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HeplerBroom Attorneys Contribute Articles and Editorial Leadership to State Defense Association’s Annual Survey of Law Publication

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Chelsea L. Caldwell
Chelsea L. Caldwell
Chelsea L. Caldwell defends professional liability cases, including individual healthcare practitioners and institutions. She has extensive litigation and trial experience, including first and second chair verdicts in Cook and its collar counties.
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John C. Hanson
John C. Hanson
John C. Hanson's litigation practice centers largely around the defense of personal injury, commercial and residential property taxation, insurance law, election law, and governmental matters.
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Tara W. Kuchar
Tara W. Kuchar
Tara W. Kuchar maintains a diverse law practice. She regularly defends nursing homes and assisted living facilities, premises and manufacturers in products liability claims, and employers confronting allegations of wrongful conduct from employees. Her practice, however, extends beyond litigation. She also provides counsel to businesses in a wide range of employment-related issues.
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Kelly M. Libbra
Kelly M. Libbra
Kelly M. Libbra defends a diverse range of companies—from Fortune 500 companies to small, local businesses—against premises and product litigation claims. She uses her excellent oral and written advocacy skills to assist product manufacturers, premises owners, suppliers, and employers in navigating complex multi-party toxic tort cases. Her goal is to reduce her clients’ exposures and resolve claims in a cost-effective manner.
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Katie F. Vinge
Katie F. Vinge
Katie Fulara Vinge defends clients in civil litigation, with a focus on construction injury and defect and professional liability. Her clients appreciate both her advocacy and her pragmatic approach in order to best frame a defense that fits each client’s unique needs. Her experience and concern allow clients to have an overarching understanding of the legal process and how it directly impacts them. Ms. Vinge represents corporate and individual clients in both state and federal courts.
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HeplerBroom attorneys have once again contributed articles and editorial leadership to the Illinois Defense Counsel’s (IDC) 2025 Survey of Law. This annual publication compiles case summaries that highlight significant developments in Illinois law over the past year.

IDC’s 2025-2026 President, R. Mark Cosimini, noted that the authors’ contributions “not only enhance the practical value of the Survey of Law but also reflect the depth of knowledge and collegial spirit within [IDC’s] membership.” Cosimini also acknowledged the contributions of the editors and committee members for ensuring the publication’s high standard of scholarship and professionalism.

Among those recognized for their work on the publication were the following HeplerBroom attorneys:

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Editorial Leadership

  • Alex Belotserkovsky and Chelsea Caldwell, Front Line Editors

Practice Area Committee Members

  • Civil Practice: James DuChateau, Eleni Gyparakis, and Anne Oldenburg
  • Construction Law: Jamie Rein and Katie Vinge
  • Insurance Law: James DuChateau, John Hanson, and Gary Meadows
  • Labor and Employment: Irina Dmitrieva
  • Medical Malpractice/Healthcare Law: LaDonna Boeckman
  • Tort Law and Workers’ Compensation: Troy Bozarth, Irina Dmitrieva, and Kelly Libbra
  • Toxic Tort: Kelly Libbra (committee chair)

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