Ten years ago, Burt Odelson represented high schools that were part of the old “SICA” Conference. He handled the Federal litigation that ended with an agreement that formed the South Suburban Conference and the Southwest Suburban Conference. The high schools in the South Suburban Conference are Argo, Bremen, Eisenhower, Evergreen Park, Hillcrest, Lemont, Oak Forest,…
One of our high school district’s annual foundation golf outing on June 6, 2016, at the Odyssey Golf Course, included Michael Stillman, Matthew Byrne, Amy Zale and Elizabeth Shine Hermes. The firm enjoys supporting charitable organizations, like The Friends of CHSD 218 Education Foundation, for its clients.
In continuing with the wellness focus, on Friday, June 3, 2016, Odelson & Sterk treated its employees to manicures and pedicures. The employees loved the relaxation time away from the office, and as evidenced below, everyone’s fingers and toes are summer ready!
Wrongful death suit brought against City and officers alleging officers acted willfully and wantonly when using deadly force against an armed individual. Appellate Court upheld Circuit Court’s granting of defendants’ motion for summary judgment, agreeing with arguments that deadly force was used in self-defense of the officers and in defense of others.
Mike Smith and Mary Lou Norwell attended a fundraiser Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Square Celt Ale House in Orland Park for Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Mary Lou and Mike are former State’s Attorneys, and Mike was Chief Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Dart. The Sheriff maintains a close working relationship with Burt Odelson and…
Congratulations to Felicia Frazier for her feature in this month’s edition of the Chicago Lawyer Magazine entitled “Women in Law.”
Yesterday, Brian Hopkins, 2nd Ward Alderman in the City of Chicago, was the featured speaker at the City Club. Brian began his political career as a student at Moraine Valley Community College working on a referendum and re-election campaign for then Chairman of the Board, Burt Odelson. Brian’s career in politics moved from Moraine Valley to…
On May 13, 2016, Mark Sterk joined other guests at the West Central Municipal Conference Annual Dinner held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. He is pictured below with Attorney Marty Stack and Tom Sheahan, Village Administrator for the Village of Lyons.
Several team members from the firm finished out a great and relaxing week celebrating Derby Day at Arlington Race Track on Saturday! From the food to the excitement of watching your horse cross the finish line, Derby Day was as big of a hit as the hats at the Kentucky Derby. Check out some of…
At Odelson & Sterk, we recognize the daily stresses and hectic schedules of our employees. We strongly believe that a happy and healthy employee is the best employee. That is why we strive to make the office a less rigid environment and offer the employees some wellness perks. Today, as a way to show appreciation…