Keith A. Hebeisen - Chicago, IL

Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Keith A. Hebeisen included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

Past Positions

• Corboy ♦ Demetrio ♦ Clifford, Chicago, Illinois, Partner, Partner, November, 1984 - January, 1994
• Robert A. Clifford and Associates, P.C., Chicago, Illinois, Associate Attorney, November, 1984 - January 1994
• The Albert F. Hofeld, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, Associate Attorney, November, 1983 - 1984
• Albert F. Hofeld, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, Law Clerk, March, 1983 - November, 1983
• Corboy & Demetrio, P.C., Chicago, Illinois, Law Clerk, January, 1982 - March, 1983

Classes and Seminars

• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 2001
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 2000
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 1999
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 1993
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 1992
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Spring, 2002
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 2002
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 2014
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 2015
  
• Adjunct Lecturer, DePaul University School of Law “Medical Malpractice Law”, Fall, 2016
  
• The Lost Chance Doctrine After Bailey v. Mercy Hospital, ITLA Medical Malpractice Webinar, Part I, December 1, 2020.
  
• “Medical Malpractice Trials in the COVID Era,” Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Webinar) November 17, 2020.
  
• “Causation in Birth Injury Cases,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, JW Marriott, Chicago, IL, December 6, 2019.
  
• “Failure to Diagnose Cases,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, December 8, 2017.
  
• “Anatomy of a Medical Negligence Trial,” ISBA CLE for Illinois Lawyers ISBA Regional Office, Chicago, IL, November 1, 2017.
  
• “Civility Amongst Lawyers,” ITLA Ethics & Professionalism Seminar, Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, IL, May 5, 2017.
  
• “Case Selection/Evaluation,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, December 3, 2016.
  
• “Maximizing Awards Outside of Cook County,” ITLA Damages Seminar, West River North, Chicago, IL, February 2, 2016.
  
• “Informed Consent,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, December 6, 2014.
  
• “Medical Malpractice Refresher Course, Mock Jury Trial.” Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Nov. 30, 2014.
  
• “Medical Liability Reform: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?” American Conference Institute’s National Advanced Forum on Medical Professional Liability, The Carlton Hotel, New York, NY, October 31, 2014.
  
• “Failure and Delay in Diagnosing Cancer Cases,” Illinois State Bar Association Medical Malpractice CLE Spring 2014, Chicago, IL, March 14, 2014.
  
• “Combating Common Defenses,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, December 7, 2013.
  
• “Trial Strategies from the Plaintiff’s Perspective,” YLS Strategies for Success at Trial, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL, October 18, 2013.
  
• “Medical Negligence,” ITLA Update & Review Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, October 14, 2013.
  
• “Ethics of Negotiation,” Chicago Health Risk Management Society 2013 Law Day, Metropolitan Club, Chicago, IL, October 11, 2013.
  
• “Playing Offense on Vicarious Liability,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, December 8, 2012.
  
• “Medical Best Practice Guidelines: Panacea or Pandora’s Box?” ABA Annual Meeting, sponsored by the Standing Committee on Medical Professional Liability, Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL, August 4, 2012.
  
• “IPI 105.01 – The Controversy Continues,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Westin River North, Chicago, IL, December 10, 2011
  
• “Plaintiff’s Experts – Picking, Preparation and Presentation,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, February 18, 2011
  
• “Proof of Causation in a Medical Negligence Case,” ITLA Update & Review Seminar, Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, October 1, 2010.
  
• “Doctors, Treaters, and Medical Evidence,” ITLA Evidence Seminar, Westin Hotel, Chicago, IL, May 5, 2007
  
• “Will Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ Prevent a Malpractice Lawsuit?” Strengthening Professionalism 2006 Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, November 29, 2006
  
• “Medical Malpractice,” Trial, Springfield, May 12, 2006; Chicago, IL, May 19, 2006
  
• “Judges, Juries and the Constitution: A Debate on Medical Malpractice Reform,” American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, May 24, 2005
  
• “Medical-Legal Jury Trial at RSNA 2004,” 90th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, Illinois, November 28, 2004
  
• “Deposing Defendants & Defendant Experts,” ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago, IL, December 6, 2003
  
• “Malpractice Tort Reform: Is Malpractice Tort Reform Really Necessary?,” 89th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, Illinois, December 4, 2003
  
• “HIPAA,” ITLA Update and Review Seminar, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2003
  
• “Civil Trial Procedures: Learn How New SCR 213 Will Affect Your Practice,” CBA Seminar, Chicago, IL, June 13, 2002
  
• “Depositions of Doctors: How to Avoid the Land Mines,” IICLE’s Fall, 2001, Seminar, Chicago, IL, November 29, 2001
  
• Medical Malpractice Seminar, Planning Chair and Moderator, ITLA, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago, IL, December 8, 2001
  
• “Making an Impact with Exhibits,” ITLA Practicing with the Best & Avoiding the Rest Seminar, Westin Hotel, October 8, 2001
  
• ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, Program Planning Chair, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago, IL, December 9, 2000
  
• “How to Testify in Court, Be it as a Defendant or Expert: Perspectives of a Plaintiff’s Attorney and a Defense Attorney,” Malpractice Issues in Radiology Seminar, The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL, April 1, 2000
  
• “Closing Argument – You Are The Jury,” Malpractice Issues in Radiology Seminar, The International Institute for Continuing Medical Education, Inc., Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL, April 1, 2000
  
• “Medical Negligence: Identifying the Viable Case,” ITLA Medical Negligence Seminar, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago, IL, December 11, 1999
  
• “Medical Negligence,” ITLA Civil Practice Update & Review Seminar, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, Chicago, IL, September 18, 1999
  
• “Trying the Technologically Savvy Malpractice Case,” IICLE Modern Medical Malpractice Litigation Seminar, The University Club, Chicago, IL, March 26, 1999
  
• “Under the Microscope: The Anatomy of a Malpractice Trial,” Program Planning Chair and Moderator, ITLA, Ambassador West Hotel, Chicago, IL, December 5, 1998

Representative Cases

• Homestar Bank v. Provena Hospitals, 2014 IL 115526
• San Roman v. Children’s Heart Center, Ltd., 2010 Ill.App. (1st) 09121
• Sinquefield v. Sears, 209 Ill.App.3d 595 (1st Dist. 1991)
• Seegers v. United States Steel, 218 Ill.App.3d 357 (1st Dist. 1991)
• Ekstrom v. Temple, 197 Ill.App.3d 120 (2d Dist. 1990
• Allstate v. Tucker, 178 Ill.App.3d 809 (1st Dist. 1989)
• Barkei v. Delnor Hospital, 176 Ill.App.3d 681 (2d Dist. 1988)
• Boehle (Ritschel) v. OSF, 2018 IL App (2d) 160975
• Lawler v. University of Chicago Medical Center, 2017 IL 120745

Published Works

Articles

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook, Editor 1992
  
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook, Co-Editor 1990-1991
  
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Trial Notebook, 1989, Contributing Author
  
• “The Power of Informed Consent,” Trial Journal, Summer 2013 (with Sarah F. King)
  
• “Medical Malpractice,” Trial, Chapter 12 (*update), IICLE 2011 (with Roger Clayton)
  
• “Medical Malpractice and Insurance – Version 2.0,” Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Vol. 14, No. 1, Winter 2012
• “Medical Malpractice,” Trial, Chapter 12, IICLE 2011 (with Roger Clayton)
• “The Whole Truth About Medical Malpractice and Insurance, Version 2.0”, Illinois Trial Lawyers, February 2010
• “Debunking Myths About Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Crisis,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 1, 2010
• “The Whole Truth About Medical Malpractice and Insurance,” Illinois Trial Lawyers, February 2010 (with Courtney Marinscin)
• “Supreme Court Rule 213 – Once Disclosed, Always Disclosed,” Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Vol. 11, No. 2, Summer, 2009
• “Caps on Damages Reward Insurers at the Expense of the Those Injured or Killed by Medical Malpractice,” Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Vol. 8, No. 1, Winter, 2006
• “Medical Malpractice,” Trial, Chapter 12, IICLE 2006 (with Roger Clayton).
• “How New SCR 213 Will Affect Your Practice: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective,” Illinois State Bar Association, Bench & Bar, September 2002
• FRE 407: Even After Recent Amendment, the Prohibition Against the Admission of Evidence of Subsequent Remedial Measures In Product Liability Cases is “Swallowed Up” By the Exceptions, Products Liability Advisory, September 1998, West Group
• Medical Malpractice Mock Trial, at RSNA November 25, 2012
• Part III, Postpartum, “The Third Stage,” Legal Commentary, In/Operative Obstetrics, ed. O’Grady, et al. 1995

Bar Admissions

• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1996
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1994
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1992
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1990
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1990
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1997
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1983
• Illinois, 1983

Other Affiliations

• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, December 12, 1983
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (President, 2005-2006)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (President-Elect, 2004-2005)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Second Vice President, 2003-2004)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Third Vice President, 2002-2003)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Executive Committee, 1995-1996, 1999-2013, 2014)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Elected Board of Managers, 1989)
• American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Governor, 2001-2002, 2011)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Chair, State Delegates, 1999-2000)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Vice Chair, State Delegates, 1997-1998)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Secretary, State Delegates, 1996-1997)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (State Delegate, 1995-2000)
• American Bar Association (ABA) (Member)
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
• Chicago Bar Association (CBA)
• Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) (Member)
• DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA)
• Kane County Bar Association (KCBA)
• Winnebago County Bar Association (WCBA)
• Society of Trial Lawyers
• Public Justice Foundation (Formerly Trial Lawyers for Public Justice)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Legislative Committee, 1996, Co-Chair, 2003-2004)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Medical Negligence Committee, 1992, Co-Chair, 1998-2003)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Nominating Committee 1994-1995, 2007, 2008)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Long Range Planning Committee, 2001)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Amicus Committee, 2000)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Membership Committee, 1995)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Publications Committee, 1992)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Seminar Planning Chairman, 1990-1991)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Civil Practice Committee, 1984)
• Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (Ex-Officio, 2004-2006)
• Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (Editor, 2002-2004)
• Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (Associate Editor and Vice-Chair 2000-2002)
• Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (Secretary, 1998-2000)
• Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board (Member, 1995-2006)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Public Affairs Committee, 2008)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Executive Committee, 1999-2000)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (State Affairs Liaison Committee, 2000-2001)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Insurance Committee, 2000-2001)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Coordinating Committee on State Relations, 1999-2000)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Presidents’ Club, Charter Member, 1999)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Eagle)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) – formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) (Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group (MNIEG))
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) (Tort Law Section Council 2008-2010)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) (Civil Practice & Procedure 1990)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) (Insurance Law 1990)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) (Tort Law 1990)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) (Illinois Bar Foundation)
• American Bar Association (Chair, Standing Committee on Medical Professional Liability, 2011)
• American Bar Association (Member, Standing Committee on Medical Professional Liability, 2006)
• American Bar Association (Life Fellow – American Bar Foundation)
• American Bar Association (Tort & Insurance Practice, 2003)
• American Bar Association (Litigation, 2003)
• Chicago Bar Association (Civil Practice Committee, 1997)
• Chicago Bar Association (Tort Litigation Committee, 2003)
• Chicago Bar Association (Chicago Bar Foundation)
• DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA), 2013 - 2015 (Judiciary Committee)