Income member and co-chair of the firm’s entertainment law practice area, Brian Rosenblatt, attended the 61st Annual Grammy Awards and Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon. Brian joined friend and longtime client, Ryan Brady, and mingled with other guests such as Tom Green and “Weird Al” Yankovic. The Entertainment Law Initiative luncheon, in […]

Rich Lenkov led a panel titled “5 Hot WC Topics from 3 Different States” at Lockton Law Day in Denver on February 7. The interactive session provided real-world workers’ compensation scenarios and discussion. Lockton Law Day is filled with a variety of interesting topics for employers, insurance and risk management […]

Chicago associate Jessica Jackler recently wrote an article for the Winter 2019 issue of DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly. Her article, “Reducing the Risk of Workplace Violence,” discusses steps employers can take to prevent violent and non-violent acts of aggression within their businesses. Jessica shared her thoughts following the horrific events at Marjory Stoneman […]

Rich Lenkov was featured on WGN’s Steve Cochran show this morning discussing the recent charge against Alderman Ed Burke. Burke is charged with attempted extortion and appeared in federal court on Thursday. Rich stated that the wire-taps are a key element in the government’s case and discussed the prosecution’s decision […]

Jeanne Hoffmann and Margery Newman have both been selected to this year’s Leading Lawyers’ list of Top Women Lawyers in the Chicagoland area. Leading Lawyers publishes an annual list recognizing prominent women within the Chicago law scene. Selected attorneys are evaluated based on peer recommendation and represent some of the […]

Capital member Geoff Bryce presented “Wraps Done Right – Best Practices and Risk Management” on December 5 at the 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit. The ExecuSummit is an educational event for insurance professionals focused on construction claims. The two-day event features a number of distinguished presenters who […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov was proud to sponsor Legal Prep Charter Academy’s visit to Northern Illinois University’s College of Law on November 14. Legal Prep Charter students enjoyed various activities including a lawsuit board game, mock class on the first amendment, and presentations from NIU staff and current law students. Students […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov was proud to donate to Breastcancer.org during Breast Cancer Awareness month. The firm participated in USLI’s Baskets for Breast Cancer auction, a live online auction featuring over 70 donated baskets, with all proceeds going to breastcancer.org. Breastcancer.org is dedicated to providing the most reliable, up-to-date medical information […]

Chicago partner Brian Rosenblatt co-led a team of Recording Academy (Grammys) Members in a District Advocacy Meeting with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-9 District) on October 24. Brian, along with Peter Strand, Justin Roberts, Wendy Morgan, Susan Voelz, Maurice Kalous, Tera Healy, and Steven Shirk, presented Rep. Schakowsky with a special certificate […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC proudly welcomes Howard M. Turner, Julius H. Shapiro and Samuel H. Levine to the firm as Of Counsel. Howard, Julius and Samuel join our Construction practice, bringing decades of combined experience in mechanics lien and construction law.  All of them have extensive experience in construction […]