Continuing Legal Education

Bradley M. Cosgrove, partner at Clifford Law Offices, will speak at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Annual Medical Malpractice Seminar on December 13. Cosgrove will speak on “Proving Agency Against a Managed Care Organization Like Advocate” during the morning program, which has been approved for 4.25 hours of CLE credit. Other topics include informed consent, effective mediation use in difficult cases, and jury selection. Cosgrove has obtained numerous record verdicts and settlements, including more…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined a roster of speakers at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) for “The Ultimate ADR Seminar: A Conversation with ADR Experts” on September 24. Brammeier spoke on “Managing the Mediation: How to Deal with the Hard Bargainer.” Two dozen speakers participated in various panels throughout the day, and discussed topics from “The Explosion of Mediation – Artificial Intelligence” to “Implicit Bias in ADR.” The program offered 5.5…

Kevin P. Durkin, partner at Clifford Law Offices, joined an international panel of lawyers in London on September 4, 2024, to speak on product liability issues and claims, including the differences in defending them in the UK and US. “Running product liability, aviation and mass tort claims in the UK & US” Conference is sponsored by Outer Chambers in England. Durkin spoke on “Holding Boeing to Account – the 737 MAX Litigation.” Durkin, representing victims…

The American Bar Association (ABA) published an article titled, “Stress busters: 6 ways to achieve work-life harmony” which recapped Erin Clifford’s legal wellness presentation at the association’s CLE in the City series on August 1, 2024, in Chicago. The article shares Erin’s insights on improving “work-life harmony” among lawyers and the simple steps to make those changes. The CLE in the City series is a unique opportunity for attendees to earn continuing legal educational credits…

Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and Corporate Wellness Consultant at Erin Clifford Wellness, presented “Real Solutions for Lawyers to Thrive Even During Stressful Times” at the American Bar Association’s annual CLE in the City Program on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Chicago IL. As a corporate wellness coach, consultant, and partner at Clifford Law Offices, Erin has a deep understanding of the unique challenges lawyers face in maintaining a balanced lifestyle within the…

Tracy A. Brammeier, partner at Clifford Law Offices, spoke on a panel in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting held in Chicago on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Regarding “Expert Evidence Beyond Borders: A Comparative View from the US and the UK,” speakers discussed a comparative analysis of how expert evidence is used in the United States and the United Kingdom. Other panelists included: Sam Townend, KC, Keating Chambers; Chair of the Bar Council…

Clifford Law Offices sponsored a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar for lawyer well-being led by Erin Clifford, partner at Clifford Law Offices and corporate wellness consultant and coach. Erin presented the one-hour webinar, “Working Wellness: Healthy Solutions for Lawyer Well-Being,” on June 13, 2024, to thousands across four states. Students and law professionals registered for the event. A comprehensive exploration of the critical issues in the legal profession,  the webinar addressed the common mental…

Courtney A. Berlin, associate at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) webinar on Practice Tips for Young Lawyers on Friday, April 26, 2024. Sponsored by the ITLA Young Lawyers Committee, Berlin addressed “Trial Preparation & Strategies for Success with Motions in Limine.” Berlin has served as a third chair on a trial team at the firm for a medical malpractice case that resulted in an $11 million settlement and has…

Erin Clifford, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Clifford Law Offices, spoke at the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Ethics and Professionalism webinar on April 16, 2024. Erin’s presentation topic was self-care strategies for busy lawyers and offered a half-hour credit for mental health/substance abuse. Other topics covered during the three-hour program included ethical considerations behind attorney advertising and dealing with co-counsel. A partner at the firm, Erin is also a Corporate Wellness Consultant…