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HeplerBroom Adds Three New Partners

HeplerBroom is thrilled to announce three new partners joining its team, a key milestone in the firm’s growth. These professionals enhance the firm’s service to clients. As HeplerBroom expands, the new partners will drive innovation and deliver exceptional results. Explore how their backgrounds will benefit clients.

HeplerBroom Adds Three New Partners

Jamie Rein, Emily Roman, and Katie Fulara Vinge have been named partners of HeplerBroom LLC. Individually and collectively, these new partners have decades of experience and proven track records of providing excellent legal and litigation success for HeplerBroom’s clients in a range of practice areas. For more than 20 years, Rein has provided legal services […]

HeplerBroom Included in Best Law Firms® 2025 Edition

HeplerBroom is proud to announce that it has been named in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® as a Tier 3 national firm in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants. Firms included in the list are recognized for professional excellence, with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. It also reflects the high level of respect a […]

Dmitrieva Co-Authors Amicus Brief for DRI and IDC in Illinois Supreme Court

Irina Dmitrieva has co-authored an amicus brief on behalf of the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) and the Defense Research Institute (DRI) in an Illinois Supreme Court case involving a challenge to the amended venue statute, 735 ILCS 5/2-101.5(a). In Piasa Armory, LLC, v. Raoul, No. 130539, a firearms dealer based in Madison County filed a suit in that county […]

Appellate Attorney Irina Dmitrieva Joins HeplerBroom

Irina Dmitrieva has joined HeplerBroom as a partner in the Chicago office. Dmitrieva is a highly experienced appellate litigator with more than 20 years of success at the federal and state appellate court levels representing both private clients and governmental entities. She also serves as embedded counsel on trial teams and as well as assists […]

HeplerBroom Attorneys Serve as Leaders with State Defense Attorney Association

As the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) begins its new year, several HeplerBroom attorneys continue their leadership roles in the organization. James DuChateau and Holly Whitlock-Glave will continue to serve on IDC’s Board of Directors. In addition, Kelly Libbra will serve as chair of the Toxic Tort Law committee, and Katie Vinge will serve as Vice-Chair […]

Messina and Brown Attend Industry Day with USEPA and Illinois EPA

Earlier this summer, Alec Messina and Melissa Brown attended Illinois Industry Day. At this meeting, leaders from both the U.S. and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies met with representatives from a variety of industries to discuss environmental issues that are critical to businesses across the state. Both Messina and Brown are partners in the firm’s Springfield […]

HeplerBroom Attorneys Among Honored Guests at State Association’s Gala

When the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a Gala at the Lincoln Park Zoo, a group of HeplerBroom’s Chicago attorneys were there to help celebrate the occasion. (IDC is the voice of the defense bar in Illinois.) During the Gala, retired HeplerBroom attorney Rick Hammond received IDC’s 2024 President’s Award. HeplerBroom […]

HeplerBroom Welcomes Three Summer Associates

HeplerBroom is excited to announce the addition of three talented second-year law students to its 2024 Class of Summer Associates: Leah Hall, Lynn Shepherd, and Anthony Tretter. This immersive 12-week program offers insights into the firm’s legal practice and culture. With attorney mentors and exposure to various practice areas, associates will tackle real-world challenges while developing skills. The summer also features social events that foster connections. Discover how this program can shape your legal career!