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#BeSafeChicago

We are excited to announce that Robbins Schwartz achieved the “Be Safe. Chicago” badge of approval for our reopening business plan in line with the City of Chicago guidelines put…

Our Statement on Equal Justice

As lawyers we are keenly aware of and motivated by the idea of justice.  It is our duty to uphold the law. Central to this principle is the fundamental requirement of…

Join Us as We Present at the LUDA 2020 Spring Digital Conference, June 3-5

Join our attorneys Caroline A. Roselli, Joseph J. Perkoski, Laura M. Sinars, Frank B. Garrett III, and Todd K. Hayden at the LUDA 2020 Spring Digital Conference, June 3-5 as they…

We Will Continue to Be Available During the COVID-19 Crisis – How to Contact Us

As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, our focus remains on supporting our clients and keeping our employees healthy. We want you to know that we are here for you…

Howard Metz Joins Illinois ASBO’s Service Associate Advisory Committee

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that Howard Metz was selected to be on the Illinois ASBO Service Associate Advisory Committee (SAAC). The SAAC serves Illinois ASBO by providing input from a company…

Robbins Schwartz Announces Partner Promotion

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that associate Matthew J. Gardner has been named partner.

Recent Legislative Changes Require School Districts to Update Student Procedures

Several recent legislative changes impact the delivery of service to students and require schools to update existing protocols and procedures.  These changes include the following:  Assistive Technology Notice for Students…

Prevailing Wage 101: A Five Minute Refresher

Summer construction season is almost upon us, and as our public sector clients ready their construction projects for commencement, we offer a quick refresher on an important statute, The Prevailing…

Guy C. Hall Appointed to Serve as Member on Two 2018-2019 ISBA Councils

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that Guy C. Hall, a partner at the firm’s Champaign office, has been appointed by James F. McCluskey, the Illinois State Bar Association’s President-Elect,…

Client Victory in Difficult ADA/504 Accommodation Case

A Naperville public school district did not violate anti-discrimination law when it blocked a student who had moved outside the district from remaining at her high school for her senior…