Hepler and Bauer Honored as Illinois Legal Leaders
Larry Hepler and Beth Bauer are part of the inaugural class of Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2026 Illinois Legal Leaders. The program honors attorneys and judges who have made lasting impacts on the legal profession in southern Illinois. Hepler was honored as a Legal Icon for his more than 30 years of service to the profession, […]
Patrick Shaw Joins HeplerBroom’s Springfield Office
Patrick D. Shaw has joined HeplerBroom’s Springfield office as an Attorney of Counsel. Shaw concentrates his practice in environmental law and civil litigation, both in court and before administrative bodies. He has successfully argued in front of the Illinois Supreme Court, testified before the Illinois Senate Committee on Environment and Energy, and participated in proposed […]
Kiser and Libbra Attend National Asbestos Litigation Conference
George Kiser and Kelly Libbra recently attended Perrin’s National Asbestos Litigation Conference, a premier event bringing together attorneys, corporate counsel, insurers, and industry representatives to discuss significant developments in asbestos litigation and related risk management issues. The conference featured presentations and panel discussions addressing recent litigation trends, scientific and medical issues, and emerging matters affecting […]
HeplerBroom Adds Insurance Litigator to Chicago Office Roster
Zain M. Jaffry has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the Chicago office. He focuses his practice on insurance coverage disputes, premises liability claims, and trucking and transportation litigation. An experienced litigator and trial attorney, his clients value his responsiveness, attention to detail, and practical assessment of litigation risk. He has argued matters in state, […]
HeplerBroom Adds Healthcare and Professional Liability Litigator
Radhika Patel has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the Chicago office. Patel defends healthcare providers and other professionals in medical and dental malpractice, long-term care, and professional liability matters. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2024. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from […]
Davis to Judge International Legal Vibe Coding Challenge
Glenn Davis will serve as a judge for Washington University Law School’s International Vibe Coding Challenge. The competition is a global innovation challenge open to lawyers, legal professionals, and law students worldwide. It invites participants to design and prototype practical legal tools using AI-assisted, natural-language, low-code (“vibe coding”) development approaches. The emphasis is on real […]
Varadachari Joins Board of Directors of State Defense Lawyers Association
Bharat Varadachari has been selected to join the Board of Directors for the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL), an organization committed to championing fairness in Missouri’s civil justice system and upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Varadachari is also currently serving a three-year term as a St. Louis City Governor Representative for the Missouri […]
HeplerBroom Welcomes 2026 Summer Associates
Alexander d’Angelo Jarrick Honn Tanya Kasiyan Jordyn Perkins Dallas Welling HeplerBroom welcomes second-year law students Alexander d’Angelo, Jarrick Honn, Tanya Kasiyan, Jordyn Perkins, and Dallas Welling. d’Angelo is attending Washington University in St. Louis, Honn and Perkins are students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Kasiyan is at DePaul, and Welling is at the University of […]
Former Indiana Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joins HeplerBroom
Patrick Becht has joined HeplerBroom as an associate in the Hammond, Indiana, office. Becht is a highly motivated and talented trial attorney and trusted legal counselor. His practice includes complex civil litigation, commercial transactions, and general corporate representation. He obtained his LL.M. and J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2014 and […]
Kuchar Elected to IDC Board
Tara Kuchar was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC). HeplerBroom, LLC enjoys a storied history with the IDC, including past presidents Troy Bozarth, Anne Oldenburg, and Aleen Tiffany (all current partners in the firm). In addition, five now retired partners […]