Courtroom Technology

Brian Monico, a skilled litigator, has distinguished himself as a leader in the development and use of computer-generated graphics and electronic presentations to juries. His ability to incorporate current technology into his trial strategy, along with his tenacity and intelligence, has contributed to his many successes. 

In this webinar, Brian will share these strategies for courtroom presentations and provide simple, yet effective ways to present evidence.  

Free to JSOL members
$50 for Non-Members*

 *Renew or join the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Justinian Society of Lawyers of Illinois co-hosting
with Italian American Lawyers Association &
National Italian American Bar Association

An Interactive Zoom Event
"Growing up Italian in America”

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
8:00-8:15 pm (CST): Music & Networking
8:15 pm-10:00 pm (CST): Program

We hope to hear stories and experiences from leaders of our country of Italian descent. We will honor and celebrate all leaders who share our common Italian heritage and roots.

We will share the basics on how to trace our Italian roots. We will go over how to get started, the resources available, tips and how to interpret historic documents.

RSVP by Friday May 14, 2021 at IALA's Event Page:
http://www.iala.info/event-4141301

Registration
JSOL, IALA, NIABA Members FREE
Non-Members – $5.00

Questions or feedback? E-mail IALA at iala07@yahoo.com or call (425) 753-5420

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2021 Installation and Annual Meeting

Chicago Yacht Club
400 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
 May 20, 2021
5:00 - 8:00 pm

Incoming Officers 2021-2022
President: Dion U. Davi
1st VP: Bruno R. Marasso
2nd VP: Michael D. Pisano
3rd VP: Brian T. Monico
Treasurer: Catherine R. Locallo
Secretary: Michael R. Bertucci

President's Distinguished Service and Dedication Award
Nina Albano Vidmer
Justinians Executive Secretary for 29 years!

Justinian Award of Excellence
Frank A. Sommario
Past President, Justinian Society of Lawyers - Justinian Endowment Fund Chairman
Note: Mr. Sommario's award will be presented at the Award of Excellence, Judges and Scholarship Honorary Night, November 18, 2021. (Venue TBD)

2021 Installation and Annual Meeting

Virtual on Zoom
 
May 20, 2021
6:00 - 7:30 pm

Incoming Officers 2021-2022
President: Dion U. Davi
1st VP: Bruno R. Marasso
2nd VP: Michael D. Pisano
3rd VP: Brian T. Monico
Treasurer: Catherine R. Locallo
Secretary: Michael R. Bertucci

President's Distinguished Service and Dedication Award
Nina Albano Vidmer
Justinians Executive Secretary for 29 years!

Justinian Award of Excellence
Frank A. Sommario
Past President, Justinian Society of Lawyers - Justinian Endowment Fund Chairman
Note: Mr. Sommario's award will be presented at the Award of Excellence, Judges and Scholarship Honorary Night, November 18, 2021. (Venue TBD)

Conversations with Leaders in the Law

The National Italian American Bar Association presents conversations with leaders in the law in a three (3) part series of webinars. Each features a lawyer who performs at the highest levels of the profession in that field.

The seminar will be a rare opportunity for a conversational event full of substantive law, firsthand accounts of preparation and advocacy, and focused communication to our broad collection of lawyer attendees.

There webinars are free to NIABA members, but we ask that you register in advance of the event.

• PATENT LITIGATION - APRIL 14, 2021 • 8:00 PM (ET)
• WHISTLEBLOWER AND QUI TAM LITIGATION - MAY 12, 2021 • 8:00 PM (ET)
• IMMIGRATION - JUNE 2, 2021 • 8:00 PM (ET)

For more information, please reach out to Cindy Martin at cindylu616@comcast.net

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IMMIGRATION
JUNE 2, 2021 8:00 PM (ET)

Fausta Albi, Esq. of Larrabee Albi Coker LLP in San Diego, California will present. She is leader in immigration law.

Attorney Albi serves as primary attorney to corporate clients, research institutes and universities, predominately in information technology, bio-technology, education, and scientific research sectors. She is expert on immigration laws, agency regulations and policies. She lectures on these subjects throughout California and nationally. Her focus in the field has evolved with the interplay of a global economy and globally mobile work force.

Moderating this presentation will be Attorney Dino Mazzone of Gattuso Bourget Mazzone of Montreal, Canada, a corporate and business firm Co.

REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK

For more information, please reach out to Cindy Martin at cindylu616@comcast.net

June Webinar

Free to JSOL members

$50 for Non-Members*

Details to be announced.

 *Renew or join the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Scholarship Opportunity for Law Students

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Illinois Judges Foundation’s Harold Sullivan Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $5000.00 scholarship to cover law school tuition and related costs. (Law schools may agree to award matching funds to their winning students, potentially increasing the value of the scholarship.)

• Does not have a close relative who is a judge
• Currently enrolled in an Illinois law school, with at least one academic year of law school left to complete (incoming 1Ls not eligible)
• Has community service or pro bono experience
• Has financial need

The application form is available on the IJF website https://ijafoundation.org/Scholarship and due no later than June 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

Please direct any questions to Judge Brosnahan at scholarship.ijf@gmail.com.

Webinar

Jury Selection

with 

Michael Bonamarte 

 Free to JSOL members
$50 for Non-Members*

Speaker

Michael F. Bonamarte is a managing partner and trial attorney at Levin & Perconti in Chicago.  He is a past president of the Justinian Society and current chair of the Justinian CLE committee.  He’s the immediate past chair of the AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group and a member of Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Board of Managers.  He has tried many cases to jury verdict resulting in several upper seven figure verdicts and a recent eight figure verdict.  Mike is also currently serving on the governing board of Consumer Voice, a national organization dedicated to championing and protecting the rights of nursing home residents.  Mike speaks regularly to consumers and attorneys across the country.

 *Renew or join the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Save the date for

A Centennial Celebration

Galleria Marchetti 
825 W Erie St, Chicago 

All proceeds benefit the Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.  Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.