Bryce Downey & Lenkov is proud to sponsor Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations (ICDHR)’s 52nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Dinner and Concert on November 13 at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. The night’s theme will surround Dr. King and his music, highlighting the issues […]

Chicago of counsel Samuel Levine will lead a panel discussion at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) annual committee meeting on October 22 in Nashville, TN. Samuel will join Alan Ritchie and G. Trippe Hawthrone in “When Bad Things Happen to Good Projects: The Consequences of Stopping Construction.” […]

We are pleased to announce that Tim Furman and Emily Schlecte have been elected to Income Members. Tim (“TJ”) Furman joined the firm in 2016 and concentrates his practice to workers’ compensation and general liability defense matters. He is an active speaker in the legal community, including presentations for Lorman Education Services, National Business Institute and other […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov was proud to sponsor Harriet Tubman Elementary School’s 15th Annual Fall Fundraiser: Fun Run on October 8. The fall fundraiser brings the community together by promoting health and well-being. Funds raised will assist Harriet Tubman Elementary families in need due to issues related to COVID-19. Harriet […]

Capital member Rich Lenkov recently gave a presentation to Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law’s Externship program on September 21. Rich discussed the value of appropriate attire, promptness, language and writing skills, and the importance of adequate research and putting in the work when entering the workforce after law […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov was proud to sponsor Higher Orbits’ Inaugural Chicagoland Charity Golf Outing benefiting student-led research onboard the International Space Station on September 27. Astronauts Mike Foreman and Gregory Johnson also made a special appearance. Higher Orbits is a non-profit organization whose mission is to equip and inspire […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov was proud to participate in Chicago Volunteer Legal Services’ (CVLS) Race Judicata® 2021 on September 23. Race Judicata is a 5K Run/Walk benefiting CVLS’ mission to coordinate, support and promote voluntary pro bono legal representation. CVLS is both the first and preeminent pro bono civil legal […]

Income member Margery Newman joined the Govcon Giants podcast hosted by Eric Coffie to discuss high-risk construction contract clauses that primarily impact subcontractors. Margery highlights her article, “Dangerous Subcontractor Clauses,” and provides real-life scenarios to help better understand how particular onerous clauses can positively or negatively impact the agreement. She offers […]

Income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense. This is Kirsten’s third consecutive year listed in Best Lawyers. Werner was highlighted for his […]

Bryce Downey & Lenkov is pleased to announce that income member Kirsten Kaiser Kus is the winner of Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) Professionals of the Year Awards in the Outside Defense Counsel category. Winners were announced on August 12 during CLM’s Annual Conference in Atlanta. Kirsten was recognized for her talent, commitment to CLM, […]