Laura M. Sinars
Education
- J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School
- B.A., University of Notre Dame
Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Supreme Court of Illinois
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Pride Month | June 2026
Join us in celebrating Pride Month this June.
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Major Student Bills Passed and More to Watch
The Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the spring legislative session on Monday, June 1, 2026. As the legislature’s final actions shook out, several major initiatives passed that will impact students, and there is another to watch for the fall veto session. These are bills that school districts should be aware of.
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The Scoop @ Robbins Schwartz – May Edition
We’re excited to share what’s been happening this month at Robbins Schwartz! Read more in our latest edition of The Scoop @ Robbins Schwartz.
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Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act
Illinois law makers pass the Rooftop Safety for First Responders Act, requiring properties with specific roof dimensions and openings to have protective measures to prevent firefighter injuries during low-visibility conditions. Read more here.
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Federal Court Dismisses Title VI Discrimination Claims Brought by Students Against Northwestern University
A federal judge in the Northern District of Illinois recently dismissed civil rights claims brought against Northwestern University by a group of Jewish students in Jane Doe, et al v. Northwestern University.
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Illinois Appellate Court Dismisses Claims Against Employer Regarding Confidentiality of Internal Investigation
The Illinois Appellate Court dismissed an employee’s breach of contract claim that her employer violated the employee handbook, which stated complaints would be investigated confidentially, when the employer sent a company-wide email informing that she would be investigated for racial bias, but did not announce that the investigation resulted in no finding of wrongdoing.