Lake County Bar Association “One of the greatest musical presents comedies in Lake County” “A performance one will BoorasBooras never forget” in “Magnificent!”

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Featuring: # Italian Court # Judicial Jeopardy # Robe WOW! # And much more!

A message from: The Director

keeping with the spirit of “Fiddler on the Roof” our bi-annual traditionIn continues with another Gridiron extravaganza! And once again talented writers, actors, singers and band members have joined their creative forces to produce a ‘golden’ show!

It has been an absolute pleasure and honor to participate in this worthy endeavor. Gridiron 2010 would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of so many selfless people both on stage and behind the scenes!

On behalf of all the directors, we hope you enjoy the show and strongly recommend that you get involved in Gridiron 2012. It will be an experience you will never forget!

Now, without further delay, LIGHTS, MUSIC, ACTION…

A message from: The President

great big welcome and thank you for attending the Lake ACounty Bar Association Gridiron Show of 2010. Every other year the Bar Association shoots to entertain and produce a lot of laughter, many groans, and even a few thoughtful satirical insights by presenting the Lake County legal world through the eyes, voices, and acting of your own LCBA Gridiron players. The show is called “The Gridiron” for a reason – those of you who may find yourself the subject of a particular skit or of a fictional (um!) portrayal will understand why. Remember, “turnabout is fair play” but should be limited to the courtroom where you can really make it count!

We give great thanks to all of the supporters of the Gridiron, both through the generous giving of time and by generous financial support from our sponsors and advertisers. It is rumored that this year’s playbill is the best ever!

Once again, Director Veronica O’Malley, Musical Director Janelle Christensen, Head Writer John Quinn, Mike Mermel, Chief of the Tech Crew, and Tom Pasquesi and his musical ensemble really make it all happen for our Gridiron players and you, our favorite audience members. Have a blast at our 2010 show! 2 The Gridiron March 2010

Gridiron 2010 is [bleepin’] Golden 1. Commercial Pet Law Rick Lesser & Friends 2. Opening It’s Going to be a Great Night The Hon. Charles Johnson, Dan Jasica, & Cast 3. Skit Did you Tape Me? Dan Jasica & Mark Simons 4. Commercial Swami-Expert in the Paranormal The Hon. Charles Johnson, Jennifer Beeler,Stella Veystel & Alan Pearlman 5. Skit Italian Court Mike Ori, John Rizzo, Jo Ann Frantianni, Raquel Robles-Eschbach, James Simonian, Gretchen Neddenriep,The Hon. Michael Betar,The Hon. Jane Waller,Jennifer Beeler,Mark Simons, Sally Coffelt & Jack Quinn 6. Commercial Real Men of Genius – Mr. Deputy Turned Process Server The Hon. Charles Johnson, The Hon. Thomas Schippers, Mike Ori & Mark VanDonselaar 7. Commercial Whoops They’ve Fallen and They’ll Never Get Up Jennifer Beeler,Patricia Cornell, Jack Quinn, David Ganfield, Mark VanDonselaar & Alan Pearlman 8. Song Have You Seen Mary Schostok? Phil Baron, Doug Stiles, Steve Larson, The Hon. John Phillips & Sally Coffelt 9. Commercial Robe Wow Rick Lesser,Deborah Goldberg, Raquel Robles-Eschbach, Jack Quinn, David Ganfield & The Hon. Charles Johnson 10. Skit Your Wife Dan Jasica & Alan Pearlman 11. Commercial Real Women of Genius – Ms. Newly Appointed Assoc. Judge Anne Linn, Deborah Goldberg, Gretchen Neddenriep, Sally Coffelt & Jennifer Beeler 12. Commercial Blue Man Firm The Hon. Jane Waller,Stella Veystel, The Hon. Thomas Schippers, Steven Rice, Patricia Cornell & The Hon. Charles Johnson March 2010 The Gridiron 3

Gridiron 2010 is [bleepin’] Golden

13. Song Courtroom 402 Boogie Anne Linn, Nandia Black & Sally Coffelt 14. Skit The News The Hon. George Strickland, Stella Veystel & John Quinn 15. Song I’m Coming Out The Hon. Thomas Schippers, The Hon. Charles Johnson, The Hon. Michael Betar,Mike Ori & Mark Simons 16. Skit 19th Judicial Jeopardy Steve Rice, Deborah Goldberg, Doug Stiles & Jennifer Beeler 17. Commercial Real Men of Genius – Mr. Big Shot Downtown Attorney The Hon. Charles Johnson, The Hon. Thomas Schippers, Mike Ori & Scott Gibson 18. Song For The Longest Time The Hon. John Phillips, Phil Baron, Sally Coffelt, Doug Stiles & Steve Larson 19. Commercial Judicial Files James Simonian, Jo Ann Frantianni & Nandia Black 20. Skit Courtroom Enterprise Doug Stiles, Rick Lesser,David Ganfield, Patricia Cornell, Steve Rice, Scott Gibson, The Hon. Michael Betar,Raquel Robles-Eschbach, Julie Lundquist & Mark VanDonselaar 21. Skit If I Were a Rich Man / Deal Maker Dan Jasica, Nandia Black, Alan Pearlman 22. Closing Gridiron Rock Cast 4 The Gridiron March 2010

Gridiron 2010 is [bleepin’] Golden THE DIRECTOR The Hon. Judge Veronica O’Malley

THE MUSIC DIRECTOR Janelle Christensen

THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Michael Mermel

THE BAND Craig Pierson, Tom Pasquesi, Martin Smith & David Stepanich

THE WRITERS John Quinn, Steve Rice, Mark Chavin, The Hon. Mitch Hoffman, Dan Jasica, Janelle Christensen & The Hon. Veronica O’Malley

BACK STAGE CREW Julio Argueto, Mimi Black, Erin Cartwright, Mark Chavin, Virginia Elliott, Shyama S. Parikh, Ji Un Saw, Nicole Slobe, Rebecca Whitcomb, Carrie Zuniga

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Come join us 9 North County Street • Waukegan, IL 60085 We welcome women, men and even Judges! Tel. (847) 662-8777 • Fax (847) 662-8794 Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at noon at Potesta’s Resturant, Waukegan Upcoming Meetings: Bart J. Carroll, Jr. April 7 My SECRET love affair with Themis, a dead goddess: Judge James Booras Patrick M. Ouimet May 5 Installation Dinner: My reign as a capo di tutti capi. Judge Victoria Rossetti Robert O. Ackley June 2 Advice to New Judges: Don’t throw the book at him, I haven’t read it yet! Judge Ray McKoskie Wish the mighty cast and crew of the Gridiron July 7 Getting a Bange out of being a Judge. Judge George Strickland. Best of luck, bust a rhyme and Break A Leg”

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Members Day h at the Ballpark Sunday August 8, 2010 1:00 p.m. Gary RailCats vs. Lake County Fielders Watch for details. 16 The Gridiron March 2010

He might not be in court everyday but when he is, he just might be the most interesting lawyer in Lake County… PRACTICE LAW ANGRY, my friends

• Life lives life on his terms… • His organ donor card includes his pipe • His sweetest candies were taken from the finest babies… • His tears cure cancer, though he has never cried… • Chickens hatch prematurely so they are counted out of fear for him… • When it’s freezing cold outside, it’s because his cardiologist is checking his heart… • He’s been kicked out of movie theatres for laughing too loud. He’s still giggling over “Sophie’s Choice”… March 2010 The Gridiron 17

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DOUG ROBERTS IS RUNNING FOR WHAT?

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THINGS THAT YOU WILL NEVER HEAR FROM... Robbin Vanderwoude: “This is my winter skirt.”

Judge McKoski: “Another continuance? No problem.” Tom Pasquesi: “Yet another bad hair day.” Doug Stiles: “Yet another good hair day!” Gary Schlesinger: “No complaints here—it’s good enough for me!” Chief Judge Booras: “I was listening very closely to the arguments on both sides…” Joy Fitzgerald: “I’m really enjoying trying to resolve this case with you.” Rick Lesser: “Don’t tell me the size of the estate, it doesn’t matter.” Judge Hall: “Counsel, court starts at 9:00.” Mark Curran: “Please, don’t put that in the newspaper.”

Bob Hauser: “Judge, I stand corrected.” Jeff Ericksen: “Here’s the discovery a couple weeks early.” Jeff Ericksen: “Here’s the discovery [ever].” Judge Potkonjak: “I can’t make lunch with you guys, the boot camp workout begins in 10 minutes.” Keith West: “I don’t need any more time.” Judge Foreman: “No really, I’ll get the check.” Dan Kleinhubert: “I’m ready for trial.” Eric Kalata: “Have a nice day!” Tim Neihus: “9:00 a.m., I’m right on time.” Judge Phillips: “Well, that plea sure went fast.” Jim Schwarzbach: “Nothing further.” Bob Rittacca: “Da State’s gotta great case!” Judge Shanes: “I’ve decided to relax a bit and not take myself so seriously.” Pat Salvi: “I’m taking this case pro bono.” Mark Benjoya: “I have authority to offer a settlement.” Richard Foss: “My client rear-ended the plaintiff and we’re admitting liability.” Mary Clark: “I told my client that’s an unreasonable position that will run up fees.” March 2010 The Gridiron 25 Congratulations

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