, Chicago Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria Larry M. Amoni, Aurora Warren Lupel, Chicago Justice Thomas L. Kilbride, Rock Island William J. Anaya, Chicago James J. McGrath, Oak Forest John B. Kincaid, Wheaton Kimberly J. Anderson, Chicago James J. Morici, Jr., Chicago Philip E. Koenig**, Moline Frank V. Ariano, Steamboat Springs, CO John G. O’Brien, Arlington Heights Sandor Korein**, East St. Louis William W. Austin, Effingham Christine M. Ory, Wheaton Fred Lane**, Glencoe James P. Baker, Springfield George R. Ripplinger, Jr.**, Belleville James M. Lestikow**, Springfield Hon. Patrice Ball-Reed, Chicago Michael J. Rooney**, Spicewood, TX Peter H. Lousberg**, Rock Island Bernadette M. Barron, Chicago Todd A. Smith, Chicago George F. Mahoney III, Joliet Justice Tobias G. Barry, LaSalle Donald R. Tracy, Springfield Sean M. McCumber, Warrenville Steven B. Bashaw, Chicago A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 27
New Fellows The Illinois Bar Foundation is exciting and dynamic. It is led by a group of dedicated lawyers throughout Illinois who are committed to improving justice for everyone. New programs The Illinois Bar Foundation thanks the are always being considered, and existing programs are always following individuals who joined the Fellows to show their support of the Illinois Bar Foundation. being evaluated. It is one of the best-run and successful non- profit organizations in our state. ✦ Diamond Fellows – Caesar A. Tabet, Chicago {} Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago James McGrath, Oak Forest
N. Lee Beneze, Springfield Loren S. Golden, West Dundee ✦ Silver Fellows Margaret A. Bennett, Oak Brook Maurice E. Gosnell* **, Lawrenceville Keith Hebeisen, Chicago Royal F. Berg, Chicago Richard A. Green**, Carbondale Richard D. Larson, Sycamore Maurice E. Bone**, Belleville Cheri N. Greenlee, Rockford William J. Borah, Homewood Ronald J. Guild, Chicago Chris Levy, East Alton Susan M. Brazas, Rock City Demetri Hassakis*, Mt. Vernon John H. Brechin, Addison John J. Hattery, Galesburg ✦ Fellows S. Powell Bridges, Wilmette Keith A. Hebeisen, Chicago Edward J. Burt, Oak Forest Robert J. Hillebrand, O’Fallon Elizabeth Nicole Carrion, Glen Carbon Richard J. Caldarazzo, Aurora Hon. James F. Holderman**, Chicago Gary Cline, Springfield Jack C. Carey**, Belleville Paula H. Holderman, Chicago Angela P. Donohoo, Troy Clifford M. Carney**, Downers Grove Justice William E. Holdridge, Peoria James R. Carter, Peoria Peter D. Hoste, Chicago Martin Glink, Arlington Heights Judy L. Cates, Swansea Terra Costa Howard, Glen Ellyn John P. Houlihan, Wheaton Neal W. Cerne, Wheaton Michael T. Huguelet, Orland Park Allen D. Churchill*, Belleville Richard L. Hutchison, Tinley Park Eugenia Hunter, Carbondale Thomas A. Clancy, Chicago Angela Imbierowicz, Oak Brook Kenya Jenkins-Wright, Chicago William L. Cleaver, Moline Hon. Mel R. Jiganti**, Winnetka Hon. Andreas Matoesian, Edwardsville Hon. Harry E. Clem, Urbana Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier, Nashville Hon. Gloria G. Coco, River Forest Annemarie E. Kill, Chicago Thomas B. Meyer, Danville Bruce N. Cook, Belleville Hon. Diane M. Lagoski, Mt. Sterling Robert Michalak, Chicago Frank M. Covey, Jr.**, Chicago Richard D. Larson, Sycamore Dan O’Brien, Carlinville Robert A. Creamer, Chicago G. Timothy Leighton, Bloomington Karen S. Darby, Springfield Philip J. Lengle, St. Charles Marian E. Perkins, Chicago Jack B. Davenport, Hickory Hills Phillip B. Lenzini, Peoria Barbara N. Petrungaro, New Lenox Linda E. Davenport, Westmont Hon. Patrick J. Leston**, Glen Ellyn Dion Davi, Wheaton Samuel H. Levine, Naperville Robert Wood Phillips, East Alton Umberto S. Davi, Western Springs Chris Levy, East Alton Arlette G. Porter, Chicago Anita M. DeCarlo, Chicago Francis J. Leyhane, III**, Chicago Tracie Porter, Chicago David A. Decker**, Waukegan Bruce D. Locher, Springfield Barbara L. Delanois, Danville Sean P. MacCarthy, River Forest Hon. Mark A. Schuering, Quincy Karl D. Dexheimer, Belleville J. Mark Maclin, DuQuoin James D. Spiros, Danville Paul P. Didzerekis, Wheaton J. Dennis Marek, Kankakee Robert A. Stuart, Jr., Springfield Edward F. Diedrich**, DeKalb Robert G. Markoff, Chicago Rhea A. Dorsam, Orland Park Hon. Abraham Lincoln Marovitz*, Chicago Michael T. Reagan, Ottawa Patrick T. Driscoll, Jr.**, Chicago Michael E. Massie, Galva C. Eugene Taylor, Canton James F. Dunneback, Orland Park James F. McCluskey, Downers Grove Sharon L. Eiseman, Chicago Thomas A. McConnaughay, Peoria Scott Turner, Edwardsville H. Case Ellis, Crystal Lake Hon. Michael P. McCuskey, Urbana Zeophus J. Williams, Tinley Park Hon. Richard J. Elrod**, Lincolnwood Joseph B. McDonnell, Belleville Marc Wolfe, Woodridge John M. English, Belleville Hon. Brian R. McKillip, Wheaton E. Stanley Enlund* **, Burr Ridge Colleen M. McLaughlin, Wheaton Leslie Wood, Glen Carbon Peter V. Fazio, Jr.**, Chicago Mary E. McSwain, Wheaton Kathryn M. Woodward, Oak Park Hon. Roger G. Fein**, Chicago William F. Meehling, Marshall Howard W. Feldman, Springfield Michael B. Metnick, Springfield Paul M. Fullerton, Wheaton Kevin H. Millon, Wheaton Ronald H. Galowich, Chicago Anthony J. Monaco, Chicago Louis B. Garippo**, Chicago Michael D. Monico**, Chicago *New Fellows July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Gary R. Gehlbach, Dixon Winston C. Moore*, Wheaton Connie R. Gessner, Lombard Christopher Mullen, Chicago 28 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Fellows,continued
There is a famous quote from a Jewish sage: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?” The Bar foundation is unique in that it gives financial aid, not only to organizations and programs that are important, but, critically, and discreetly, it helps to support individual colleagues who are in need. We owe it to ourselves to support our own, as well as others, and that is why I feel the IBF is so important. {}– Andrea (Andy) M. Schleifer, Chicago
Silver Fellows, continued Maureen Sullivan Taylor, Wheaton Dean Nina S. Appel, Chicago John E. Thies, Urbana A. Wadsworth Applebee* **, Jacksonville Hon. Sheila M. Murphy, Chicago Richard L. Thies**, Urbana John H. Armstrong*, Mattoon Alice M. Noble-Allgire, Carterville Lott H. Thomas**, Champaign Gina Arquilla DeBoni, Chicago John K. Norris, Chicago Charles F. Thompson, Jr.**, Aurora Howard Arvey**, Chicago Lisa M. Nyuli, Elgin Robert C. Thurston, Huntley Jennifer M. Ascher, Springfield Hon. Mary K. O’Brien, Essex Hon. Richard L. Tognarelli, Collinsville Lester Asher* **, Chicago Dwight H. O’Keefe III, Springfield William G. Vogt*, Carrollton James W. Ashley* **, Vershire, VT Kevin E. O’Reilly, Chicago Hon. Debra B. Walker, Chicago Louis Atsaves, Lake Forest Dennis J. Orsey, Granite City Edward J. Walsh, Jr., Wheaton Marshall J. Auerbach**, Chicago Ole B. Pace, III**, Sterling Douglas B. Warlick, Geneva Daniel W. Austin, Taylorville Robert T. Park, Rock Island Hon. John A. Wasilewski, Palos Heights Robert S. Baizer, Highland Park Alan Pearlman, Northbrook Donald E. Weihl**, Belleville Stephen W. Baker, Naperville William A. Peithmann, Farmer City Daniel A. Weiler, St. Charles Stanley B. Balbach**, Urbana Norman J. Pollock**, Marengo Hon. James M. Wexstten, Mt. Vernon Jeanne L. Ballor, Mapleton Hon. William R. Quinlan, Chicago Michael C. Wiedel, Elizabeth James H. Bandy**, Belleville Peggy M. Raddatz, La Grange Sonni C. Williams, Peoria Henry R. Barber* **, Springfield Meredith E. Ritchie, LaGrange Hon. Charles R. Winkler, North Riverside Rhett T. Barke, Carbondale Randall Robertson**, Granite City Stewart R. Winstein**, Rock Island George H. Barnard* **, Chicago Harry Q. Rohde, Chicago Hon. Bernard B. Wolfe**, Chicago Morton J. Barnard* **, Chicago David F. Rolewick, Wheaton Marc D. Wolfe, Woodridge Hon. Robert J. Baron**, Joliet Antonio M. Romanucci, Chicago Daniel P. Wurl, Champaign Joseph J. Barr*, Wood River Dennis E. Rose**, St. Louis, MO Arthur H. Barton*, Chicago Donald T. Rubin, Chicago Joseph R. Bartylak**, Alton Jamie L. Bas, Belleville Phillip J. Salerno II, Chicago Fellows Thomas M. Battista, Chicago Regina A. Scannicchio, Chicago Aurora Abella-Austriaco, Chicago Christopher J. Bauer, Greenville Rudolf G. Schade, Jr., Chicago Robert O. Ackley, Mundelein Forrest S. Bayard*, Chicago Stephanie A. Scharf, Chicago Richard L. Ackman**, Kankakee Joseph M. Beck, Wheaton Aimee A. Schatz, Palos Park Thomas J. Ahern, Rolling Meadows Robert C. Beck, Wheaton Andrea M. Schleifer, Chicago Chris J. Aiello, Villa Park Bruce R. Becker* **, Peoria Gary L. Schlesinger, Libertyville Hon. James H. Alesia* **, Chicago Michael G. Beemer, Chicago Ruth Ann Schmitt, Chicago Peter C. Alexander, Carbondale Gregory B. Beggs, Chicago Charles A. Scholz, Quincy Philip B. Alfeld, Godfrey John W. Bell**, Chicago Hon. S. Bruce Scidmore*, Wheaton Frederick W. Allen**, Peoria George S. Bellas, Park Ridge Jennifer A. Shaw, Edwardsville Hon. J. Jeff Allen, Joliet Robert M. Bellatti* **, Springfield Perry S. Smith, Jr., Libertyville Lyle W. Allen**, Peoria Hon. Carole K. Bellows**, Chicago Joan E. Smuda, Chicago Hon. Kathleen M. Alling, Mt. Vernon Josette Belvedere, Chicago Frank A. Sommario, Chicago Rinda Y. Allison, Glen Ellyn Hon. Philip B. Benefiel, Lawrenceville Letitia Spunar-Sheats, Chicago Carrissa M. Alvers, Arlington Heights Dennis J. Beninato, Chicago Ava M. George Stewart, Chicago Robert H. Alvine, Moline Robert M. Bennett, Peoria Hugh A. Strickland**, Carrollton Leonard F. Amari**, Chicago Russell O. Bennett* **, Wilmette Joseph Z. Sudow**, Peoria Catherine C. Anagnost* **, Chicago Fred Benson, Springfield Timothy W. Swain* **, Peoria Hon. Robert J. Anderson, Wheaton Gary S. Benson, Chicago Alfred M. Swanson, Jr., River Forest Marc J. Ansel**, Champaign Margaret C. Benson, Chicago A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 29
Deborah Benzing, South Elgin Elizabeth Nicole Carrion, Glen Carbon Mark W. Damisch, Northbrook James W. Dodge, Springfield David A. Berek, Glenview Brenda M. Carroll, Oak Park Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Mary E. Doherty, Chicago Jill B. Berkeley, Chicago John E. Cassidy, Jr.* **, Peoria Jules Dashow, Chicago Martin A. Dolan, Chicago Arthur M. Berman**, Chicago John J. Cassidy, Jr.**, Naples, FL Champ W. Davis, Jr.**, Chicago Jerome F. Donohoe, Schaumburg Scott A. Berndtson, Naperville Joseph M. Cataldo, Glenview Kimberly A. Davis, Downers Grove Angela Potter Donohoo, Troy Louis A. Berns, Northlake David I. Cates, Swansea Muller Davis, Chicago Harold A. Donovan, Jr.*, Belleville Donald G. Beste* **, Peoria Timothy J. Cavanagh, Chicago Robert E. Davlin* **, Springfield Hon. James K. Donovan, Belleville Samuel J. Betar* **, Lincolnshire Thomas D. Cavenagh, Oak Park Susan Dawson-Tibbits, Peoria Cornelius F. Dore, Jr.* **, Chicago Hon. Paul P. Biebel, Jr., Chicago Gregory A. Cerulo, Peoria Hon. Luther H. Dearborn, Bloomington Barbara A. Downs, Oak Park Donald Bigham, Pinckneyville Hon. Cheryl D. Cesario, Chicago Leonard S. DeFranco, Oak Brook Carl R. Draper, Springfield Donald R. Bird* **, Princeton Michael S. Cetina, Oakbrook Terrace Thomas A. Demetrio**, Chicago Hon. Scott D. Drazewski, Bloomington Terry R. Black, Mt. Vernon Charles A. Chapin, Springfield James T. Demos* **, Chicago Joseph N. DuCanto**, Chicago Sandra M. Blake, Oak Park John R. Chapin**, Springfield Hon. Morton Denlow, Chicago Brigid A. Duffield, Wheaton Scott A. Blumenshine, Chicago James A. Chatz, Chicago Frank E. DePauli, St. Louis, MO Timothy E. Duggan, Springfield Janice L. Boback, Chicago James W. Chipman, Springfield Jessica T. DePinto, Chicago Stuart Duhl**, Chicago Patricia C. Bobb**, Chicago Hon. Michael J. Chmiel, Crystal Lake Frank J. DeSalvo, Wheaton John P.C. Duncan, Chicago Elizabeth J. Boddy, Glen Ellyn Denise L. Church, Springfield James J. DeSanto, Libertyville Hon. Melvin E. Dunn*, Geneva Marianne Guerrini Boe, Kenilworth Paul R. Cicero, Rockford Robert V. Dewey, Jr., Peoria Hon. Wallace B. Dunn, Deerfield Dan L. Boho, Chicago Hon. Carl J. Cipolla*, Chicago Anthony A. DiGrazia* **, Palm Springs, Albert E. Durkin, Chicago William J. Bolotin, Chicago Gates W. Clancy* **, St. Charles FL Marcilene Dutton, Chatham John M. Boreen**, Rockford Michael W. Clancy, St. Charles Debra A. DiMaggio, Chicago Hon. Mark W. Dwyer, Elmhurst Aldo E. Botti, Oak Brook Hon. Joseph M. Claps, River Forest Karen J. Dimond, Chicago Hon. Richard E. Eagleton**, Peoria Glen L. Bower, Effingham Stanley H. Clark, Jr., Bloomington Frank E. DiVito, Rosemont F. Ronald Ealy* **, Effingham Paul R. Bown, Springfield Howard W. Clement* **, Homosassa, Scott W. Dixon**, Belleville Bert H. Early**, Chicago William E. Boylan, Wheaton FL Stuart Dobbs**, Carlinville Larry R. Eaton**, Chicago Hon. Everette Braden**, Chicago Hon. Jeanne R. Cleveland, Evanston Robert W. Dodd**, Champaign Peter C. Economos**, Chicago Robert E. Bradney**, Jacksonville Robert A. Clifford, Chicago Hon. Terrence J. Brady, Libertyville Prof. Michael L. Closen, Chicago William W. Brady* **, Elgin Gary Cline, Springfield H. Ogden Brainard* **, Charleston Hon. John P. Coady, Taylorville Robert P. Bramnik, Chicago Hon. Michel A. Coccia**, Phelps, WI Thomas J. Brannan, Beardstown David S. Cochran, Downers Grove Upgraded fellows Howard H. Braverman* **, Springfield Gary R. Coffey, Edwardsville Lionel I. Brazen*, Chicago W. Thomas Coghill, Jr.**, Belleville Dennis A. Brebner, Lake Bluff James L. Coghlan**, Chicago The Illinois Bar Foundation thanks the following individuals Melinda O. Brennan, Oak Park Nathan M. Cohen* **, Chicago who increased their pledge through the Fellows program. Robert L. Broderick* **, Belleville Hon. Gerald B. Cohn**, Bethalto Arthur W. Brown, Jr.* **, Chicago Richard M. Colombik, Schaumburg Charles G. Brown, DeKalb Mary Ann Connelly, Chicago Deane B. Brown, Highland Park Lyn C. Conniff, Oak Park ✦ Pillar of the Foundation Joseph R. Brown, Jr., Edwardsville David Connolly* **, Rockford Nicholas Bertschy, Peoria Rex L. Brown, Decatur Ann Buche Conroy, Waukegan Thomas A. Bruno, Urbana Richard E. Conser, Golf George G. Bryan**, Urbana Hon. Martin E. Conway, Jr.**, Aledo ✦ Diamond Fellows ✦ Silver Fellows Hon. Elizabeth M. Budzinski, Chicago Stephen L. Corn**, Mattoon Perry Browder, East Alton William Anaya, Chicago George M. Burditt**, Chicago Theodore E. Cornell, Jr.**, Richard M. Buhrfiend, Elmhurst Highland Park Thomas A. Else, Wheaton Kimberly J. Anderson, Chicago Edward J. Burke**, Chicago Peter D. Corti, Chicago Gregg A. Garofalo, Chicago William W. Austin, Effingham William J. Burke, Chicago William J. Costello* **, Chicago Kenneth J. Burns, Jr.**, Lake Bluff William F. Costigan**, Bloomington Christine M. Ory, Wheaton Gloria G. Coco, River Forest Hon. Edward R. Burr, Chicago George J. Cotsirilos**, Chicago Donald R. Tracy, Springfield Connie Rae Gessner, Wheaton Henry J. Burt, Jr.**, Wheaton Eugene Crane, Chicago Dwight O’Keefe, Springfield Woodruff A. Burt**, Freeport Mark Crane**, Chicago Stephen C. Buser, Columbia Donald M. Craven, Springfield ✦ Gold Fellows Perry Smith, Libertyville Robert H. Butzow, Chicago Sandra Crawford, Chicago Joseph G. Bisceglia, Chicago Raquel G. Martinez, Villa Park William P. Cagney, III**, Miami, FL Caswell J. Crebs* **, Robinson Donna Craft Cain, Villa Park James F. Creswell* **, Chicago Heights Lynn Cavallo, St. Charles Thomas F. Sullivan, Jr., Wheaton Larry A. Calvo**, Granite City John Powers Crowley* **, Chicago Vincent F. Cornelius, Wheaton Alfred M. Swanson, River Forest David A. Campbell, Mt. Vernon Christopher F. Cueto, Belleville Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago Douglas B. Warlick, Geneva Sam F. Cannizzaro, Chicago Donna J. Cunningham, Barrington Wilbur D. Capps* **, Carthage Hon. Joseph F. Cunningham**, Fairview Philip Koenig, Rock Island Hon. James M. Wexstten, Nicholas A. Caputo, Chicago Heights Sean McCumber, Warrenville Mt. Vernon Bernard Carey* **, South Holland Lawrence J. Czepiel, Woodridge Thomas Carlisle, New Berlin Joseph A. Dailing, Rockford Shari R. Rhode, Murphysboro Jon G. Carlson**, Edwardsville Joel T. Daly, Countryside Richard W. Zuckerman, Peoria Pledge increases between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. 30 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Fellows,continued In these tough times, the support of the Illinois Bar Foundation means more to organizations supporting the justice system than ever before. Their lawyer subsistence program for attorneys in dire need is a unique function of the foundation that gives back to those in the legal profession. I am proud to be a Fellow. {}– Irene F. Bahr, Wheaton
Fellows, continued Jack D. Franks, Marengo Mauro Glorioso, Westchester Joann M. Fratianni, Lake Forest A. John Goddard, III**, Rockford Patrick L. Edgerton, West Chicago Melanie Frazek, Blue Island William M. Goebel**, Bloomington Robert W. Edler**, Chicago Arthur S. Freeman* **, Chicago Arthur S. Gold**, Chicago Hon. Roger W. Eichmeier**, St. Charles David W. French, Peoria Deborah L. Goldberg, Highland Park Roger P. Eklund* **, Wilmette Richard G. French* **, Chicago Irving H. Goldberg* **, Chicago Joanne Elliott, Arlington Heights Stephen B. Frew, Chicago Jeffrey M. Goldberg, Chicago Michael L. English, Princeton Hon. Joseph L. Fribley, Pana Hon. Richard P. Goldenhersh, Belleville Karen Enright, Chicago Eugene F. Friedman**, Chicago Louis S. Goldstein**, Chicago Hon. Rodney W. Equi, Wheaton Gail T. Friedman, Chicago Boyd F. Goldsworthy* **, Peoria Michael H. Erde, Chicago Mitchell B. Friedman, Chicago Belle L. Gordon, Chicago Karen J. Dilibert Erger, Cedar Rapids, IA Samantha L. Friel, Orland Park Phillip Gordon**, Chicago Gail L. Erschen* **, Aurora Keith E. Fruehling, Urbana John J. Gorey, North Riverside James W. Evans**, Champaign Roger J. Fruin*, Paris Hon. John A. Gorman, Washington Reynolds M. Everett, Jr.**, Galva Steven J. Fruth, Oak Park Hon. Richard E. Grawey, Dunlap John P. Ewart**, Mattoon L. Vernon Frye**, Sterling Milton H. Gray* **, Chicago Tarek A. Fadel, Chicago Perry L. Fuller* **, Winnetka Paulette M. Gray, Woodstock John M. Falasz, Jr.**, Chicago Ellis E. Fuqua* **, Waukegan E. Lynn Grayson, Chicago Bruce D. Falk, Joliet David E. Furnall*, Prophetstown James R. Grebe, Peoria Anthony M. Farace, Chicago Daniel R. Fusco, Chicago Freddi L. Greenberg, Evanston Bruce J. Farrell, Westmont Kent A. Gaertner, Wheaton Gregg N. Grimsley*, Peoria Mary E. Faupel, Eureka Glenn R. Gaffney, Glendale Heights Raylene DeWitte Grischow, Springfield Michael V. Favia, Chicago Joseph M. Gagliardo, Chicago Burton A. Gross, Chicago William L. Fay* **, Jacksonville Richard D. Gaines**, Rockford David M. Grossman, Chicago Arthur W. Fedder, Wheaton Dean G. Galanopoulos, Elmhurst Richard R. Grummon*, Springfield Thomas Feehan* **, Joliet Robert J. Galgan, Jr., Elmhurst Richard S. Gutof, Skokie John C. Feirich**, Scottsdale, AZ David H. Galowich, Chicago John D. Gutzke, Wheaton Michael S. Feist, St. Louis, MO Celia Gamrath, Chicago Chris S. Haaff, Woodstock Lawrence J. Ferolie, Rockford Robert Gamrath, Chicago Margo Lynn Hablutzel, Chicago Anthony B. Ferraro, Rosemont Kelley A. Gandurski, Palos Heights Nancy Hablutzel, Chicago Harold G. Field**, Wheaton Hon. Sheldon C. Garber**, Morton Grove Philip N. Hablutzel, Chicago David Figlioli, Chicago Camela Gardner, Chicago James T. Haddon**, Chicago Robert D. Fink, Chicago Justice Rita B. Garman, Danville Dawn R. Hallsten, Rockford Robert W. Fioretti, Chicago James E. Garrison**, Joliet Hon. R. Morgan Hamilton, Chicago Harry A. Fischer, Jr.* **, Westchester William P. Gavin, Belleville Robert H. Hanaford, Chicago Gretchen E. Fisher, Libertyville J. Robert Geiman**, Palm City, FL Steven F. Hanagan, Mt. Vernon Hon. Richard J. Fitzgerald**, South Holland James A. Geraghty, Wheaton Mark D. Hansen, Peoria Peter Fitzpatrick* **, Chicago Raymond I. Geraldson**, Chicago Linscott R. Hanson**, Park Ridge Robert T. Fleming**, Bloomington Theodore G. Gertz**, Chicago Per K. Hanson**, Northbrook Richard G. Flood, Crystal Lake Scott B. Gibson, Waukegan David K. Harris, Springfield Hon. Peter Flynn, Chicago Paul P. Gilfillan, Peoria Hon. Thomas M. Harris, Jr., Bloomington Joseph R. Fortunato, Jr., Westmont Carey C. Gill, Carbondale Murphy C. Hart, Benton James P. Fox, Springfield H. Joseph Gitlin, Woodstock William E. Hartnett* **, Waukegan Guy C. Fraker**, Bloomington Robert J. Glenn, Jr.**, Arlington Heights Aram A. Hartunian, Chicago Hon. David K. Frankland, Albion Hon. Charles E. Glennon*, Pontiac Darrell L. Hartweg**, Bloomington David B. Franks, Marengo John R. Glidden**, Carthage Franklin M. Hartzell, Carthage Herbert H. Franks**, Marengo Martin L. Glink, Arlington Heights Donald M. Haskell**, Astoria A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 31
Dawn Clark Netsch and Peter C. Alexander honored by The Fellows
T he FelLOWs of the Illinois Bar Foundation presented Dawn Clark Netsch with its Honorary Fellows Award and presented Peter C. Alexander with its Distinguish Service to Law and Society Award at a breakfast on December 7 during the 2008 ISBA Midyear Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel. The Honorary Fellows Award is bestowed on an individual of signal distinction among lawyers whose professional and public careers set an example to which others aspire. The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award is a person who has made a significant contribution to law and society including involvement with the Illinois Bar Foundation.
Dawn Clark Netsch received her B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, from An undergraduate at Southern Illinois University, Peter C. Northwestern in 1948, and graduated first in her class from Alexander returned to the Carbondale campus 24 years later Northwestern University School of Law in 1952. Active in to head its law school. A 1983 graduate of the Northeastern state government since 1970, she was elected to the Illinois University School of Law in Boston, he was a law clerk in U.S. State Senate, serving from 1972 to 1990. Netsch was elected District Court in Danville for two years before entering private Comptroller of Illinois and served from 1991 to 1995 and was the practice in Champaign and later opening offices in Savoy and first woman to win a statewide Illinois office and was also the Watseka. Alexander taught for awhile at Parkland Junior College first woman to be nominated by a major political party to run for before widening his legal education scope and joining the faculty Governor of Illinois. Netsch has practiced law in Washington, at the Dickinson School of Law in 1992. During his 11 years there, D.C., and Chicago, and has been a member of the Northwestern he served as associate dean. School of Law faculty since 1965. Active for years in the Illinois State Bar Association, Alexander Dawn Clark Netsch, in her roles as an attorney, educator, author, chaired the Committee on Delivery of Legal Services and is a state legislator, advocate for civil rights, state comptroller, and member of the Committee on Legal Education, Admission and 1994 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has built a reputation Competence, as well as the Lincoln Bicentennial Committee. for outstanding public service to the people of Illinois. Dean Alexander is a Fellow of the Illinois Bar Foundation. He has encouraged faculty members to become active in ISBA committees and section councils. Through Dean Alexander’s leadership, the SIU law school demonstrates a commitment to public service through clinics and pro bono work which serve critical needs within underserved segments of the community. 32 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
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Fellows, continued Donald R. Jackson, Peoria Hon. Glenn T. Johnson**, Chicago Jerald E. Jackson**, Decatur Jenifer L. Johnson, Springfield Hon. Dennis G. Hatch, Nashville William C. Jackson* **, Rockford K.O. Johnson, DeKalb Roger E. Haughey**, Champaign Kevin P. Jacobs, Bloomington Thomas S. Johnson**, Rockford Dean Harry J. Haynsworth, IV, St. Paul, MN Miles L. Jacobs, Joliet Watts C. Johnson* **, Princeton Patrick J. Head* **, Chicago William R. Jacobs, II, Des Plaines Alan R. Johnston* **, Chicago Hon. John F. Hechinger**, Chicago Charles T. Jacques, Oakbrook Terrace John J. Johnston, Belleville Robert G. Heckenkamp*, Springfield James M. Janovetz, Peoria Matthew P. Jones, Peoria Matthew S. Hefflefinger, Morton Edward Jarot, Jr., Plainfield Norman P. Jones* **, Springfield Elliot Heidelberger, Hanover Park John B. Jenkins**, Danville Robert E. Jones**, Downers Grove Hon. James D. Heiple**, Peoria Kenya Jenkins-Wright, Chicago Hon. Thomas H. Jones, Murphysboro Mark Hellner, Chicago Albert E. Jenner, Jr.* **, Chicago Wayne S. Jones**, Paris Ryan M. Henderson, Naperville Peter R. Jennetten, Peoria Hon. Edward R. Jordan, Arlington Heights Thomas F. Hennessy, III, Belleville Robert H. Jennetten, Peoria Ford C. “Chet” June, III, Joliet Hon. Carl F.J. Henninger* **, Wheaton Hon. Harold L. Jensen**, Urbana Gerald D. Jutila, Waukegan James R. Henson**, Galesburg Michele M. Jochner, Chicago Fredrick F. Kalivoda* **, Rockford T. Donald Henson**, LaSalle Don E. Johnson**, Pinckneyville Theophil C. Kammholz* **, Chicago George L. Herbolsheimer* **, LaSalle Gary T. Johnson, Chicago Chester T. Kamin, Chicago Roland A. Herrmann, Green Valley, AZ Richard G. Hershey* **, Taylorville Frederick J. Hess**, Belleville Peter A. Hess* **, Chicago Sidney J. Hess, Jr.**, Chicago Distinguished Service to Law Honorary Fellows Joseph F. Hession* **, Peoria Charles C. Hines, Carbondale and Society Award Recipients Robert J. Hinkes* **, Chicago 1984 - Arthur Goldberg* Karl K. Hoagland, Jr., Alton 1984 - Hon. Arthur Goldberg* 1985 - President Gerald R. Ford* Roy E. Hofer**, Chicago 1985 - President Gerald R. Ford* 1985 - Robert C. Underwood* Richard H. Hoffman**, Chicago Grady E. Holley**, Springfield 1986 - Justin A. Stanley* 1986 - John E. Cribbet Brent D. Holmes, Mattoon 1987 - Hon. Dan Rostenkowski 1986 - Arthur J. England John T. Holmstrom, Jr.**, Rockford Reginald J. Holzer* ** 1988 - Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh 1987 - Hon. Frank J. McGarr Thomas C. Homburger**, Chicago 1989 - Hon. Jewel S. LaFontant-Mankarious* 1987 - William H. Webster Paul Homer, Chicago 1990 - Hon. Edward Levi* 1988 - Thomas D. Morgan Dennis W. Hoornstra, Wheaton Howard Hoosin* **, Glenview 1991 - Hon. Abraham Lincoln Marovitz* 1988 - Hon. Warren D. Wolfson John J. Hopkins, Edwardsville 1992 - Hon. William J. Bauer 1989 - Richard J. Phelan John J. Horeled, Crystal Lake Richard J. Hoskins, Chicago 1993 - Sen. Alan J. Dixon 1990 - Justice Howard C. Ryan John P. Houlihan, Wheaton 1996 - Justice Mary Ann G. McMorrow 1990 - Justice Daniel P. Ward* Richard V. Houpt**, Barrington 1997 - Sen. Paul Simon* 1992 - Justice William G. Clark* Francis J. Householter* **, Kankakee Timothy Howard, Peoria 1998 - Hon. Earl E. Strayhorn 1992 - Justice Thomas J. Moran* Philip S. Howe**, Grayslake 1999 - Ralph A. Gabric* 1993 - Hon. Robert E. Wiss* Ralph R. Hruby, Wheaton Katherine S. Gorman Hubler, Peoria 2000 – John B. Kincaid 1994 - Hon. Harry G. Comerford Kevin J. Huck, Wheaton 2001 – Justice Thomas L. Kilbride 1994 - Hon. Thomas E. Hornsby Matthew R. Huff, Chicago 2002 – R. Michael Henderson 1997 - Justice William D. Stiehl Raymond L. Huff, Peoria Alan C. Hultman* **, Downers Grove 2005 – Leonard Amari 1999 – Joel Daly Lawrence H. Hunt, Jr.**, Chicago 2006 – Cheryl I. Niro 2004 – Hon. Abner Mikva Eugenia Hunter, Carbondale Thomas W. Hunter, Barrington 2007 – George R. Ripplinger Jr. 2006 – Terrence Hake Edward W. Huntley, Springfield 2008 – Peter C. Alexander 2007 – Thomas P. Sullivan Hon. Susan F. Hutchinson, Crystal Lake 2008 – Dawn Clark Netsch Hon. Michael B. Hyman, Chicago Hon. Anthony A. Iosco, Elk Grove *Deceased A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 33
I support IBF because it is one of the few foundations providing much needed support to law- related charitable organizations in Southern and Central Illinois. Many of these worthwhile groups could not succeed without the help of the Illinois Bar Foundation. { – George R. Ripplinger, Jr., Belleville }
Malcolm S. Kamin**, Chicago Allen L. Landmeier, Geneva Emilio E. Machado, Chicago Hon. John P. Meyer**, Danville Stanley R. Kaminski, Orland Park Frederic S. Lane**, Chicago Hon. Thaddeus S. Machnik, Chicago Thomas B. Meyer, Danville Larry R. Kane, Chicago Scott D. Lane, Chicago Hon. William D. Maddux**, Chicago Robert A. Michalak, Chicago Robert John Kane, Springfield Stephen I. Lane, Chicago Hon. Terence M. Madsen, Princeton Carla R. Michelotti**, Chicago Jared Kaplan, Chicago E. Paul Lanphier, Jr., Elmhurst Philip F. Maher, Chicago Terrence R. Miles, Danville Daniel Karlin* **, Chicago John J. Lapinski, Oak Brook Earle A. Malkin, Las Vegas, NV Hon. Ben K. Miller**, Chicago Jeremy S. Karlin, Galesburg Joseph M. Laraia, Wheaton Matthew A. Maloney*, Princeton Christopher T. Miller, Chicago Mark L. Karno, Chicago Christopher P. Larson, Peoria Stuart M. Mamer**, Champaign Howard S. Miller**, Elgin Sheldon Karon**, Chicago Paul H. LaRue**, Chicago Lorenzo A. Mancini, Wheaton Robin R. Miller, LaGrange Justin Karubas, Naperville Jerry A. Latherow, Chicago Mark D. Manetti, Oak Brook Hon. Richard H. Mills, Springfield Melvin L. Katten**, Chicago J. Martin Lawless* **, Peoria Claire A. Manning, Springfield Newton N. Minow**, Chicago Isador I. Katz* **, Rock Island Brian C. Lawlyes, Westville Hon. Samuel C. Maragos* **, Chicago Joseph F. Mirabella, Wheaton Julie Keehner Katz, Belleville Douglas R. Lawlyes, Westville Allan J. Marco* **, Downers Grove Jerome Mirza*, Chicago Martin H. Katz**, Rock Island Tom Leahy, Chicago Michael M. Marick, Chicago J.C. Mitchell**, Marion Hon. Nancy J. Katz, Chicago John R. Lee, Wilmette Lisa A. Marino, Chicago Richard N. Molchan**, Peoria Robert C. Keck*, Wilmette James P. LeFante, Peoria Michael J. Marovich, Orland Park James E. Molenaar**, Lansing Distinguished Service to Law Honorary Fellows Patrick C. Keeley, Wheaton Stuart R. Lefstein**, Rock Island Kathryn S. Marshall**, Anacortes, WA James S. Montana, Jr.**, Chicago Stephen G. Kehoe, Chicago Morris I. Leibman*, Chicago Kevin T. Martin**, Chicago James D. Montgomery, Chicago and Society Award Recipients Emily Kelly, Wheaton Larry M. Leiken**, Eureka Nancy L. Martin, Chicago Timothy E. Moran, Chicago 1984 - Arthur Goldberg* Kathryn A. Kelly, LaGrange Hiram H. Lesar*, Carbondale William J. Martin**, Oak Park John A. Morris**, Chicago 1984 - Hon. Arthur Goldberg* 1985 - President Gerald R. Ford* Timothy W. Kelly, Bloomington Edward H. Levi* **, Chicago Raquel G. Martinez, Villa Park Donald T. Morrison, Waukegan Thomas W. Kelty, Springfield Lori G. Levin, Chicago Frank H. Masters, Jr.* **, Joliet John H. Morrison, Evanston 1985 - President Gerald R. Ford* 1985 - Robert C. Underwood* John J. Kennelly**, Chicago Bonnie Levo, Troy Hugh M. Matchett* **, Chicago Joseph A. Morrissey**, Rockford 1986 - Justin A. Stanley* 1986 - John E. Cribbet Marylou Lowder Kent**, Springfield Elizabeth Levine Levy, Edwardsville Hon. Andreas Matoesian, Edwardsville Michelle R. Mosby-Scott, Danvers Daniel E. Kepner, Springfield Susan M. Lewers, Chicago Hon. Veronica B. Mathein, Northbrook Nicholas J. Motherway**, Chicago 1987 - Hon. Dan Rostenkowski 1986 - Arthur J. England Hon. J. Lawrence Keshner*, Richard A. Lewin* **, Chicago Hon. Stephen C. Mathers, Galesburg Craig B. Mousin, Chicago 1988 - Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh 1987 - Hon. Frank J. McGarr Edwardsville Hon. Loren Lewis, Benton Edward A. Matuga, LaGrange Hon. Kenneth Moy**, Wheaton 1989 - Hon. Jewel S. LaFontant-Mankarious* 1987 - William H. Webster Travis J. Ketterman, Geneva George G. Leynaud, Peru James F. Mazzulla, Barrington James J. Moylan, Chicago Michael P. Kiley, Shelbyville Rebecca M. Leynaud, Peru John C. McAndrews* **, Rock Island David B. Mueller**, Peoria 1990 - Hon. Edward Levi* 1988 - Thomas D. Morgan Hon. Everett D. Kimmel, Carbondale Michael R. Lied, Peoria John C. McCarthy**, Rockford Marcia L. Mueller, Rockford 1991 - Hon. Abraham Lincoln Marovitz* 1988 - Hon. Warren D. Wolfson Edward J. Kionka**, Carbondale Gary R. Lietz**, Champaign Maurice J. McCarthy**, Chicago Hon. Thomas R. Mulroy, Jr., Chicago Evan M. Kjellenberg**, Chicago Rex K. Linder, Peoria Hon. John R. McClean, Jr.**, Cristina Mungai, Chicago 1992 - Hon. William J. Bauer 1989 - Richard J. Phelan Herbert J. Klein, Peru Hon. David Linn* **, Skokie Rock Island Judith W. Munson, Chicago 1993 - Sen. Alan J. Dixon 1990 - Justice Howard C. Ryan Hon. James A. Knecht, Normal Lyle E. Lipe, Petersburg Justice Mary McDade, Peoria Brian Murphy, Chicago 1996 - Justice Mary Ann G. McMorrow 1990 - Justice Daniel P. Ward* Robert C. Knuepfer, Chicago Nolan Lipsky, Petersburg Mary T. McDermott, Chicago David E. Murray**, Sterling William H. Knuppel, Havana David P. List* **, Naples, FL Jerome McDonald, Mt. Vernon Hon. Leonard Murray, Chicago 1997 - Sen. Paul Simon* 1992 - Justice William G. Clark* Frank J. Kopecky, Springfield Brian P. Liston, Hinsdale Ward F. McDonald**, Champaign Norman H. Nachman* **, Chicago 1998 - Hon. Earl E. Strayhorn 1992 - Justice Thomas J. Moran* James N. Kosmond, Chicago Robert A. Loeb, Chicago Hon. John A. McElligott*, Chicago Donald C. Nagel, Chicago Hon. Stephen A. Kouri, Peoria Susan E. Loggans**, Chicago Guy E. McGaughey, Jr.*, Lawrenceville Cecilia L. Najera, Wheaton 1999 - Ralph A. Gabric* 1993 - Hon. Robert E. Wiss* Kathleen M. Kraft, Bloomington Timothy J. Londrigan, Springfield William D. McGrath, Champaign Robert J. Napleton, Chicago 2000 – John B. Kincaid 1994 - Hon. Harry G. Comerford John A. Krause* **, Geneva Marc C. Loro, Springfield Timothy J. McJoynt, Downers Grove Raymond A. Nash, Joliet 2001 – Justice Thomas L. Kilbride 1994 - Hon. Thomas E. Hornsby Robert D. Kreisman, Chicago Joseph R. Lowery**, Belleville Neil McKay* **, Chicago Walter W. Naumer, Jr., DuQuoin Kathleen L. Krochock, Downers Grove John J. Lowrey, Chicago Laura L. McKinney, Chicago Patrick J. Navin* **, Chicago 2002 – R. Michael Henderson 1997 - Justice William D. Stiehl Barry L. Kroll**, Chicago Donald G. Lubin**, Chicago Luther C. McKinney, Wonder Lake Earl L. Neal* **, Chicago 2005 – Leonard Amari 1999 – Joel Daly Jeffrey J. Kroll, Chicago Adela C. Lucchesi, Chicago Robert E. McLaughlin*, Galesburg Bob Nelson, Belleville Patrick J. Kronenwetter, Glen Ellyn J. William Lucco, Edwardsville Justice Mary Ann G. McMorrow, Hon. C. David Nelson, Harrisburg 2006 – Cheryl I. Niro 2004 – Hon. Abner Mikva Elizabeth L. Krueger, Wheaton Lawrence A. Ludens* **, Morrison Chicago David C. Nelson, Belleville 2007 – George R. Ripplinger Jr. 2006 – Terrence Hake Joel A. Kunin**, East St. Louis Mark A. Ludolph, West Peoria William A. McNutt, Decatur James A. Nepple, Rock Island 2008 – Peter C. Alexander 2007 – Thomas P. Sullivan Marlene A. Kurilla, Chicago Christine B. Ludwiszewski**, Wheaton Heather A. McPherson, Freeport Matthew M. Neumeier, Chicago Theodore G. Kutsunis, Rock Island John R. Luedtke**, Bloomington Brian L. McPheters, Champaign Torrie Mark Newsome, Waukegan 2008 – Dawn Clark Netsch Pamela J. Kuzniar, Chicago Barbara K. Lundergan, Chicago John P. McTigue, Wheaton Mary T. Nicolau, Chicago *Deceased Richard G. Lambert**, Marion Bryan P. Lynch, Chicago Richard L. Menson, Chicago John P. Nicoara, Peora 34 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
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Fellows, continued Hon. Alfred L. Pezman*, Quincy Renee L. Robinson, Aurora Joseph W. Phebus, Urbana Russel G. Robinson, Hoffman Estates William L. Niro, Chicago Henry W. Phillips* **, Fairbury Hon. Philip J. Rock, Chicago John L. Nisivaco, Chicago Robert W. Phillips, East Alton John P. Roddy**, Chicago Henry D. Noetzel**, Peoria Stephen D. Phillips, Lake Forest J. Reed Roesler, Peoria Dennis A. Norden, Chicago John T. Phipps**, Champaign Susan W. Rogaliner, Geneva Hon. Steven L. Nordquist, Rockford John J. Piccione, Wheaton Larry R. Rogers, Jr., Chicago Angelica J. Norris, Arlington Heights George J. Picha**, Rockford Mary E. Rosen-Swanson, Park Ridge Charles J. Northrup, Springfield John C. Piland, Mahomet John W. Rosenbloom, Rockford John E. Norton**, Wheaton Amos M. Pinkerton* **, Arlington Heights Philip Rosenstrock, Chicago John K. Notz, Jr., Chicago Henry L. Pitts* **, Chicago Samuel R. Rosenthal* **, Chicago Hon. Stuart Nudelman, Chicago Theodore A.E. Poehlmann**, Woodstock Kenneth D. Ross, Chicago Bernard J. Nussbaum**, Chicago Sarah L. Poeppel, Naperville Peter L. Rossiter, Glencoe Christopher D. Oakes, Northbrook Thomas A. Polachek, Chicago Ronald A. Roth, Granite City Daniel R. O’Brien**, Peoria Sidney L. Port**, Des Plaines Donald S. Rothschild, Summit Daniel W.L. O’Brien, Carlinville Arlette G. Porter, Chicago Peter L. Rotskoff, Springfield Lawrence T. O’Brien, River Forest Helen Viney Porter* **, Northfield Prof. Ronald D. Rotunda, Champaign Walter J. O’Brien, II**, Oakbrook Terrace Lewis M. Porter, Jr.**, Northfield Philip C. Ruddy**, Aurora Patrick H. O’Connor, Chicago Tracie R. Porter, Chicago David S. Ruder**, Chicago Richard B. Ogilvie* **, Chicago Robert H. Potter* **, Morrison Tomas Morgan Russell*, Chicago E. Lawrence Oldfield, Oak Brook Thomas H. Price* **, Elmhurst Peggy J. Ryan, Springfield Robert T. Oleszkiewicz, Chicago Frederick C. Prillaman, Springfield Thomas F. Ryan**, Mattoon Thomas W. O’Neal, Peoria Kenneth C. Prince* **, Chicago Thomas H. Ryerson, Wheaton Hon. P. J. O’Neill, Peoria Edward G. Proctor* **, Chicago Terrie Rymer, Oak Park Patrick M. Ouimet, Woodstock Charles J. Prorok, Rockford Manuel Sanchez**, Chicago Cordell J. Overgaard**, Chicago John R. Pusey, Peoria Ronald A. Sandler**, Chicago David K. Overstreet, Mt. Vernon Harvey Pyes, Chicago Elroy C. Sandquist, Jr.* **, Chicago Hon. Stephen R. Pacey, Paxton David R. Quade, Waukegan Hon. Warren A. Sappington**, Decatur Charles L. Palmer**, Champaign John W. Quinn, Grayslake John G. Satter**, Dwight Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki, Chicago Jon J. Racklin, Olney Joanne H. Saunders* **, Tucson, AZ James R. Parham**, Belleville Theodore C. Rammelkamp* **, Jacksonville Frank A. Scafuri, LaGrange Sally L. Park, Chicago Donald J. Ramsell, Wheaton Michael J. Scalzo, Oak Brook Drew Parker, Peoria Gary S. Rapaport, Springfield Todd D. Scalzo, Wheaton James A. Parker, Palatine Hon. S. Louis Rathje, Wheaton Thomas J. Scannell, Chicago Hon. Donald R. Parkinson, Urbana Judith A. Rau, Waterloo Harry M. Schaffner, Geneva Darrel F. Parish, Decatur Edward H. Rawles**, Champaign Thomas P. Shanzle-Haskins, Springfield Richard H. Parsons, Peoria E. James Raymond, Addison Donald C. Schiller**, Chicago Theodore A. Pasquesi, Highland Park Michael T. Reagan, Ottawa Sidney S. Schiller* **, Chicago David P. Pasulka, Chicago John T. Reardon* **, Quincy Justice Daniel L. Schmidt, Peoria Robert B. Patterson**, Chicago Richard F. Record, Jr.**, Mattoon Suzanne Schmitz, Carbondale Lynn E. Patton, Springfield Clarence O. Redman**, Chicago Hon. Loren E. Schnack**, Quincy Bernard Z. Paul, DeKalb Douglas M. Reimer, Chicago Christa M. Schneider, Wheaton Eugene I. Pavalon**, Chicago John J. Rekowski, Collinsville S.S. Schneider*, Bloomington Kerry R. Peck, Chicago Dennis A. Rendleman**, Springfield Dennis T. Schoen, Chicago Hon. Wilbur F. Pell, III**, Chicago Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds, Glenview George L. Schoenbeck, Palos Heights Sandra M. Pellegrino, Peoria C. Harker Rhodes, Jr.* **, Glen Ellyn Michael Schostok, Libertyville Gary M. Peplow**, Peoria Jeffrey D. Richardson, Decatur Bruce H. Schoumacher, Chicago Roy I. Peregrine, Wheaton Richard E. Richman* **, Murphysboro Paul R. Schouten, Palos Heights Ronald W. Periard, Taylorville Hon. Bradner C. Riggs, Rockford E. Wayne Schroeder**, Decatur Marian E. Perkins, Chicago Donald C. Rikli* **, Highland Hon. Mark A. Schuering, Quincy Paul Perona, Peru Bernard B. Rinella**, Chicago David B. Schulman, Chicago Frank A. Perrecone, Rockford John J. Riodan* **, Chicago Mark S. Schuver, Belleville Mitchell M. Peskin, Wheaton Steven D. Rittenmeyer, Macomb Gary S. Schwab, Springfield Steven N. Peskind, Geneva Roger A. Ritzman, Wheaton David J. Schwaner, Chicago Angela E. Peters, Buffalo Grove Richard G. Rius, Oak Brook Allen D. Schwartz**, Glencoe Donald G. Peterson, Chicago J. William Roberts, Springfield Hugh J. Schwartzberg**, Chicago Alfred L. Petrocelli, Jr., Munster, IN Keith E. Roberts**, Wheaton Lawrence A. Scordino, Chicago Barbara N. Petrungaro, New Lenox Troy I. Roberts, Peoria Gregory A. Scott, Springfield A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 35
I contribute to lots of good causes because I believe in sharing my good fortune. I contribute to IBF in particular because I like the idea of lawyers throughout Illinois, who make a living arguing with each other on behalf of clients, agreeing to pool resources in a collective, organized and professional approach to charitable giving. { – Donald R. Tracy, Springfield }
Hon. Jeanne E. Scott, Springfield Hon. Marjan Peter Staniec, Chicago James M. Trapp**, Chicago H. Blair White**, Chicago Michael Todd Scott, Danvers Justin A. Stanley* **, Chicago William F. Trapp*, Springfield Robert H. White* **, Geneseo R. Stephen Scott, Springfield Lawrence A. Stein, Wheaton Angel M. Traub, Lombard Wenona Y. Whitfield, Carbondale William J. Scott, Jr., Wheaton Herbert C. Steinmetz**, Aurora Willis R. Tribler, Chicago Jack M. Whitney, II* **, Chicago Julie Ann Sebastian, River Forest Harry J. Sterling, Fairview Heights Dennis R. Triggs, Peoria Robert H. Wier**, Elmhurst Robert E. Senechalle, Jr., Forest Park Jerome H. Stern, Chicago April G. Troemper, Springfield Dick L. Williams, Morton Duane L. Serck, Normal John N. Stevens*, Bloomington Richard J. Troy* **, Chicago Karl C. Williams* **, Rockford James A. Serritella**, Chicago Hon. Max B. Stewart**, Hamilton Theodore J. Tsoumas**, Chicago Latham Williams, Chicago Peter M. Sfikas**, Hinsdale Robert F.A. Stocke*, Flora James L. Tungate, Watseka Lloyd E. Williams, Jr., Chicago James A. Shapiro, Chicago Victor J. Stone**, Champaign Ralph T. Turner**, Bloomington Robert E. Williams, Bloomington Samuel H. Shapiro* **, Kankakee Timothy J. Storm, Wauconda Richard L. Turner, Sycamore Zeophus J. Williams, Tinley Park Michael F. Sheehan, Jr.*, Chicago Jim L. Stortzum, Orland Park Scott Turner, Edwardsville Hon. James R. Williamson, Vienna William J. Sheehan, Springfield Roy W. Strawn, Edwardsville Donald Uchtmann, Urbana Lisa Y. Wilson, Washington Lloyd E. Shefsky**, Chicago Robert C. Strodel**, Peoria Craig L. Unrath, Knoxville Richard A. Wilson, Chicago Michael G. Shelly* **, Chicago Hon. Jane Stuart, Chicago Laura M. Urbik-Kern, Hinsdale E. Harold Wineland* **, Flora John C. Shepherd* **, St. Louis, MO Robert A. Stuart, Jr., Springfield Roy W. VanderKamp**, Rock Island Bryan R. Winter, Waukegan John L. Shepherd, Rockford Frank G. Sulewski* **, Chicago William Van Hagey, Mahomet Hon. Diane E. Winter, Gurnee Jonathan D. Sherman, Chicago Leo J. Sullivan, III, Waukegan Robert T. Varney, Bloomington Robert E. Wiss* **, Washington, DC William F. Sherwood, Carbondale Patrick J. Sullivan*, Chicago Victoria Vasileff, Belleville George P. Wittman, Jerseyville Jonathan Shimberg, Evanston Thomas F. Sullivan, Jr., Wheaton Frederick P. Velde**, Springfield Mark E. Wojcik, Chicago Richard A. Siebel**, Chicago Anthony W. Summers, Oak Brook John W. Vescelus* **, Mesa, AZ Ilene M. Wolf, Buffalo Grove Jack M. Siegel**, Chicago William P. Sutter**, Chicago L. Kevin Vick, Swansea Stuart H. Wolf, Arlington Heights Brian C. Silverman, Urbana Ralph J. Swanson* **, Danville William J. Voelker, Jr.* **, Peoria Marc Wolfe, Woodridge David J. Silverman, Joliet Martha Swatek, Geneva Donald F. Vonachen* **, Peoria Hon. Warren D. Wolfson, Chicago Geraldine C. Simmons, Chicago Jean A. Swee, Bloomington Peter von Gontard, St. Louis James C. Wollrab* **, Bloomington Arthur Simon, Chicago James R. Sweeney, Chicago Beth D. Wade, Arlington Heights Leslie Wood, Glen Carbon Robert A. Simon*, Skokie Hon. Rhoda Davis Sweeney, Chicago Hon. Nancy Schuster Waites, Lois Wood, Edwardsville Mark W. Simons, Waukegan Sanford Takiff, Glencoe Mundelein George W. Woodcock, Jr.**, Samuel K. Skinner**, Chicago Athena T. Taite, Chicago Hon. Stephen E. Walter, Grayslake Mt. Carmel Hon. David A. Skryd, Chicago Hon. Bruno J. Tassone, Chicago Eunice Ward, Chicago Kathryn M. Woodward, Oak Park Barbara O. Slanker, Champaign C. Eugene Taylor, Canton Philip H. Ward, Jr.**, Sterling Hon. Alfred E. Woodward* **, Daniel J. Slattery, Chicago John C. Taylor, Champaign Michael J. Warner**, Rock Island Wheaton Earl B. Slavitt*, Chicago Anne E. Thar, Chicago Dey W. Watts**, Glencoe Bernard Wysocki, Waukegan Charles W. Smith, Waukegan John T. Theis, Chicago Albert G. Webber, III, Decatur John A. Yantis**, Shelbyville David A. Smith, Oregon David C. Thies, Urbana Carl M. Webber**, Urbana Craig S. Young, Metamora Len Young Smith* **, Winnetka Colleen Thomas, Dundee Craig R. Webber* **, Urbana Duane D. Young**, Springfield S. Craig Smith, Paris James G. Thomas* **, Champaign William C. Weinsheimer**, Chicago Kevin Yusman, Joliet Julia Jensen Smolka, Park Ridge Hon. Lucia T. Thomas*, Chicago Lester S. Weinstine**, Morrison James Zacharias*, Chicago Perry J. Snyderman**, Chicago Roger W. Thompson* **, Lincoln Paul R. Welch*, Bloomington Patricia A. Zimmer, Belleville Jerold S. Solovy**, Chicago Christopher P. Threlkeld, Edwardsville Robert E. Wells, Jr., Belleville Michael J. Zink, Chicago Hon. Christy W. Solverson, Carbondale Edward N. Tiesenga, Oak Brook David L. Wenthworth II, Peoria Carl A. Sorling* **, Springfield Christopher M. Tietz, Decatur Kenneth F. Werts, Mt. Vernon Hon. Ronald D. Spears, Taylorville Hon. George W. Timberlake, David A. West, Belleville * Deceased Thomas C. Speedie, Jr., Springfield Mt. Vernon James K. Weston, Sr., Naperville ** Charter Fellows James D. Spiros, Danville Hon. Rolland F. Tipsword* **, John Page Wham* **, Centralia Alfred A. Spitzzeri, Naperville Taylorville Patricia H. Wharton, East St. Louis Peter A. Staben*, Waukegan James K. Toohey, Chicago Hon. Bonnie M. Wheaton, Wheaton We apologize for any errors and/or Michael A. Stanfa, Kankakee Hon. John G. Townsend, Urbana Hon. Alexander P. White**, Des Plaines omissions Denise Y. Staniec, Chicago Hon. Harold F. Trapp* **, Springfield Hon. Daniel J. White* **, Oak Lawn 36 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Contributions
We need the Bar Foundation – and it needs our support – more now, in difficult times, than ever before in our history, as the lawyers of Illinois reach out to those who have become the most vulnerable – the elderly, the disadvantaged and the little children. {}– Thomas S. Johnson, Rockford
Gala 2008 Underwriters Chicago Bar Association Chicago-Kent College of Law Crisham & Cubes Ltd. Contributors Codilis & Associates PC Enrico Mirabelli DuPage County Bar Association Preferred Capital Lending Partner Eck, Schafer & Punke, LLP Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC Thomas A. Else Hon. Roger Fein Donations Go Next Benefactors Michael Behn Gould & Pakter Dennis Brebner & Associates Harris Private Bank Philip H. Corboy Foundation Perry & Michelle Browder Hassakis & Hassakis PC Sidley Austin LLP John J. Cassiday Jr. The Healy Law Firm SimmonsCooper LLC C.D. Cesario Committee to Elect Tom Holbrook Kevin J. Conway Illinois Association of Defense Trial Patrons Cook, Ysursa, Bartholomew, Counsel Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association Amari & Locallo Brauer & Shevlin Jefferson Policy Consultants Anesi Ozmon Rodin Novak & Kohen Ltd. Thomas L. Duston Jensen Reporting Cassiday Schade LLP James Figliulo John Marshall Law School Hartigan & Cuisiner John & Jeanne Gallo Kankakee County Bar Association Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Rob Gamrath Marty Katz Hurley McKenna & Mertz Hilfman Martin & Barr PC Kelly Law Offices ISBA Mutual Insurance Company Hon. James & Mrs. Paula Holderman John Kincaid Jenner & Block LLP John B. Jenkins Alexis & Anthony Lewis Lupel Weininger LLP Peter C. John John G. Locallo Morici Figlioli & Associates Benjamin & Carol Mackoff Loyola University School of Law Christine M. Ory P.C. Philip F. Maher Warren Lupel Richard D. Felice P.C. James J. Morici, Jr. Hon. Rita M. Novak MM Surveying Company, Inc. Romanucci & Blandin McCorkle Court Reporters, Inc. Winston & Strawn LLP Stephen Pflaum Antonio Romanucci Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Bruce Schoumacher Pearson LLP Motherway & Napleton Table Sponsors David & Janet Sosin Don Tracy Mullen Law Offices Edward J. Burt John & Kathleen Vondran Northwest Suburban Bar Association Hassakis & Hassakis Charles Winkler Kevin E. O’Reilly Illinois State Bar Association Eugene Pavalon The John Marshall Law School Quinn Johnston Henderson & Pretorius Michael W. Rathsack Russell K. Scott, Greensfelder Program Book Sponsors Hemker & Gale PC Russell K. Scott Sosin & Arnold Ltd. & Wojdyla Streamline Survey Arnstein & Lehr Tully Family Foundation Attorneys Title Guarantee Fund United Graphics & Mailing Group Avery Camerlingo & Kill LLC Urban & Burt, Ltd. Raffle Sponsor Royal Berg USA & M Midwest Inc. Preferred Capital Lending Dennis Brebner & Associates Winters Enright Salzetta & Hon. Dennis J. Burke O’Brien LLC Myron M. Cherry & Associates A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 37
Auction Donors Line Drive Leaders DuPage county Michael Clabrese Robert Craghead 10Pin Bowling Lounge The Cates Law Firm president’s Richard D. Felice Adler Planetarium Law Office of Rhonda D. Fiss, P.C. reception John W. Flynn Big City Swing Garofalo & Thiersch, P.C. Patrick C. Keeley Le Bouchon Sponsor John G. Locallo Brookfield Zoo George F. Mahoney III Jack Carey FindLaw Major Leaguers Mary E. McSwain Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Lawrence A. Scordino John P. Stock III Dermatology Richard W. Zuckerman William Stogsdill Chicago River Canoe and Kayak Hosts Hon. Bonnie M. Wheaton Chicago Symphony Orchestra Michelle Moore Marc Wolfe The Chopping Block Margaret M. O’Connell Michael Connelly Players Contributors Dana Hotel & Spa John Cleland Devon Seafood Grill Vincent F. Cornelius Friends Angela Aliota Junot Diaz Howard Feldman Joe Birkett Irene F. Bahr Frankie’s Daniel J. Hayes Craig Boston Janella Barbrow Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust Hazlett & Short, P.C. Edith Brown Peter Baroni Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza James M. Lestikow Edward J. Burt Beck Houlihan & Scott Hotel Burnham George F. Mahoney III Brenda Mary Carroll Scott D. Bromann Russian Tea Time Restaurant Kerry R. Peck Lynn C. Cavallo Perry J. Browder The Hancock Observatory Tom Speedie Umberto S. Davi Harry Caray’s Osteria Via Stato The Joffrey Ballet John G. Shedd Aquarium Dean Koontz Latin Street Dancing, Inc. Enrico Mirabelli Museum of Contemporary Art NoMI Ron Paul Quartino Relax the Back Russell K. Scott The Second City Segway Experience Soaring Adventures of America Spring Tony and Tina’s Wedding John & Jeanne Tsolakos Francine Turk Untouchable Tours Urban Oasis Zanies Comedy Nite Club
Night at the Ballpark
Ace Pitchers Christine M. Ory SimmonsCooper LLC
Homerun Heroes IBF/ISBA sprint to justice for cvls Cook Ysursa Bartholomew Brauer & Shevlin Ltd. Members of the Illinois Bar Foundation, Illinois State Bar Association and ISBA Mutual Insurance Drake Narup & Mead PC Ann Hatch Company joined members of the Illinois Judges Association for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Russell K. Scott, Greensfelder annual Race Judicata. The run/walk along Chicago’s lakefront attracts thousands of lawyers and Hemker & Gale PC judges raising funds for the state’s largest pro bono program. Winters Law Firm 38 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
continued Contributions,Supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation means supporting dozens of vital organizations that provide pro bono legal services across the State of Illinois. As a practicing attorney, community contributions are an important element for maintaining a balanced practice. The IBF is the voice for many attorneys by granting key organizations throughout the state the necessary funds to operate and provide legal services to the many people who cannot afford legal services or to those who have limited access to those services. {}– Antonio M. Romanucci, Chicago
Paul DeLuca Richard J. Black Karen Delveaux Mike Block John Demling Janine Boggs Memorial Contributions Thomas A. Else James M. Brady Joseph Emmerth Franklin D. Burkey (As of June 30, 2009) Sally N. Fairbank Edward J. Burt Kent A. Gaertner Ronald L. Caneva Glenn Gaffney Thomas Carney Connie Rae Gessner Chuck Bretz & Associates In Memory of Clara Bisceglia Daniel Guerin Ron and Arnetta Cornelius Mary & Janet Hassakis Walter R. Jackowiec Judith A. DeVriendt Charles T. Jacques Elizabeth Dow In Memory of Margaret A. Braverman Hon. Ann Jorgensen Andrew Dystrup Illinois State Bar Association Richard A. Kayne Hector Edwards Kristufek and Associates, P.C. Kevin J. Egan In Memory of M. Denny Hassakis Joseph M. Laraia Thomas A. Else Hon. Brian R. McKillip James R. Fabrizio David Dailey Colleen M. McLaughlin Richard D. Felice, P.C. Hassakis & Hassakis, PC Joseph Mirabella, Jr. Chrystel Gavlin Timothy J. Howard Patricia Murray Thomas J. Gilbert Cecilia L. Najera Ted and Kristen Hammel In Memory of Rita Hornick Powell and Boyer Michael W. Hansen Mark & Janet Hassakis John M. Quinn James B. Harvey Donald J. Ramsell Mark D. Hassakis E. James Raymond Ezra Henderson In Memory of Matthew A. Maloney James Reichardt Edward J. Jarot, Jr. Jeremy S. Karlin Steven M. Ruffalo Martha Johnson Lawrence Stein Hon. Sarah Jones In Memory of Maurice J. McCarthy William Stogsdill Ford C. June, III Russell K. Scott Thomas F. Sullivan, Jr. Shawn S. Kasserman Mike Wolfe Richard J. Kavanagh Brian Keeley In Memory of 2nd Lt. Albert McGarr Timothy W. Kelly Gregory Ahern Will County Gerald Kielian President’s George D. Lenard In Memory of Doris Wexstten John G. Locallo Mark & Janet Hassakis Reception Mike Lucas Robert C. Marsaglia In Memory of Mary Grace Willie Host Mike Martin Edward F. Masters Gary Rafool Mahoney Silverman & Cross, Christopher Mullen LLC Lionel Norris In Memory of Harlington Wood, Jr. Roman Okrei Charles A. Chapin Contributors Christine M. Ory Matthew G. Bertani Clotiel Palmer Sandra B. Betts John Peacock A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 39
Great lawyers and the Illinois Bar Foundation have some things in common….Like helping people and enhancing the profession. {}– George F. Mahoney, Joliet
Timothy J. Rathbun Dennis J. Orsey Leonard S. DeFranco Law Office of Theresa V. Johnson Gregory Reeder John J. Rekowski Robert K. Downs Ann and Arthur LaBow John S. Rossi George R. Ripplinger, Jr. J. Timothy Eaton Perry Laks Perry Rudman Michael J. Rooney Elfenbaum Evers & Amarilio Tom Leahy Anita Kontoh Scott Hon. Dennis Ruth Anthony J. Fornelli Leahy & Hoste Sheldon Sobol Hon. Edward Schoenbaum Paul Freehling John R. Lee David B. Sosin Bruce H. Schoumacher Scott Friedman Brad A. Levin Spesia Ayers & Ardaugh Russell K. Scott Friends of Clayborne John G. Locallo John Spesia SimmonsCooper LLC Joseph M. Gagliardo Jonathan Leslie Loew R. Emil Standfield Ronald R. Slemer James B. Goldberg J. William Lucco Joseph J. Tryner James M. Stern Belle Gordon Warren Lupel Steven Vanisko The Cates Law Firm Justice Robert E. Gordon Dorene Marcus Lawrence E. Varsek Weilmuenster & Wigginton, P.C. James T. Haddon Spencer J. Marks Brad Webb Hon. Milton S. Wharton Hartigan & O’Connor PC Madelyn Maxwell Louis Hilfman Luther C. McKinney Hon. James F. Holderman Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Reception Honoring Warren Lupel Paula Hudson Holderman Mirabella PC Jack Carey Fund Thomas W. Hunter James D. Montgomery ISBA Mutual Insurance Company Christopher Mullen Contributors Contributors Lawrence Karlin Hon. Sheila M. Murphy Shawn S. Kasserman Mary T. Nicolau Steven Albert Dean C. Alexander Jeremy P. Kreger Gail O’Connor Jeanne J. AuBouchon Warren Albert Krohn & Moss Ltd. Stewart C. Orzoff Kevin Boyne Leonard F. Amari Stephen C. Buser Gary Auerbach Senator James F. Clayborne Hon. Patrice Ball-Reed Vincent F. Cornelius William L. Barr Robert Craghead Joseph R. Bartylak James E. DeFranco Margaret C. Benson Donovan, Rose, Nester & Joley, Lyle and Dana Berkowitz ISBA Membership P.C. Naomi Berkowitz Carl R. Draper Sean Berkowitz Hon. Ellar Duff Robert S. Blatt ISBA members have two easy and convenient ways to Hon. Annette A. Eckert George M. Bradshaw increase their support for the Illinois Bar Foundation. David Gerber Hon. Terrence J. Brady Goldenberg Heller Antognoli Dennis A. Brebner Rowland Short & Gori P.C. Richmond Breslin ISBA Membership Dues Senator William Haine Deane B. Brown Hassakis & Hassakis, PC Jeffrey H. Bunn When ISBA membership dues statements are sent out Roland A. Hermann Hon. Dennis J. Burke each June, members are encouraged to make a voluntary Frederick J. Hess Richard B. Caifano Paula Hudson Holderman contribution to the Illinois Bar Foundation. Through these James P. Carey John J. Hopkins Thomas Cerone tax-deductible contributions, the Foundation received ISBA Mutual Insurance Company William C. Chiaro more than $175,000 from generous members. John J. Johnston Thomas A. Clancy Hon. Gloria G. Coco Kevin Kaufhold ISBA Reimbursement Program James M. Lestikow Ernest J. Codilis, Jr. John G. Locallo Dean John Corkery ISBA section council and committee members can have J. William Lucco Vincent F. Cornelius their expenses reimbursed for attending certain meetings. Warren Lupel Peter D. Corti George F. Mahoney III Eugene Crane Members can direct any portion of their reimbursement to James R. Mendillo Cullen Haskins Nicholson & the Illinois Bar Foundation. This year, members contributed Menchetti PC John G. O’Brien $8,640 through the program. Kathleen O’Keefe Umberto S. Davi 40 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
continued Contributions,By supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation, ISBA members improve the lives of less fortunate persons. Instead of taking adversarial positions, the bar unites as a community to make a difference to the legal system as a whole by helping sustain programs that aid individuals. {}– Lori Levin, Chicago
Robert T. Park Perry S. Smith, Jr. $1,000 or more Jordan H. Peters Frank A. Sommario Eugenia Hunter Denis Pierce Jerry D. Sparks Joseph W. Feinberg Stephen J. Pokorny Stein & Stein Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Anthony C. Raccuglia Jeanine L. Stevens Hugh A. Strickland James Reichardt William Stogsdill Ticor Title Insurance Company Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds Joseph L. Stone Bernard B. Rinella Richard Thies John Rokacz Hon. Debra B. Walker $500 or more Rick Rosen Arnold Weinberg Champaign County Bar Association Stanley Sacks David Weininger John Saletta Michael Weininger Marjorie Schaffner Hon. James M. Wexstten $200 or more Stephanie A. Scharf Peter Winthrop Barry Schatz Samuel H. Young Adrienne Albrecht William B. Schiller Charles G. Brown Ruth Ann Schmitt Theodore J. Cachey Hon. Naomi Schuster General Loren S. Golden Russell K. Scott Mahoney Silverman & Cross, Ltd. Donald Segal Contributions Martin H. Katz Jonathan D. Sherman Amina Saeed Charles B. Sklarsky $2,000 or more Richard L. Turner, Jr. Martin A. Smith Jon W. DeMoss Donald E. Weihl
Cy pres
Class action lawyers and judges who hear these cases have a residuals funds in class action settlements or judgments will unique way to support the Illinois Bar Foundation. be distributed to organizations that improve access to justice for low-income residents in Illinois. Given the Foundation’s long In class action litigation, whenever a fund is created for history of advancing the administration of justice for those of payment to class members, the potential exists for a residue of limited means, its ability to gauge and respond to local needs money that may not feasibly be distributed. Under the cy pres by funding important projects and its existing structure for doctrine, residual funds should be put to their next best use. awarding and monitoring grants, the Foundation is an excellent Courts across the country have ruled that programs like the recipient of these funds. Illinois Bar Foundation that work to improve the legal system are appropriate recipients for these residual funds. The Illinois Consider naming the Illinois Bar Foundation in your next class Code of Civil Procedure establishes a presumption that any action settlement. A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 41
$100 or more John B. McCabe Lee Ann Conti Lance Mallon James McGrath Barbara Crowder Michael T. Mannion John Baer Elizabeth McKillip Irene David Mateer & Associates Margaret C. Benson Paul A. Meints Champ W. Davis McCain Law Offices Maurice E. Bone Timothy Moran Kenneth Eathington Charles M. May Brad E. Bleakney Joseph A. Morrissey William Eveland Verlin R. Meinz Hon. Harry E. Clem Lott H. Thomas John Fankhauser Christopher S. Montgomery John R. DeLaMar Russell K. Scott William Furry Tom Murray Thomas W. Dillon Brett J. Swanson Glenn Gaffney Douglas Olivero Jerome Dreyfuss Douglas B. Warlick Russell W. Hartigan Nerino J. Petro, Jr. Frederick Fenig David L. Wentworth II Terra Costa Howard Charles L. Palmer Justice Rita B. Garman Hon. Bonnie M. Wheaton Matthew R. Huff Mike Reed Timothy Gutknecht Claire M. Wilson Arthur J. Inman Maureen E. Riggs Dawn Hallsten James Jackson Richard D. Russo Mark Heyrman Michael Jurusik Ellen Schanzle-Haskins Grady E. Holley Less than $100 Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier Eugene Schmittgens Paul Homer Julie K. Katz Karl Volkman John C. Horgan Howard W. Anderson III Kathryn A. Kelly Hon. Debra B. Walker Thomas J. Hunter Sandra Blake Jewel Klein Christina M. Webb Francis J. Jahn Thomas Carlisle Lawrence Krupp Patricia Werner Stacey Lynch Hon. Michael J. Chmiel Dominiz Kujawa, P.C. Jeffrey A. Wolf Jack Marino Charles Connor Maxine Weiss Kunz Leslie Wood
In these difficult economic times, one might tend to tighten the reins on their charitable giving, but it is especially important at times like this to stay the course or even expand our giving. Those already at risk in our society become increasingly so as jobs are lost and assistance organizations are strained beyond their limits. The Illinois Bar Foundation serves a population of citizens who have little or no access to our system of justice. As members of our profession we must step up to help, even if we must sacrifice some ourselves. { – Paula H. Holderman, Chicago }
Illinois bar foundation staff
staff
Susan M. Lewers, Executive Director, Chicago Sommer Scheer, Associate Executive Director, Chicago* Lisa Corrao, Associate Executive Director, Chicago** (not pictured) Douglas M. Barringer, Assistant Treasurer, Springfield
Patt Rexroad, Assistant Secretary, Springfield Bridgett Burke, Administrative Assistant, Springfield Elizabeth Driscoll, Stewardship Assistant, Chicago
*Through January 2009 **Starting March 2009 42 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
continued Contributions,Contributors to the ISBA YLD children’s assistance fund
The ISBA YLD Children’s Assistance Fund is a special fund of the Illinois Bar Foundation.
Rod Abrams Patrick Doody Joshua & Blair Klein Peck Bloom, LLC Kimberly Adams Erin O’Donnell Dotzler Camille Knight Isaac Peterson Tom Allen Colin Dunn Ray J. Koenig III Rosario J. Petrizzo Michael P. Alvarado Sharon Eiseman Katie Kopita Mary F. Petruchius Gina Arquilla DeBoni Sidney Ezra Anna Krolikowska Joseph R. Pigato Ltd. Arquilla & Fink, Ltd. Tarek Fadel Maxine Kunz Arlette G. Porter Attorneys’ Title Guarantee Fund Christopher Faust Tara LaCerra Preferred Capital Lending Kelly Baitman Dietmar Faust Law Offices of Bozich & Korn Kevin Preloger Brad J. Balke Richard D. Felice P.C. Law Offices of George Laura Presto Martin Barenbaum Peggy Fink Panagoulias Leonid Radvinsky Richard W. Barrett Robert Fink Law Offices of James Heri Krysia Ressler Chris Barton Heather Fritsch Law Offices of Ian Hoffenberg Michael Rohan Jamie Bas Friends for Franco Law Offices of James Ridge Antonio M. Romanucci Adrienne Becker Nello Gamberdino Law Offices of Sandra Crawford Phillip J. Salerno II Dennis Beninato Kelley A. Gandurski Law Offices of Stephen Feldman Carolina Sales Michael G. Bergmann Gregg A. Garofalo Dennis Lee Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Monique Bhargava Stacie L. Greskowiak Amy Leis Flom LLP Sandra Blake Tom Gustafson Susan M. Lewers Jonathan Schatz Christie Bolsen Harrington Thompson Acker Carrie Lincoln George L. Schoenbeck Ann Brady & Harrington Debra Liss Doug Secord Lauren Bruno Jennifer Hall De Kock Patricia Liss Jennifer Sellers Erin Buechler Hartigan & O’Connor PC John G. Locallo Annie Simon Sean Butler Michael Hartigan Nathan Lollis Erica & Cameron Smith Jack Carey Russell W. Hartigan Dimitri Loupakos Frank Sommario Marisa Cipolla Hassakis & Hassakis PC Pamela Loza Amy Somor Howard Citron Mark & Janet Hassakis Adela C. Lucchesi David B. Sosin Megan Claucherty Justin Heather Danielle Luisi Sosin & Arnold, Ltd. Clifford Law Offices, PC Christina Henk Marron Mahoney Blake Strautins Elizabeth Cohen Paula H. Holderman Jason Manning Brett Swanson Matthew J. Coleman Sam Hong Christopher McCabe Erin Tamillo Karin Connelly Rachell Horbenko Elizabeth McKillip Sarah Toney Vincent F. Cornelius Matthew R. Huff Matt Merkel Turano & Associates Reporting Sandra Crawford Kelly Izzo Dan Migala Beverly Unger Brodsky Crowley & Lamb, PC Jaclyn Jackson Randy Mikos Nichole Waltz Cullen Haskins Nicholson & Jennifer Jackson Morici Figlioli & Associates Jennifer Waxberg Menchetti PC Kenya Jenkins-Wright James J. Morici, Jr. Christina M. Webb Kari Danek Jenner & Block LLP Kourtney Mulcahy Erica Weinandy Dion Davi Rowschaun Jones Gerald W. Napleton Maxine Weiss Kunz Frank DeBoni Jennifer L. Kaminsky Julie A. Neubauer Maggi Wettstein Anita DeCarlo Lance Kappel William Niro Bryan J. Wilson Leonard DeFranco Erin Kellar Meghan O’Brien Ronald Wittmeyer Cameron DeGuerre Max Kelln John G. O’Brien Karina Yuen Wong Brian Devilling Timothy W. Kelly Lynne O’Brien Michael Wong Karen DeWitt Carolyn Kennedy Brad Owens Bernard Wysocki Erin Dobin Jean A. Kenol Mark C. Palmer Richard W. Zuckerman A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 43
YLD Special Events
The Children’s Assistance Fund was originally created to grant funds to create children’s waiting rooms in courthouses throughout Illinois. In recent years, the Children’s Assistance Fund’s purpose has expanded and now also provides grants to programs related to children and the law.
The ISBA YLD hosted five events this year to raise money for the Children’s Assistance Fund. The events included YLD Annual Golf Classic, A Day at the Races, the Annual Holiday Party and the YLD Bean Bag Tournament. This year, YLD added a black tie optional Summer Soirée at the Chicago Cultural Center which honored ISBA President Jack Carey. These events raised a total of $39,000 for children’s programs.
Annual Holiday Party
Summer Soirée A Day at the Races 44 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Committees
Executive Committee Grant Screening Gala Committee Vincent F. Cornelius, Wheaton, Chair Committee William F. Conlon, Chicago, Co-Chair George F. Mahoney III, Joliet Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria, Chair Philip H. Corboy, Chicago, Co-Chair James M. Lestikow, Springfield Sharon Eiseman, Chicago Christine M. Ory , Wheaton, Hon. Debra B. Walker, Chicago Thomas A. Else, Wheaton Gala Board Chair John G. Locallo, Chicago Gregg A. Garafalo, Chicago Edward J. Burt, Oak Forest, David B. Sosin, Palos Heights Ann Hatch, Belleville Gala Board Vice Chair Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago Perry Browder, East Alton Hon. Nancy Katz, Chicago Richard B. Caifano, Chicago Lori Levin, Chicago Jack Carey, Belleville Audit Committee John L. Nisivaco, Chicago Lynn C. Cavallo , St. Charles Antonio M. Romanucci, Chicago Vincent F. Cornelius, Wheaton Hon. Debra B. Walker, Chicago , Chair Hon. James Wexstten, Mt. Vernon Dion U. Davi, Wheaton Perry Browder, East Alton Anita M. DeCarlo, Chicago Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago Richard A. Devine , Chicago John Nisivaco, Chicago Thomas A. Else, Wheaton Richard W. Zuckerman, Peoria Subsistence Gift Committee Howard W. Feldman, Springfield Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago, Chair Richard D. Felice, Wheaton Joseph Bartholomew, Belleville Gregg A. Garofalo, Chicago Budget Committee Edward J. Burt, Oak Forest Mauro Glorioso, Westchester John Kincaid, Wheaton James M. Lestikow, Springfield, Chair Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago Peter A. Monahan, Chicago Howard Feldman, Springfield Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon James Reichardt, Wheaton Russell W. Hartigan, Chicago Paula H. Holderman, Chicago Michael J. Scalzo, Wheaton Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria Perry Smith, Waukegan Christine M. Ory, Wheaton Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago April G. Troemper, Springfield Martin Katz, Moline Stephen M. Komie, Chicago Investment Oversight James M. Lestikow, Springfield Development Committee Committee John G. Locallo, Chicago George F. Mahoney III, Joliet, Chair George F. Mahoney III, Joliet Howard Feldman, Springfield, Chair Joseph Bartholomew, Belleville Raquel G. Martinez, Chicago Rick Felice, Wheaton Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon Enrico J. Mirabelli, Chicago David Heald, Northbrook Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago James J. Morici, Jr., Chicago Marty Katz, Moline Chris Mullen, Chicago Christopher Mullen, Chicago James M. Lestikow, Springfield David B. Sosin , Palos Heights John Nisivaco, Chicago Chris Mullen, Chicago John G. O’Brien, Arlington Heights Kevin E. O’Reilly , Chicago Arlette G. Porter, Chicago Long Range Planning Planned Giving Committee Antonio M. Romanucci, Chicago Committee Rudolf G. Schade, Jr., Chicago Russell K. Scott, Belleville, Chair David B. Sosin, Palos Heights, Chair Russell K. Scott, Belleville Vincent F. Cornelius, Wheaton Edward J. Burt, Oak Forest David B. Sosin, Palos Heights Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon Thomas A. Else, Wheaton Ceasar A. Tabet, Chicago Paula H. Holderman, Chicago Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon John E. Thies, Urbana Elizabeth L. Jensen, Peoria James M. Lestikow, Springfield April G. Troemper, Springfield John G. Locallo, Chicago Thomas Polachek, Chicago Hon. Debra B. Walker, Chicago George F. Mahoney III, Joliet Richard W. Zuckerman, Peoria Cy Pres Committee Bylaws Committee Marvin A. Miller, Chicago, Chair Pro Bono Kenneth J. Brennan, Collinsville Counsel Thomas A. Else, Wheaton, Chair Robert A. Clifford, Chicago Kirk Hoopingarner, Chicago Kirk Hoopingarner, Chicago Shawn S. Kasserman, Chicago Christine M. Ory, Wheaton William Niro, Chicago Rosalind Robertson, East Alton Hon. Debra B. Walker, Chicago Russell K. Scott, Belleville Richard W. Zuckerman, Peoria Jerold S. Solovy, Chicago Caesar A. Tabet, Chicago Hon. Debra Walker, Chicago A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 45
Independent Auditor’s Report
46 47 46 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
Statements of Financial Position Illinois Bar Foundation STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION • June 30
2009 2008 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 77,021 $ 155,090 Investments 1,831,265 2,311,848 Pledges receivable, net 49,108 77,135 Due from Illinois State Bar Association 1,750 53,210 Accrued interest receivable 2,013 2,069 Other receivables 4,847 5,147 Prepaid expenses 20,167 12,278 Total current assets 1,986,171 2,616,777
LONG-TERM PLEDGES RECEIVABLE, net 350,958 361,411
Ogden Brainard RESIDUARY Trust 567,000 631,600
EQUIPMENT, net 2,389 4,026
Total assets $ 2,906,518 $ 3,613,814
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 11,116 $ 5,313 Grants payable 146,732 111,000 Deferred revenue - 25,850 Total current liabilities 157,848 142,163
NET ASSETS
UNRESTRICTED undesignated 448,883 855,619 Designated for special projects 1,130,623 1,338,478 Total unrestricted net assets 1,579,506 2,194,097
RESTRICTED Temporarily 576,177 619,967 Permanently 592,987 657,587 Total restricted net assets 1,169,164 1,277,554
Total net assets 2,748,670 3,471,651
Total liabilities and net assets $ 2,906,518 $ 3,613,814 A n n u A L R E P O R T 2 0 0 9 47
Statements of Activities Illinois Bar Foundation STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES • Year Ended June 30, 2009
Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted Undesignated Designated Total
REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT Contributions General membership $ 183,791 $ - $ - $ - $ 183,791 Fellows 4,775 4,775 116,450 - 126,000 Warren Lupel Fund - - 25,295 - 25,295 Memorials 525 - 8,100 - 8,625 Other 21,165 - - - 21,165 Interest and dividends 55,295 - 5,643 - 60,938 Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 16,571 - 1,691 (64,600) (46,338) Realized loss on investments (428,321) - (43,707) - (472,028) Ogden Brainard Residuary Trust - 28,668 - - 28,668 Young Lawyers Division - 78,985 - - 78,985 Gala 326,230 - - - 326,230 Receptions 23,780 - - - 23,780 In-kind services 37,200 - - - 37,200 Special events 18,600 - - - 18,600 Other 3,235 - - - 3,235 Net assets released from restrictions and designations Satisfaction of board’s designations 91,648 (91,648) - - - release of board’s designation 300,000 (300,000) - - - Satisfaction of program restrictions 85,897 71,365 (157,262) - - Total revenues and other support 740,391 (207,855) (43,790) (64,600) 424,146 EXPENSES Program services Grants and contributions 431,028 - - - 431,028 Aid to dependent members 141,363 - - - 141,363
Total program services 572,391 - - - 572,391
Management and general expenses 135,839 - - - 135,839 Fundraising expenses 438,897 - - - 438,897
Total expenses 1,147,127 - - - 1,147,127 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (406,736) (207,855) (43,790) (64,600) (722,981) Net assets at beginning of year 855,619 1,338,478 619,967 657,587 3,471,651
Net assets at end of year $ 448,883 $1,130,623 $ 576,177 $ 592,987 $2,748,670 48 I l l i n o i s B ar F o u n d a t i o n
MembershipJohn G. Locallo, Chair, The Fellows Application Vincent F. Cornelius, President, Illinois Bar Foundation Susan M. Lewers, Executive Director
The mission of the Illinois Bar Foundation is to serve the people of Illinois by contributing to programs dedicated to improving the administration of justice and to sustaining and further enhancing the ideals of the legal profession. This year, the Foundation will distribute almost $400,000 in grants to programs that enhance our system of justice, in scholarships to encourage the worthiest of law students, and in subsistence payments to lawyers or their survivors who have fallen on hard times due to age or infirmity.
Name Address City Zip Phone Fax E-Mail Date of Birth Date of Admission to Illinois Bar Law School
I want to join The Fellows at the following level:
❏ Fellow $1,000 or $100 per year ❏ Silver Fellow $2,000 or $200 per year ❏w Gold Fello $5,000 or $500 per year ❏ Diamond Fellow $10,000 or $1000 per year ❏ Pillar of Profession $15,000 or $1,500 per year ❏ Pillar of Foundation $25,000 or $2,500 per year
**Pledges may be payable over ten years.**
PAYMENT INFORMATION ❏ My check, made payable to the Illinois Bar Foundation, for $______is enclosed. ❏ Please charge my Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express $______. Account No: ______Exp. Date: ______Signature ______I authorize the Illinois Bar Foundation to annually charge my pledge to my credit card number listed above.
Signature ______Date ______
Complete this application and return it to: Illinois Bar Foundation 20 S. Clark St., Suite 910 Contributions to the Illinois Bar Foundation from Chicago, IL 60603 attorneys can be reported on the annual ARDC FAX (312) 726-6073 registration form pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Pro Bono Reporting Rule, 756 (f). Have a question? Call (312) 726-6072
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