More than 300 trial attorneys and Illinois judges were in attendance on the evening of October 19th as the Jury Verdict Reporter, a division of Chicago-based Law Bulletin Publishing Company, hosted its annual reception and awards for Trial Lawyer Excellence in GAR Hall and Rotunda at The Chicago Cultural Center. Twenty-six professionals from both sides of the trial bar received individual Trial Lawyer Excellence awards in fourteen categories.
Additionally, plaintiff attorney Edward J. Walsh, Jr. and defense counsel Thomas M. Harvick were recognized with Lifetime Achievement awards for their body of trial work, leadership, mentoring and contributions to the legal community.