Firm News

Vanessa Tiradentes, a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice, will participate in two panels at the 2019 ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on September 12 and 13. Vanessa will present on “Alternative Entities Top Ten: Liability and Governance Issues for Deal Attorneys and Litigators – Interactive!” and “Streamlining Business Cases for Trial: A View from the Bench.” Learn more about the event here.

Gould & Ratner sponsored and attended Crain’s bi-annual Real Estate Forum, “The Worst Deal of My Life,” on September 26. Topics discussed included deals that failed, lessons learned and what’s next for the Chicago real estate market. Learn more about this event.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gould & Ratner hosted a luncheon on September 20, that featured music from Mariachi Ameca and traditional cuisine.

David Michael, chair of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, participated in a Financial Poise and West LegalEdCenter webinar about issues companies should consider when terminating employees, and steps an organization can take to minimize risk and defend against claims of discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge.

Karin O’Connell, a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, participated in an American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy & Resource Law (SEER) Essentials webinar about the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and types of litigation relevant to the Act.

Gould & Ratner sponsored and attended the CREW Chicago 2019 Annual Golf Outing on August 27 at the Glen Club. Gould & Ratner Managing Partner and current CREW President Amy Blumenthal, spoke at the event. The firm also sponsored a golf hole, and partner Joe Marzo played in a golf foursome. Learn more about this event. CREW Chicago is an organization of more than 300 women professionals who work in the commercial real estate industry. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the commercial real estate industry by advancing the power and success of women. CREW Chicago is a part of CREW network, with over 10,000 members across the globe.