Class Notes
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Michael Chmiel '90
(11/15/24)
Elected in 2022, Michael Chmiel's term as Chief Judge of the 22nd Judicial Circuit of the State of Illinois runs through the end of November of 2024. He was previously appointed and then elected as a Circuit Judge in 2005 and 2006, respectively.
Joseph Zingher '90
(8/21/23)
A crime statute has been proposed in Illinois based on research done by Joseph Zingher. The statute, proposed in the name of Zingher and two victims, would make it much easier for the police to investigate and solve cases of "Express Kidnapping."
Mike Morkin '90
(12/21/21)
Mike Morkin has joined Venable’s Chicago Office as a partner in their Commercial Litigation division. Mike will continue to assist clients with their international arbitration and litigation issues. Mike will also serve as Venable’s Growth & Expansion partner focusing on the strategic hiring of partners/groups of partners across the US.
Wendy Cappelletto '90
(7/24/20)
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), an association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to older adults and people with disabilities, is proud to announce its appointment of Wendy Shparago Cappelletto, Esq., CAP, of Chicago, Ill., as President of the 2020-2021 Board of Directors.
Joseph VanFleet '90
(4/16/20)
Joseph VanFleet, a partner with the Royal Oak, Mich.-based Howard & Howard law firm, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). VanFleet, a nationally recognized trial lawyer, is a member of Howard & Howard’s Business Litigation Practice Group.
Sandra Shelson '90
(3/21/20)
Sandra Shelson, executive director of The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, was recently profiled in the Jackson Free Press. Shelson's daughter, Carlisle, is currently a 2L at the University of Illinois College of Law.
Madeleine Sharko '90
(10/25/19)
Madeleine Sharko received the Executive Director's Award from the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program on November 1, 2018 at their Annual Dinner held at Chicago's Union League Club.
Madeleine Sharko '90
(12/21/17)
Madeleine Sharko received the Carl H. Rolewick Award from the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program on November 15, 2017 at their Annual Dinner held at Chicago's Union League Club.