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HeplerBroom Welcomes Five Summer Associates

HeplerBroom is thrilled to announce the addition of five talented second-year law students to its 2017 Class of Summer Associates! This program provides aspiring legal professionals the chance to engage with the firm’s diverse practice areas alongside experienced mentors. Summer associates will tackle real-world challenges and enjoy social events, gaining valuable insights into the firm’s culture. Join us in welcoming Ian Cecala, Jessica Holmes, Peter LeGrand, Kelley Rhine, and Kaitlin Salisbury as they begin this transformative journey with HeplerBroom!

DuChateau and Odom Elected to IDC Board

James DuChateau and Greg Odom were recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC). Founded in 1964, IDC is an association of attorneys in Illinois who devote a substantial portion of their practice to the representation of business, corporate, insurance, professional, and other individual defendants in civil litigation. The […]

Bozarth Reappointed to DRI Task Force

Troy Bozarth, a partner in the firm’s Edwardsville office, has been reappointed to the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Center for Law and Public Policy Class Action Task Force. DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. It is committed to enhancing the skills, effectiveness, and professionalism of defense lawyers and to improving […]

HeplerBroom Adds Two Associate Attorneys

Sarah B. Jansen and Kathryn M. Winkler have joined HeplerBroom as its newest associate attorneys. Jansen, who is based in the firm’s Crystal Lake office, focuses her practice on construction contracts, commercial general liability coverage, and risk transfer matters. She also handles complex civil litigation, including construction injury and defect litigation. She serves as assistant […]

Varadachari on Executive Board of Area Bar Association

On Feb. 4, 2017, Bharat Varadachari was sworn in as a member of the Executive Board of the St. Louis County Bar Association. Varadachari, a partner in HB’s St. Louis office, focuses his legal practice on trials involving complex business litigation and transportation matters.

Partner Glenn Davis to Lead Formation of Missouri Bar Antitrust Law Committee

St. Louis Partner Glenn E. Davis has been appointed by the President of the Missouri Bar Association to lead formation of the Missouri Bar’s Antitrust Law Committee. The Committee will promote professional development for lawyers and education for the public on important antitrust laws and emerging developments affecting businesses and consumers. Davis said, “There is […]

Cybersecurity, Data Breach & Privacy Protection Practice Group Added

Organizations struggling to handle cyber threats, data security breaches, and data protection issues now have an innovative resource to help them: HeplerBroom’s new Cybersecurity, Data Breach & Privacy Protection Group (HBCyberGroup). “We’ve developed industry relationships with leading secure data storage firms, security and forensic technology experts, public relations firms, insurance brokers, and insurance companies,” said […]

HB Elects Seven New Partners

Douglas Bieller, David Deterding, James DuChateau, Kelly Libbra, Daniel Lytle, Gregory Odom, and Joshua Schumacher have been elected partners of HeplerBroom LLC. Bieller and Deterding practice in the firm’s St. Louis office, DuChateau is based in the Chicago office, and Libbra, Lytle, Odom, and Schumacher all practice in the Edwardsville office. Mr. Bieller concentrates his […]

HeplerBroom’s Strategic Growth in Chicago Catches Attention of Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Meeting clients’ needs was the driving force behind HeplerBroom’s recent growth, Partner Troy A. Bozarth recently told the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Greater client service was also a crucial factor behind Aleen R. Tiffany’s decision to merge her Crystal-Lake-based construction law firm with HB. Tiffany and two of her associates are one of four firms or […]