Check out Claudia’s appearance in the May 12, 2016, edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin announcing her election as President of the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Claudia’s inauguration will be held on June 22, 2016. Congratulations to Claudia!
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,…
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…
Our very own Cathy Antolec, legal assistant and certified paralegal, was featured in Northwestern College’s “Alumni News” Spring 2016 edition. The article highlights Cathy’s career path leading her to become an Odelson & Sterk team member. It also covers her love for working in the legal field, in particular at Odelson & Sterk.
We would like to wish George Vallis a very happy retirement after his over 30 years of combined service as the Police Chief and then Purchasing and Personnel Director for the City of Calumet City. We hope you enjoyed your surprise party! Pictured below from left to right are George Vallis, Dennis Gianopoulos (Corporation Counsel),…
Cary Horvath, Odelson & Sterk Partner and City Attorney of Calumet City, attended the swearing-in of the new Chief of Police, Chris Fletcher, on April 14, 2016. Chief Fletcher is a 29-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush selected Chief Fletcher, who received unanimous approval from the City Council. Chief Fletcher…
The Circuit Court approved the results of the March 15th referendum where the residents of Willow Springs overwhelmingly annexed to the Tri-State Fire Protection District. This will provide a consolidation of government which is so sorely needed in Illinois. Tri-State already serves the Villages of Darien, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook and Unincorporated DuPage and will provide the…
At the Village Board meeting on April 12, 2016, Mayor Polk and the Village Board unanimously appointed Felicia Frazier of Odelson & Sterk, Ltd. as labor counsel. Felicia will be handling all matters related to collective bargaining. Congrats to the Village of Burnham and Felicia!