Stephanie Weiner presented a webinar recently to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Illinois’ new prejudgment interest statute. The presentation included how this revised statute evolved and how it compares with similar statutes in neighboring states. She also discussed the impact it will have on current and future claims and claims handling, including potential changes in how to approach pre-suit matters and cases that end up being litigated. Those attending the webinar were eligible to earn CLE credits.

Weiner, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, focuses her practice on civil litigation and risk transfer, with a focus on the defense of construction injury and defect, premises liability, and municipal defense and §1983 litigation. She has taken a number of jury trials to verdict in various counties across northern Illinois. She has also successfully resolved many matters through mediation and arbitration. Weiner is a member of the Construction Committee of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media.