Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Christina Soohee Kye has been appointed as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit.
Author: Chris Davies
Bruce Cook ’66
Bruce N. Cook died Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Saint Louis, MO, at the age of 84. After serving four years in the Navy, Bruce earned his law degree and started his own law firm and served as a Democratic national and state central committeeman during his career.
Robert Boharic ’73
Robert V. Boharic, age 79, USMC Veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on January 12, 2025.
Robert Watson ’63
Robert “Bob” Laverne Watson, 87, of Brighton, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. After earning his law degree, Bob worked for the State Department and Illinois Attorney General before opening his own firm in his hometown.
Hassen Al-Shawaf ’12
Hassen Al-Shawaf recently joined the Board of Directors of RefugeeOne, a Chicago-based organization that has helped more than 20,500 refugees since 1982.
Robert L. Watson ’63
Robert L. Watson died Saturday, January 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 87.
Susana Lum ’21
Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP announced the addition of Susana J. Lum as an associate in the firm’s distinguished Real Estate Department in February 2025.
Michael Babbit ’08
Mike Babbitt passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 42.
Allen E. Jacobs ’68
After 55 years as a practicing attorney, Allen Jacobs has retired as of January 31, 2023.
Michael Kreloff ’71
Michael Kreloff announced his retirement from the practice of law as of December 31, 2024. Known as “one of the top ten Illinois Election Lawyers (because there are only seven),” he will continue to advise local and national candidates of the Democratic Party.