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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 welcomes second-year law students Leah Hall, Lynn Shepherd, and Anthony Tretter to its 2024 Class of Summer Associates. Hall is a student at IUC John Marshall, Shepherd is attending Washington University, and Tretter is at St. Louis University. HB’s 12-week Summer Associate Program introduces select law students to the firm’s legal practice, business model, […]

Bozarth Attends Global Insurance Summit

In mid-May, Troy Bozarth attended Insuralex’s 2024 Global Insurance Summit, which was held in Miami. Attendees included international insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers, Lloyd’s syndicates, and attorneys who specialize in insurance services. Founded in 2002, Insuralex was created by more than 50 independent law firms from Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the […]

Davis Honors Judicial Learning Center’s Law Day Essay Winners

HeplerBroom attorney Glenn Davis (right) and Kendall Chism, first place winner of the Judicial Learning Center’s 2024 Law Day essay contest. HeplerBroom attorney Glenn Davis, in his role as President of the Board of Directors of the Judicial Learning Center of the U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the […]