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Robert A. Clifford

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Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Aviation & Aerospace, Construction, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Wrongful Death
120 N. La Salle St., 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60602

    About Robert A. Clifford

    Practice Areas
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • Construction
    • Personal Injury
    • Premises Liability
    • Product Liability
    • Wrongful Death
    Education
    • DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2003
      Doctor of Laws
      • Honors: Honoris Causa
    • DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1976
      Juris Doctor
      • Law Review: DePaul Law Review, Research Editor, 1975 - 1976
    • DePaul University, College of Commerce, 1973
      Bachelor of Science
      • Major: Commerce
    Classes and Seminars
    • “The Trial of Al Capone for Murder at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre,” American Bar Association (ABA) Mock Trial, Chicago, Illinois, April 13, 2016
    • “The Trial of Antigone,” Field Museum in partnership with the National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, March 10, 2016
    • “The Ethics of Pre-Trial and Trial Work,” Moderator, MCLE, Chicago, IL, February 18, 2016
    • “Dealing with Parallel Government and Regulatory Investigations: Special issues when government actors are also investigating,” Law Seminars International, New Orleans, LA, December 2, 2015
    • Bob Clifford spoke to DePaul Law School students about what they can expect in their legal careers, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL, November 2015
    • "The Supreme Court, Business, and Civil Justice", Twenty-First Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 16, 2015 - April 17, 2015
    • "Closing Arguments", Damages Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Chicago, February 16, 2015 - Present
    • Ethical Lawyering: Avoid ing the Pitfalls of Practice, A Professional Responsibilities CLE Event, Loyola University, Chicago, November 21, 2014 - Present
    • How did we get here? The Development of lnternational and Domestic Aviation Law and Regulation, 2014 International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association Conference, Aviation Law and Regulations, The Past, The Present and The Future, November 13, 2014 - Present
    • "Making Winning Opening Statements", Fred Lane's Trial Technique Institute, Illinois State Bar Association, October 7, 2014 - Present
    • How to Admit and Exclude Evidence (of All Kinds) in Federal Court, An Interactive Discussion with Demonstrations, Panel Member, Chicago, September 9, 2014 - Present
    • "Judge Weinstein's Impact on Civil Justice in America", Twentieth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 24, 2014 - April 25, 2014
    • "Demonstration of Opening Statements", The Trial of Wyatt Earp Litigation Institute for Training, American Bar Association, Phoenix, Arizona, April 9, 2014 - Present
    • "The Trial of Socrates Redux: BYO Hemlock", American College of Trial Lawyers 2014, March 8, 2014 - Present
    • "The Trial of Orestes", Counsel for the Defense, National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, January 29, 2014 - Present
    • ''Navigating The Business of Law", Loyola University, Chicago, November 22, 2013 - Present
    • "The Case that Pays, What I've Learned from My Big Cases", 49th Annual Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 7, 2013 - Present
    • "Closing Arguments", Chicago Bar Association YLS Trial Techniques, Chicago, May 22, 2013 - Present
    • "Demonstration of Opening Statements" , Anatomy of a Trial Bootcamp Trial Training for Your Lawyers, ABA, Section of Litigation Annual Conference, Chicago, April 24, 2013 - Present
    • "A Brave New Word: The Changing Face of Litigation and Law Firm Finance", Nineteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 18, 2013 - April 19, 2013
    • "Shaping the Future of the Illinois Courts: Vision, Values & Strategies", 2013 Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Conference, Lombard, Illinois, April 15, 2013 - April 16, 2013
    • "Closing Arguments" , Damages Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, February 18, 2013 - Present
    • "Trial of Socrates", National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, January 31, 2013 - Present
    • "Taming the Discovery Process & Reducing Costs", Law Bulletin Annual Judges Symposium, Chicago, November 14, 2012 - Present
    • "The Optimal Jury Trial", 2012 National Symposium on the American Jury, American Bar Association, Chicago, October 4, 2012 - October 5, 2012
    • "Risk Reflections on Litigation - What Law Students Need to Learn Today to Succeed as Litigators" and "Risk Management - Personal Injury Lawyers and Business Leaders Can Work Together to Manage Risk", 2012 McGlothlin Leadership Forum, The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, October 2, 2012 - October 3, 2012
    • "In Defense of Trial Lawyers", Mason School of Business, The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, October 2, 2012 - Present
    • "Conversation with Justice Sonia Sotomayor", Just the Beginning Foundation," Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, September 21, 2012 - Present
    • "A Celebration of the Thought of Marc Galanter", Eighteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 26, 2012 - April 27, 2012
    • "Cross the Border Personal Injury Seminar", Manchester, England, November 4, 2011 - Present
    • "Picking the Best Jury: Effective Techniques by the Experts", Chicago Bar Association, Chicago , May 4, 2011 - Present
    • "If You Can't Pick a Jury, You Can't Win a Trial", ABA Section of Litigation & Criminal Justice Section CLE Conference, Miami, FL, April 15, 2011 - Present
    • "Debate: The Discovery Process is a Mess: Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Liberal?", Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 2011 Spring Symposium, Chicago, April 14, 2011 - Present
    • "A Festschrift for Professor Robert Rabin", Seventeenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 14, 2011 - April 15, 2011
    • "Tort Reform and the Civil Justice System from the Perspective of a Plaintiff s Lawyer", 2010 Annual Legislative Conference for State Coalition Leaders, Oak Brook, November 8, 2010 - November 10, 2010
    • "Tort Reform and the Civil Justice System from the Perspective of a Plaintiff 's Lawyer", 2010 Annual Legislative Conference for State Coalition Leaders, Oak Brook, November 8, 2010 - November 10, 2010
    • "Air Crash Litigation: Key Issues in the Years Ahead", ABA Forum on Air & Space Law Meeting, Seattle, WA, October 26, 2010 - October 27, 2010
    • "A Love-Hate Relationship with the Media", National Institute on Mediation with the Masters, Contemporary Strategies for Effective Advocacy in Mediation, ABA Section of Litigation and the Center for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, June 10, 2010 - Present
    • "The Limits of Predictability and the Value of Uncertainty", Sixteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 8, 2010 - April 9, 2010
    • "Trends in Personal Injury Litigation/Wrongful Death", Trial Superstar's on Presenting Your Case, The CBA Young Lawyer's Section, Chicago, October 16, 2009 - Present
    • "The Trial Bar's Aggressive Agenda - The Latest Challenge to the Industry", PCI 2010 Legislative Planning Conference, Chicago, October 12, 2009 - Present
    • "Demonstration of Opening Statements", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Litigation Institute for Trial Training, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, July 9, 2009 - Present
    • "Objection! When and How to Object at Trial", ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago, July 30, 2009 - Present
    • "Direct Examination", Chicago Bar Association, College of Trial Advocacy, Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago, June 4, 2009 - Present
    • "Future Overview of Legal Profession", Distinguished Lecture Series, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Chicago, May 14, 2009 - Present
    • "Movies on Trial" My Cousin Vinny, CLE Film Series presented by Schopf & Weiss, Chicago, May 8, 2009 - Present
    • "Changes in the Legal Profession", Best Lawyers 25th Anniversary Event, Atlanta, April 24, 2009 - Present
    • "Rising Stars: A New Generation of Scholars Looks at Civil Justice", Fifteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 2, 2009 - April 3, 2009
    • "The High Profile Case," Managing the Media in High Profile Case: Telling the Story Legally", Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Chicago, July 18, 2008 - Present
    • "Panel debate: Justice in the US Tort System - fact or fiction?" , 9th Beaumont International Aviation Conference, London, June 25, 2008 - June 26, 2008
    • "Medical Liability & The Illinois Civil Justice System: A Review of the Options", Kasbeer Hall, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, May 7, 2008 - Present
    • ''27th Annual National Trial Advocacy College", University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, January 5, 2008 - January 11, 2008
    • "The State of Civil Just ice in 2015: Where Are We Going?", Fourteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 3, 2008 - April 4, 2008
    • "Transparency in the Civil Justice System", UCLA-RAND Law and Public Policy Conference, UCLA Law School Los Angeles, California, November 2, 2007 - Present
    • "Case Evaluation - When to Take the Case - When to Settle", Law Bulletin Publishing Company, Chicago, October 23, 2007 - Present
    • "Compensation Funds: Are They Enough?'', Chicago, ABA, September 19, 2007 - Present
    • "Mediation", Litigation Skills Conference, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, Chicago, September 10, 2007 - Present
    • "Demonstration of Opening Statements", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Litigation Institute for Trial Training, DePaul University School of Law, Chicago, July 12, 2007 - Present
    • "Working with the Media in High Profile Cases", Australian Bar Association Conference, Chicago, June 28, 2007 - Present
    • "Challenges to the Attorney-Client Relationship: Threats to Sound Advice?", Thirteenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 19, 2007 - April 20, 2007
    • "Apparent Agency Issues in Illinois", Cassiday, Schade Legal Education Program, Chicago, April 19, 2007 - Present
    • ''26th Annual National Trial Advocacy College", University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville, January 5, 2007 - January 12, 2007
    • "Trial Superstars on Presenting Your Case: Winning Over the Court, The Jury and The Media", Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, November 16, 2006 - Present
    • "Building Partnerships for Perinatal Care",10th National Perinatal Outreach Education Conference, Chicago, August 3, 2006
    • "How to Win a Billion Dollar Verdict", Trial Masters Seminar, 35th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition & Citizenship Education Fund Conference, Chicago, June 13, 2006 - Present
    • "Sensitive Security Information - Does It Impede Justice", Aviation Litigation Seminar, American Bar Association, New York, June 2, 2006 - Present
    • "Is the Rule of Law Waning in America?", Twelfth Annual Clifford Symposium on Civil Justice, Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 20, 2006 - April 21, 2006
    • "Boot Camp for Lawyers", Tips National Trial Academy, The National Judicial College, University of Nevada at Reno, March 11, 2006 - March 15, 2006
    • "Depositions", Presentation to The Department of Law, City of Chicago, November 15, 2005 - Present
    • "Plenary Session - Preparing for the Hearing", Further Professionalization of Administrative Adjudication, National Association of Administrative Law Judges Annual Meeting and Educational Program, October 31, 2005 - Present
    • "Testified before the Illinois State Legislature", House Judiciary Committee, Pending Medical Malpractice Reform Legislation, May 10, 2005 - Present
    • ''2005 Advocacy Showcase, The Business Torts Case: A One Day Trial", Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, May 7, 2005 - Present
    • "The American Jury Trial-Do We Allow Its Death or Lead Its Rebirth?", A National Summit on the Present State of the Seventh Amendment Right to Trial by Jury, American Board of Trial Advocates, Las Vegas, April 1, 2005 - Present
    • "Who Feels Their Pain? The Challenge of Non­ Economic Damages in Civil Litigation", Eleventh Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 14, 2005 - April 15, 2005
    • "Starting Over?: Redesigning the Medical Malpractice System", Tenth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 15, 2004 - April 16, 2004
    • "Medical Liability: The New Legal Landscape", Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Chicago, March 16, 2005 - Present
    • "Advanced Techniques of Direct and Cross Examination", Advanced Trial Institute Program, Annual Meeting, American Bar Association, San Francisco, August 7, 2003 - Present
    • "Ethics in the Media: The Ever-Growing Thirst for Information", Aviation Litigation, American Bar Association, New York, New York, June 5, 2003 - Present
    • "The Medical Negligence Case: A One-Day Trial", 2003 Advocacy Showcase, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, May 3, 2003 - Present
    • "Jury Trials After Enron and WorldCom: How Do We Regain Corporate Credibility", 2003 Corporate Counsel College Program, International Association of Defense Counsel, April 24, 2003 - Present
    • "After Disaster: The September 11th Compensation Fund and the Future of Civil Justice", Ninth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 24, 2003 - April 25, 2003
    • "Trial Tools in the Courtroom", Tort Litigation Committee Meeting, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, April 16, 2004 - Present
    • ''Anatomy of a Malpractice Case from a Litigator's Perspective, " DePaul Journal of Health Care Law, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, February 21, 2003
    • "The Rachel Barton Trial: Perspective from the Plaintiff 's Attorney", Trial Attorney Superstar Series, Chicago Bar Association and John Marshall Law School Chicago, February 12, 2003 - Present
    • "Cross Examining The Scientific Expert", All Star Cross­ Examination, Chicago Bar Association and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association, Chicago, October 25, 2002 - Present
    • "Civility in the Courtroom", The Abraham Lincoln Marovitz American Inn of Court Joint Meeting with the Chicago American Inn of Court, Chicago, October 22, 2002 - Present
    • ''Use of Demonstrative Evidence in Complex Litigation: From Argument to Trial: What Really Works", Complex Litigation, The Sedona Conference, Sedona, Arizona, May 2, 2002 - Present
    • "Is Tort Law Exportable?", Eighth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 18, 2002 - April 19, 2002
    • "Legal Issues Arising from Acts of Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism Efforts", The Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey Annual Judicial Conference, New Jersey, March 20, 2002 - Present
    • "Land Owner Liability", Winning Trial Techniques from Voir Dire to Closing, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, February 18, 2002 - Present
    • "Medical Malpractice in Women's Imaging," Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, November, 2001
    • "Foreign Plaintiffs -Issues and Problems", Aviation Issues in the Real Millennium, ABA Tort and Insurance Practice, Washington, D.C., October 18, 2001 - Present
    • "Ethics in the Media: Are you Crossing the Line?", ABA Annual Meeting, Aviation Litigation, Chicago, August 6, 2001 - Present
    • "Hands on Learning at the Federal Courthouse - The Art of Cross Examination", ABA Annual Meeting, Chicago, August 4, 2001 - Present
    • "Civility in the Practice of Law", The Roger K. O'Reilly Symposium on Civility and Advocacy, Naperville, Illinois, August 1, 2001 - Present
    • "The Criminalization of Aviation Accidents", Annual Seminar, Aviation Litigation, American Bar Association, New York, June 7, 2001 - Present
    • "Mock Trial," Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Hospital Seminar, Colorado Springs, June 3, 2001
    • "Leading Lawyers Pursuing Justice", Section of Litigation Annual Meeting, Phoenix, May 12, 2001 - Present
    • "Winning Arguments and the Psychology of Jury Decision- Making", American Bar Association, Institute for Trial Practice Task Force Proposed Program, Phoenix, May 10, 2001 - Present
    • "Smoke Signals: The Changing Landscape of the Practice, Financing and Ethics of Civil Litigation in the wake of the Tobacco Wars", Seventh Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, April 4, 2001 - April 5, 2001
    • "Ten Settlement Truisms", University of Illinois, College of Law Boot Camp, Chicago, January 11, 2001 - Present
    • "The Future of Technology and Jury Consultation in Federal Trials in the 21st Century", Federal Litigation in the 21st Century Panel Discussion, Chicago, November 28, 2000 - Present
    • "Products Over the Pond: Is U.S. Style Litigation Invading the U.K.?", American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, London, 2000 - Present
    • "When Your Own Trial Witness Blows a Gaping Hole in Your Case, How Far Can You Go to Keep your Case from Sinking Like the Titanic", American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, New York, New York, 2000 - Present
    • "Task Force on the Judiciary", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, April 7, 2000 - Present
    • "The Impact of Pop Culture on the Civil Justice System", Sixth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, March 30, 2000 - April 1, 2000
    • "Medical Malpractice from a Plaintiff Attorney's Perspective," American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Chicago, Illinois, October 4, 1999
    • "Judges as Tort Law Makers", Fifth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, April 18, 1999 - April 19, 1999
    • "To Settle or Not to Settle Your Malpractice Lawsuit­ Why? When? For How Much? Those are the Questions," Chicago Radiological Society, January 15, 1998
    • "The American Civil Jury: Illusion and Reality", Fourth Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Co-Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law and the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Chicago, Illinois, April 3, 1998 - April 4, 1998
    • "Standard of Care in Psychiatry," American Academy of Psychiatry & Law Program, 1998
    • ''Virtual Reality Evidence Videos", American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago Annual Attorneys Seminar, October 16, 1997 - Present
    • "Aviation Litigation: Trial Evidence Issues After ValuJet and TWA 800," American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Washington, D.C., April, 1997
    • "Unique Aspects of Handling Motor Vehicle Products Liability Cases," The 1997 National Conference on Products Liability Law, Chicago, Illinois, April 11-12, 1997
    • "Trial and Courtroom Techniques,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, February 17, 1997
    • "Consumers and Alternative Dispute Resolution," Center for Public Resources Institute for Dispute Resolution, January 30, 1997
    • "Maximizing Resuhs Through Settlement and Trial," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, January 17, 1997
    • "The Do's and Don’ts of Videos as Demonstrative Evidence," The Use of Videos as Settlement Tools, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, January 9, 1997
    • "A Conference on the Contingency Fee", Third Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, Co-Sponsored by DePaul University College of Law, and the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, April 4, 1997 - April 5, 1997
    • "The Plaintiff's Perspective on Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction," Aviation Liability Into the Twenty First Century, American Bar Association, Washington, D.C., October, 1996
    • "Tort Law and the Science of the 21st Century", Second Annual Clifford Seminar on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, May 17, 1996 - Present
    • "The Ultimate Mentoring Seminar," Jury Selection, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, May 4, 1996
    • "Airplane Design," Product Liability Litigation, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, January 13, 1996
    • "Opening Statements," Young Lawyers Section Trial Practice Course, Chicago Bar Association, October 10, 1995
    • "Hooray for Hollywood: How the Masters Try Cases," American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Section of Litigation Chicago, Illinois, August 5, 1995
    • "Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group", American College of Trial Lawyers Annual Convention, New York, New York, July 18, 1995 - Present
    • "Experiments in Creative ADR", ADR and Torts: Implications for Practice and Reform, Clifford Seminar on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, May 18, 1995 - Present
    • "Plaintiff's Case/Defendant’s Case Panel, College of Health Sciences, Health Systems Management, Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, April12, 1995
    • "Jury Persuasion in a Hostile Environment- The Case for Credibility," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, November 1994
    • "Trying a Case from the Plaintiff's Perspective," Chicago Bar Association, November, 1994
    • "Product Liability," CBA Young Lawyers Section- Tort Law Committee October, 1994
    • "Who’s on First?" Treatment Decisions in a Litigious Society. What is the Human Cost? DuPage Ethics Conference, September, 1994
    • Breast Implant Litigation Support Group, Franklin Park, October, 1993
    • "Presidential Face-Off, Medical Malpractice," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, June, 1993
    • "Opening Statement: Plaintiffs Program Point/Counterpoint Trial Advocacy From Both Sides" Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, May, 1993
    • "The Insurance Industry on Trial", Professional Liability Underwriting Society, 1993 International Conference, Mock Trial, Chicago, Illinois
    • "Medical Malpractice-Closing Argument," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, December 5, 1992
    • "A Plaintiff Attorney's Approach to Malpractice Suits," Program for American Colleges of General Practitioners Education & Research Foundation, September 19, 1992
    • "The Art of Cross Examination," Program for The Young Lawyers Section of the CBA, Chicago Bar Association, September 17, 1992
    • Discovery Practice in the 90's Program for A How-To Seminar Focusing on Competency, Efficiency and Civility, Chicago Bar Association, May 21, 1992
    • "Objections at Trial and How to Deal with the Difficult Lawyer," Program for Seminar, National Practice Institute, November 15, 1991
    • "Discovery," Program for Products Liability: In-Depth Study Of Litigation Involving Products, Illinois State Bar Association, April16, 1992
    • Faculty Member, "Negotiation: Plaintiff Attorney Perspective", MMI Companies, Inc. 1991 Focused Training Workshops on Advanced Claims Management, Chicago
    • "Probate Practice and Personal Injury Settlements in the 90's, Responsibilities of Attorneys and Fiduciaries", Northwest Suburban Association of Commerce and Industry Panelist, The American National Bank - Trust Department, Seminar, 1990 - Present
    • "Secrecy Within the Civil Justice System," Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New Orleans, 1990
    • Illinois Psychiatric Association, Annual Conference, 1989
    • Illinois Head Injury Association, Annual Conference on Brain Injuries, 1988
    • "Maximizing Damages in Products Cases," National Conference on Product Liability Law, 1988
    • "Overview and Judicial Trends in Strict Liability Cases Involving Defective Products," Chicago Bar Association, Products Liability Practice: How to Obtain the Successful Result, 1988
    • "Rickey Claims," Program for New Areas of Litigation Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1988
    • "Working with Experts: Translation of Engineers into English," National Conference on Products Liability Law, 1988
    • Chicago Medical Society, Chicago, Fifth Annual Symposium: The Law, Insurance and Rehabilitation: Partnership for the Catastrophically Injured, 1988
    • "Handling the Reality of a Malpractice Suit: Plaintiff’s Perspective," Program for Young Surgeons Representative Meeting, American College of Surgeons, 1988
    • "Settlement from the Plaintiff's Perspective,” Professional Education Systems, Inc., Settling Personal Injury Insurance Claims Seminar, 1987
    • Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Plaintiff's Determination of Damages, 1987
    • National Conference on Products Liability Law, Chicago Council of State Governments, Midwestern Legislative Conference, Business Development Task Force, 1986 - Present
    • Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Legislative Conference, 1986 - Present
    • New Product Development, Research Development Marketing, New York, 1986 - Present
    • Institute for Research and Development Conference on Liability Insurance, 1986 - Present
    • "Cross Examination of Expert Witnesses, Professional Education Systems, Inc., National Products Liability Conference, Chicago, 1983
    • Faculty Chairman, Federal Trial Bar Advocacy Program, Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association, 1983
    • National Institute for Federal Trial Advocacy, a division of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Trial Bar Skills for Practicing Attorneys, 1983
    • "Medical Malpractice," Moderator, American Bar Association Section of Litigation, 1982
    • Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Regional Trial Advocacy Program, 1982
    • Court Practice Institute, Chicago Trial Advocacy, 1980
    • IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Products Liability Course, 1979
    • Adjunct Professor, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago
    • Adjunct Professor, IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago
    • Adjunct Professor, John Marshall Law School, Chicago
    • Adjunct Professor, Loyola University of Chicago, School of Law
    • University of Chicago College of Law, Chicago , Adjunct Professor
    • Adjunct Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Engineering, Madison, Wisconsin
    • Adjunct Professor, William Rainey Harper College
    • “Precision Advocacy: Reinventing Motion Practice to Win,” ABA Section of Litigation Roadshow 2.0, Chicago, Illinois
    • “Shoot-out at the Barbary Coast Corral: The Masters of Oral Argument,” ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, May 5, 2017
    • Sponsor, “The Impact of Dark Money on Judicial Elections & Judicial Behavior,” Twenty-Third Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, April 20-21, 2017
    • “The Trial of Megacles,” National Hellenic Museum, Chicago, Illinois, March 1, 2018
    • “The Changing Ethical Landscape of Litigation,” Moderator, MCLE, Chicago, Illinois, February 15, 2018
    • “8th Annual Symposium with the Judges,” Moderator, Law Bulletin, Chicago, Illinois, November 20, 2017
    • “Trucking: Taking it to Trial,” Attorneys Information Exchange Group, Chicago, Illinois, November 9th and 10th, 2017

    Qualifications

    Bar Admissions
    • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2005
    • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1996
    • U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1993
    • Supreme Court of the United States of America, 1981
    • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1976
    • Illinois, 1976
    Other Affiliations
    • Special Task Force to Examine Policies Impacting Recruitment and Retention of Law Students and Young Lawyers, 2015 - 2016 (Chair)
    • American Bar Association, 2014 - Present (Chair, Task Force)
    • Chair, Fund for Justice and Education, 2016 - 2018
    • Board Member, American Bar Foundation, 2016-2018
    • Board Member, ABA Rule of Law Initiative, 2016-2018
    Past Positions
    • Corboy Demetrio Clifford, 1994 - 1995
    • Robert A. Clifford & Associates, 1985 - 1994
    • Clifford & Henely, Ltd., 1984 - 1985
    • Corboy & Demetrio, P.C., 1982 - 1984
    • Philip H. Corboy & Associates, 1974 - 1982

    Articles

    Published Works
    • “The Law of ‘Dibs’,” American Bar Association Litigation Journal, Fall 2015
    • Getting Tough with the Hackers: Increasingly, Courts are letting Plaintiffs Pursue Data Breaches, Clifford's Notes, Chicago Lawyer Magazine, November, 2014
    • "A Delicate Question that Mixes Law, Medicine," Chicago Lawyer, October, 2014
    • "How to Pick and Talk to a Jury, Plaintiff Perspective, GPSOLO, Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, American Bar Association, September/October, 2014
    • "Early Steps, Vital Steps," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford's Notes, August, 2014
    • "Arbitration Mandate Fails PR Test," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford's Notes, July, 2014
    • "This Case Deserves a Second Opinion," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford's Notes, June, 2014
    • "Taxi Alternatives Need to Take Responsibility, When Something Goes Wrong, They Don't Want to Pay," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford's Notes, May 13, 2014
    • "Time to Take Data Breaches to Court," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2014
    • "Time for More Accountability in the Health-care Profession," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2014
    • "If Communication is Rock in", the ARDC Won' Come a Knock in," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2014
    • "Laws Evolve on Phones and Driving," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, December, 2013/January, 2014
    • "Streamlining in Contested Patents," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November, 2013
    • "Drivers and Cyclists Must Mix," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2013
    • "No Immunity for Negligence," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2013
    • "Let Jurors Hear This Case," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, 2013
    • "A Trip Down Memory Lane," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2013
    • "Dangerous Precedent," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2013
    • "How to Properly Play SOJ," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2013
    • "Texas Messes with Plaintiff Lawyers," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2013
    • "Separating the Good from the Bad," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2013
    • "Lawyers, Ethics and Testimony," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2013
    • "Letter to a New Lawyer - My Daughter," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, December, 2012/January, 2013
    • ''New Food Law Sits on the Shelf," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November, 2012
    • "Granite State, Granite Heart," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2012
    • "Civics’ 101: Time to Head Back to School" Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2012
    • "When an Offer is not an Offer," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, 2012
    • "Offering the Personal Touch," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2012
    • "Sorting out Legal Issues after Florida Shooting," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2012
    • "Digital Records Open a Major Debate," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2012
    • "Tax Time Also Brings Revised Rules," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2012
    • "Cameras in the Courtroom," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2012
    • “Navigating the Waters of Mediation," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2012
    • "Creating a Disaster Plan," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, December, 2011
    • "The Thing Speaks for Itself," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November, 2011
    • "Class Action’s Brave New World, Chicago Lawyers, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2011
    • "Getting Through the Legislative Red Tape," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2011
    • "Cutting Through the Red Tape," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, 2011
    • "Let’s Tell the Full Story," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2011
    • "Choosing Jurors in this New World," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2011
    • "A Constitutional Right to a Trial by Jury," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2011
    • "The Twombly and Iqbal Standards, Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2011
    • "Improve Judicial Selection," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2011
    • "Become Familiar with the Changes," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2011
    • "What 's Best for you as a Patient," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, December, 2010
    • "Warning All Groups of People," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November, 2010
    • "Lessons from the Gulf Disaster," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2010
    • "How Secure is Airport Security?”, Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2010
    • "A Time and Place for Mediation?", Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, 2010
    • "Duty of Trade Associations, Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2010"
    • "Bats’ Safety Under Fire," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2010
    • "Innovation in Jury Trials," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2010
    • "Working Up a Med-Mal Case," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2010
    • "Letting the Light Shine In," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2010
    • "When Law Meets the Internet," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2010
    • "A Strong Legal System," Chicago Tribune, Letter to the Editor," January 30, 2010
    • "The Role of Camera’s," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, January, 2010
    • "Wrongful Birth Cases," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November/December, 2009
    • “A Cheerleader’s Safety," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2009
    • "Patients’ Rights and Reform," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2009
    • "Clifford’s Notes: The Next 25 Years," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, September 2009
    • "Search for Airline Safety," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2009
    • "Twittering in the Jury Box," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2009
    • "Reimbursement Issues," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2009
    • "A More Even Playing Field," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2009
    • "Soliciting Crash Victims," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2009
    • "Selecting a Jury of Cynics, Believers and Others," Litigation Magazine, American Bar Association, Winter, 2009
    • "Lincoln the Lawyer," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2009
    • "To Shovel or Not to Shovel" Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, January, 2009
    • "Safety in The Air," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, December, 2008
    • "Don’t Jump on The Bandwagon," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November, 2008
    • "Is Expert Testimony Needed?", Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2008
    • "Qualified to Testify," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2008
    • "Using Video Properly," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, 2008
    • "Judgment Day," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2008
    • "Justice in the US Tort System - Fact or Fiction? International Society of Barristers, July, 2008
    • “Too Close for Comfort," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2008
    • "Medical Liability and the Illinois Civil Justice System: A Review of Options," Loyola University Chicago School of Law, May 7, 2008
    • "The Dilemmas of Confidentiality," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2008
    • "Zealous Advocacy and Civility" Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, April, 2008
    • "Zoo Liability," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, March, 2008
    • "The Candidates and Tort Reform," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, February, 2008
    • "Lawyer Advertising Should be Accurate," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, January, 2008
    • "Confidentiality Agreements Undermine Justice," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, December, 2007
    • "Does Negligence Toward a Husband Transfer to Wife," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, November, 2007
    • "Law Community Benefits from ABA Accreditation Process," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, October, 2007
    • "Parents Can be Liable for Their Kids Drinking," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, September, 2007
    • "When a Civil Matter Follows a Criminal Case," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, August, 2007
    • "Not all Airline Cases ,,Arise Under" Federal Law," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, July, 2007
    • "Courts Try to Define the Value of Losing a Pet," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, June, 2007
    • "The Use of Video at Trial: A Potentially Powerful Tool,” President’s Challenge, Trial Journal Illinois Trial Lawyers, Summer, 2007
    • "Establishing Privilege for Medical Documents," Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, May, 2007
    • "Trial Lawyers Change Name to Emphasize Justice," Clifford’s Notes, April, 2007
    • "Drug Ads and the Learned Intermediary Doctrine," Clifford’s Notes, March, 2007
    • "Willful Wanton Conduct and Governmental Immunity," Clifford’s Notes, February, 2007
    • "Introducing Medical Records without the Physician," Clifford’s Notes, January, 2007
    • "Using FOIA to Investigate the TWA 800 Crash," Clifford’s Notes, December, 2006
    • "When is a Medical Expert Qualified to Testify?", Clifford’s Notes, November, 2006
    • ''Negligent Credentialing as a Cause of Action," Clifford’s Notes, October, 2006
    • "The Cangelosi Ruling and Attorney-Client Privilege," Clifford’s Notes, September, 2006
    • "When Outside Information Taints Jurors and Verdicts," Clifford’s Notes, August, 2006
    • "Governmental Immunity: Protecting the Protectors," Clifford’s Notes, July, 2006
    • "Take Me Out to the Ballgame, But Bring a Mitt," Clifford’s Notes, June, 2006
    • "Avoidable Negligence," Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, Chicago, May 3, 2006
    • "Employees Can be Liable for Violating Patient Confidentiality," Clifford’s Notes, May, 2006
    • "Courts Should Protect Insureds Against the Fine Print," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 2006
    • "Battle Brews Over New FDA Rule Preempting State Law," Clifford’s Notes, March, 2006
    • "Construction Case Shows Line Between Tort and Contract," Clifford’s Notes, February, 2006
    • "Fight Beyond the Grave Saves Estate $1.48 Million," Clifford’s Notes, January, 2006
    • "Court Examines Collateral Source Rules on Medical Bills," Clifford’s Notes, December, 2005
    • "Cell Phones May Increase Liability Risk," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 2005
    • "The Time Has Come for Mandatory C.L.E., Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 2005
    • "Proposed Rules Suggest Changes to Electronic Discovery," Clifford’s Notes, September, 2005
    • "Torts Provide Best Relief for Nursing Home Residents," Clifford’s Notes, August 2005
    • "Patient’s Plea to Stop Caps Legislation Fell on Deaf Ears," Clifford’s Notes, July, 2005
    • "Servicemen’s Cases Can, at Times, March Forward," Clifford’s Notes, June, 2005
    • "ABA Guidelines Give Roadmap to Juries for 21st Century," Clifford’s Notes, May, 2005
    • "Courts Struggle With Good Samaritans in Hospitals," Clifford’s Notes, April, 2005
    • "Law Leaves Jilted Lovers Out in Cold," Clifford’s Notes, March, 2005
    • "Rights Expanding for Plaintiffs with In Utero Injuries," Clifford’s Notes, February, 2005
    • "Only the Facts Will Get to Bottom of Medical Reform," Clifford’s Notes, January, 2005
    • "Popular Media Paints Unrealistic Portrait of Lawyers (and what we can do about it)," Viewpoint, Chicago Bar Association Record, January, 2005
    • "2004 Served Up Plenty of Juicy Celebrity Litigation," Clifford’s Notes, December, 2004
    • "Court’s Split on Federal Preemption After FDA Approval" Clifford’s Notes, November, 2004
    • "County Fire Tragedy Could Have Been Avoided," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, October 25, 2004
    • "Courts Examining Limited Doctor/Patient Relationship," Clifford’s Notes, October, 2004
    • "Mediating Malpractice," Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, September 27, 2004
    • "Patients Deserve Informed Consent in Medical Research," Clifford’s Notes, September, 2004
    • "Jury Duty," Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, August 23, 2004
    • "High Court Decision Keeps Patients From Suing HMO’s," Clifford’s Notes, August, 2004
    • "Ruling Gives Guidance on Licensing of Expert Witness," Clifford "s Notes, July, 2004
    • "Confidentiality May Cost Plaintiffs Plenty in Taxes," Clifford’s Notes, June, 2004
    • "Deselecting the Jury in a Civil Case," Litigation Magazine, American Bar Association, Volume 30, No.2, Winter, 2004
    • "Changes to Med-Mal Rules Must Keep Fairness at Center," Clifford "s Notes, May, 2004
    • "Insurance Regulation is the Better Solution," Letter to the Editor, The Daily Herald, April 25, 2004
    • "Look at Insurance Industry," Letter to the Editor, Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2004
    • "Deselecting the Ju1y in a Civil Case,” American Bar Association, Litigation Magazine, Winter, 2004
    • "Tort Debate Must Broaden to Address Health Safety,” Clifford "s Notes, April, 2004
    • "Major Med-Mal Ruling has Impact on Cases, Ethics,” Clifford "s Notes, March , 2004
    • "High Court to Review Patients" Rights to Sue,” Clifford’s Notes, February, 2004
    • “New Ruling in Ozik Shows Court’s Knowledge of Law,” Clifford’s Notes, January, 2004
    • "Malpractice Facts, II Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, January 17, 2004
    • "Patients Lose Out With Arbitration Clause,” Clifford’s Notes, December, 2003
    • "Case Will Clarify Immunity for State-Employed Doctors,” Clifford’s Notes, November, 2003
    • "Ruling on Liability Promotes Good-Faith Settlements,” Clifford’s Notes, September, 2003
    • "Jurors” Questions Pose Tricky Balance,” Clifford’s Notes, August, 2003
    • "Court Addresses Electronic Discovery,” Clifford "s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 2003
    • "Insurance Decision May Help Plaintiffs,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 2003
    • “Doctors Affix Blame to the Wrong Party,” Letter to the Editor, Daily Herald, June 27, 2003
    • "Back -up Asbestos Suit as Best as you Can," Clifford "s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 2003
    • "Don’t Hurt the Injured by Capping Damage Awards,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, February 25, 2003
    • "Use Checklists Before Settling," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 2003
    • "Untangling Knots in State Discovery Rule,” Clifford’s Notes, January, 2003
    • "Pitting Scalpel Against Scalpel," Clifford’s Notes, December, 2002
    • “Wrong Remedy, Doc,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun­Times, November 26, 2002
    • "Accountant’s Liability,” Clifford’s Notes, October, 2002
    • "Risk Allocation in Tort Cases," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 2002
    • “Holding Hospitals Responsible for Doctors’ Negligence," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 2002
    • "Rule 213: Disclose, Disclose, Disclose,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 2002
    • "Forum Fights," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 2002 "Now More than Ever, " Opening Statement, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Spring, 2002
    • “Judges Should Let Juries Hear Reliable Expert Witnesses," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 2002
    • "Pretense is Gone in Sealing Court Records," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 2002
    • “Personal Injuries, " Book Review, Chicago Bar Record, April 2002
    • "Task Force Examines Legal Issues Relating to Terrorism,” ABA Partner, Winter, 2002
    • "Confronting our Critics,” Opening Statement, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Winter, 2002
    • "The Rules for Victims’ Comp.” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 2002
    • "Does High Court Decision Hurt Petrillo Doctrine?” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 2002
    • "Harsh Judgment,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, December 7, 2001
    • "Lots of Factors in Landowners Liability for Criminal Attacks,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 2001
    • "The Impact of Popular Culture on the Perception of Lawyers,” Opening Statement, Litigation, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Fall, 2001
    • "Airline Relief Legislation Needs Scrutiny, " Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 2001
    • "Are Lawyers Capable of Behaving Nobly?" Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, October 14, 2001
    • "Fifth District Jumps into Trampoline Debate,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 2001
    • "Do Lie Detectors Lie or Provide the Truth?" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 2001
    • "Raising the Bar,” Opening Statement, Litigation, The Journal of the Section of Litigation, American Bar Association, Summer, 2001
    • "Who Owns Your DNA,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 2001
    • "Some Lawyers, Selling Out" Rights in Product Liability Cases,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 2001
    • "Living by the Decision of the Supreme Court," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, June 8, 2001
    • "Criminal Contempt Use May Prod Discovery, " Clifford us Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 2001
    • "Experts" Capsule Summaries May be Hard Pills to Swallow," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 2001
    • "Will, Miss Manners’ be an Expert Witness?" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 2001
    • "Rule 213 Changes Leading to Double Vision," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, March, 2001
    • "Online Medical Advice Raises Legal Concerns,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 2001
    • "Use Rule 310 to Speed Appeals,” Clifford us Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 2001
    • "Yes, Virginia, California Can be Reasonable," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 2000
    • "Opening and Closing Argument in Barton v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp. and Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Co.,” Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Winter, 2000
    • "Praising Cook County’s Judges," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2000
    • "Proximate Cause," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 2000
    • "Defining Bad Faith, Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 2000
    • "Courts Asking Whether Dangers are Excessive or Acceptable," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 2000
    • Media Effort on Tires Will Save Lives," Letter to the Editor, Chicago Sun-Times, August 14, 2000
    • "Educating Drug Companies About Learned Intermediaries," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 2000
    • Making Amusement Rides Safer," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, July 19, 2000 “Amusement Parks Take Consumers for a Ride,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 2000
    • "Court Lowers Gate on State Tort Laws Regarding Rail Crossings,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 2000
    • "Informed Consent Moves Beyond Risk to Participation,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 2000
    • “Consider Justice in Interpreting Rule 213,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 2000
    • "Ten Tips for Successful P.I. Settlements,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, March, 2000
    • "Runaway Juries? The Facts Say No,” The National Law Journal February 21, 2000
    • “The Conflict Between, Disability" and “Loss of Normal Life" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 2000
    • “Mammograms" Reliability Under Question: Should This Be a Cause for Alarm? Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, January, 2000
    • "Judiciary’s Place in Democracy," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, January, 15, 2000
    • "Case Raises Questions about Sanctions in “Frivolous" Suits,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 2000
    • “Clinton Should Make Recess Appointment to Federal Bench," Letter to the Editor, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, December 27, 1999
    • “Allow Punitives in Wrongful Death Cases,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1999
    • “Right to Sue Prescribes the Necessary Treatment for HMO’s," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 1999
    • “Tort Deform Strips Constitutional Rights," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 1999
    • “Justice Can Cure Ills,” Chicago Sun Times, Letters to the Editor, October 7, 1999
    • “Jury Selection in a Civil Case: A Plaintiff's Perspective,” CBA Brief: October, 1999
    • “Drawbacks to using Web to Settle PI Claims,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 1999
    • “Some Doctors Stacking the Thermometers," Clifford us Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 1999
    • “High-Low Deals Offer High Sophistication," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 1999
    • “Risk of Rollovers in SUV’s, Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, July 3, 1999
    • “Issues to Examine in Cases Against Common Carriers,” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, June, 1999
    • "Sneak Attacks Uncalled For,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, 6, June, 1999
    • "This is not the Right Time for a Time Clock,” Chicago Lawyer, Clifford’s Notes, January, 1999 "Insurance Issue Grows in Intentional Torts," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1998
    • "Judges and Juries Should Target Gun Policies," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 1999
    • "Court’s Eye Spoliation of Evidence Claims," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 1999
    • "Railroads Indifferent Despite Verdict," Chicago Sun-Times, Letter to the Editor, March 5, 1999 "Barton Gave Jury Fair Verdict Based on Fact,” Chicago Sun-Times, Letter to the Editor, March 5, 1999
    • "Are a Psychotherapist "s Notes Confidential? “ Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 1999
    • "Just Crossing Street a Hazard to our Health," Letter to the Editor, April 29, 1999, Chicago Sun-Times
    • "Road Warriors, The Best Alternative," Woman Attorney Magazine, April - May, 1999
    • "Court Parks Tire Rule Ruling in Daubert"s Garage," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 1999
    • "The Duty to Warn,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 1998
    • "Tampering with the Evidence Rule,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 1998
    • "Stream of Payments Shields Some Injury Victims from Unwise Decisions, Maximizes Compensation,” Law Day Issue, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 25, 1998
    • "Restatement Reflects Biases, Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 1998
    • "Power of the People, The Jury in Flight 4184" Chicago Lawyer, Special Section, Illinois Leading Attorneys, May, 1998
    • "Restatement 3rd of Torts: Reasonable Alternative Design, A Plaintiff’s Perspective," Product Liability Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, May, 1998
    • "Cash Now" Needs Regulating Fast,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, May 16, 1998
    • "Builders" Be Upright and Fix SUV Rollovers, Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 1998
    • "Who Owns Notes and Reports?" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 1998
    • "Are Physician Expert Witnesses Practicing Medicine? A Plaintiff’s Perspective, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, September, 1998
    • "AMA Proposal to Require Experts to be licensed In the State, “Medical Malpractice Law & Practice, Leader Publications, New York, September, 1998
    • "AMA Proposal Would Protect Bad Doctors," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 1998
    • "Electorate Should Ignore Judicial Ratings by Business Group,” Letter to the Editor, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 13, 1998
    • "Why Double the Deposition Work?" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 1998
    • "Turn about, Fair Play and, Dishonest" Judicial Ratings," Letters to the Editor, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 26, 1998
    • "Why Should Venue Changes to the Next County be Allowed? Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 1998
    • "Insurance Issue Grows in Intentional Torts," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1998
    • "Column on Tort Reform Elicits Strong Responses,” Letter to The Editor, Illinois Legal Times, March, 1998
    • "Juries Use Awards to Make Bold Statements," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, March, 1998
    • "High Court Right Tort Reform Decision, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 1998
    • "Bill of Rights for Patient’s Step Toward Improving Health Care,” USA Today, Letter to the Editor, February 22, 1998
    • "Overhauled Federal Rule of Evidence 407 Poses Problems for Plaintiff,” Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publication, New York, February, 1998
    • "When a Plane Goes Down,” The Washington Post, December 9, 1997
    • "Family Members Deserve More,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1997
    • "Physician Liability in a Managed Care Environment,” The Journal of Medical Practice Management, November/December, 1997
    • "Governments Must Act Safely," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, November 3, 1997
    • "Doctors Should Have a Duty to Admit Errors,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 1997
    • "Litigating the Power Tool Case, Trial Magazine, November, 38 1997
    • "Lawyers with Civility Born, Not Legislated,” Chicago Sun-Times, October 15, 1997
    • "Cellular Phones May Drive Drivers to Dangerous Distraction," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 1997
    • "Good Samaritans Needn’t "t Fear Helping, “Chicago Sun-Times, September 12, 1997
    • "The Value of an Individual,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 1997
    • "Questions Raised About Daubert, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 1997
    • "Victory Adds up to Loss in High Court Case,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 1997
    • "Zipped up Documents Zapping the Public," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 1997
    • "Lights, Cameras, Action?" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 1997
    • "Getting Weight Loss Centers to Fork Over,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 1997
    • "Red Rover, Dead Rover, I Send this Suit Over," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 1997
    • "Heart of Justice Beats Anew,” Commentary, Chicago Sun-Times, February 9, 1997
    • "Sorting out the Confusion in Cramer," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 1997
    • "Tort Fight at the Accountability Corral, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1996
    • "Full Justice Means Assigning Blame,” Voice of the People, The Chicago Tribune, December 9, 1996
    • "Where Should Plane Crash Cases Land,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 1996
    • "Battling for Big Bucks,” Litigation Magazine, American Bar Association Journal of the Section of Litigation, fall, 1996
    • "Care Needed In Managed Care Revolution, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 1996
    • "Clearing the Haze Around College Hazing, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 1996
    • "Covenants Ignore the Duty to Public Interest,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 1996
    • "State Bombs Out in Fireworks Laws, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 1996
    • "ValuJet Crash Shows Flawed System," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, June 11, 1996
    • "Certify Candidates, But Keep the Ballot Box," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 1996
    • "Getting Teed Off Over Golf Balls, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 1996
    • "An Electric Complex: Wire Service or Powered Product?" Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, New York, April, 1996
    • "Accountants Facing More Tort Actions in Malpractice Cases, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 1996
    • "Judging the Way We Chose Judges,” Commentary, Chicago Sun-Times, April 13, 1996
    • "Families Target Therapists in Memory Cases," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, March, 1996
    • "Beware Real Costs of Managed Care," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, February 20, 1996
    • "Fevered Debate Over Inconsistent Coverage,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 1996
    • "Health Effects of Cellular Phones on Hold,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 1996
    • "Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination and Life From Great Chicago Trial Lawyers," March, 2008, Law Bulletin Publishing Illinois Personal Injury Forms, Westlaw, 1996
    • "Dollar Signs at Railroad Crossing," Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, December 1, 1995
    • "Two States Give Battered Women Tort Option,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1995
    • "Charting the Court of Nurse’s Liability,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 1995
    • "O.J Faces Different Set of Rules in Civil Cases," The Forum, Chicago Sun-Times, October 7, 1995
    • "Expansion of Good Samaritan Act Not an Act of Kindness," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 1995
    • "ABA Needs More than PR to Polish Tarnished Legal Image, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 1995
    • "When Lightning Struck,” Chicago Bar Association Journal July, 1995
    • "When Does Death Occur?" Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 1995
    • "Hot Pursuit Car Chases Lead to Pursuit of Chase Standards," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, June, 1995
    • "To Be a Trial Lawyer," F. Lee Bailey Book Review, Trial Magazine, June, 1995
    • "Whatever Happened to Debate, Compromise?" Lawyer’s Forum, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 22, 1995
    • "Short-Sighted Legislators Wearing I-Glasses,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 1995
    • "Gramm Bill Aids Industry for the Health of It," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, April, 1995
    • "Workplace Violence Generates Two Kinds of Torts," The National Law Journal April, 17, 1995
    • "Victims Lose in Capping Damages,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, March 26, 1995
    • "Court, IRS Disagree on Whether Punitive Damages Taxable," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, March, 1995
    • "Forecast: Storm Warning for Meteorologists,” Clifford's Notes, Chicago Lawyer, February, 1995
    • "Mock Trials Offer Virtual Reality," The National Law Journal February 27, 1995
    • "With Product Liability, What You Don "t Know Can Hurt You, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, January, 1995
    • "Toy Industry Needs to Stop Playing Around with Child Safety, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, December, 1994
    • "Capping Damages Hurts Victims" Rights,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, December 27, 1994
    • "The Malpractice Damages Debate,” Letters to the Editor, Wall Street Journal November 11, 1994
    • "New Liability Infects Hospitals that Catch Marketing Fever, “Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, November, 1994
    • "Negligent Tort Reform,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 3, 1994
    • "Government is Best that Plays Sports Least,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, October, 1994
    • "Marketing Tools May Increase Hospitals” Liability Exposure," Medical Malpractice Law & Practice, Leader Publications, New York, September, 1994
    • Reprinted in the Illinois State Bar Journal Newsletter, October, 1994
    • "Litany of Litigation Survey of Lawyers Can’t Be Called Objective, “Chicago Sun-Times, Commentary, October 8, 1994
    • "Justice System Correct Its Outrage,” Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, September 29, 1994
    • "Skill at Taking Depositions Brings Victory in the Courtroom," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, September, 1994
    • "It’s Duck Season: Public’s Safety Under the Gun," National Law Journal Podium, August 22, 1994
    • "Like Travel, Travel Litigation is Broadening,” Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, August, 1994
    • "Tort Surgery will Fail to Excise Health Costs, Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, July, 1994
    • "Aviation Industry Putting its Head in Clouds, “Clifford’s Notes, June, 1994
    • "Malpractice Suits Do Not Inflate Health Costs, National Law Journal May 16, 1994
    • "The False Issue of Malpractice Costs,” The Wall Street Journal, May 10, 1994
    • All Lawyers Face Urgent Need for Restoration of Mentoring," Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer, May, 1994
    • "Proposal on Physician-Patient Privilege Would Send Public Policy up in Smoke,” Law Day Issue, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 23, 1994
    • Must Hold Purveyors of Guns Liable,” Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, March 7, 1994
    • "Petrillo's Scope Questioned in Two Cases Before High Court" Chicago Lawyer, January, 1994
    • "Is it Ethical for Experts to Work Both Sides?" Product Liability Law and Strategy, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, Leader Publications, New York Law Publishing Company, July, 1993
    • "Collagen Ruling Illogica Unsupported," Product Liability Law and Strategy, Leader Publications, New York Law Publishing Company, July, 1993
    • "The Art of Cross-Examining an Expert," Chicago Lawyer, September, 1993
    • "Criticism of Malpractice Suits Is Undeserved," The National Law Journal August 2, 1993
    • "Can Experts be IME's for Both Sides? Should They?" Medical Malpractice Law and Strategy Newsletter, Leader Publications, New York Law Publishing Company, July, 1993
    • "Court Tackles Making Sense of Rule 220," and "Practice Tips," Chicago Lawyer, May, 1993
    • "Getting Picky Picking Jurors," Chicago Lawyer, 1993
    • "P.I. Lawyer Calls Foul Ball on Baseball Act," Chicago Lawyer, May, 1993
    • "Certification Masks Competency, Could be Guise for Higher Fees,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 24, 1993
    • "Positive Benefit in Punitive Damages," Chicago Tribune, Voice of the People, April 24, 1993
    • "Wrongful Adoption Gains Acceptance," September 28, 1992, National Law Journal reprinted in Illinois State Bar Journal Tort Trends publication, December, 1992
    • "Tort Reform is Based on False Assumptions," National Law Journal October 19, 1992
    • "Beefy 'Meat and Potatoes' Trial Book Should Allow for Spice," Chicago Lawyer, September, 1992
    • "Little Sympathy for Defense," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 14, 1992
    • "Great Flood Sinks Premise of Tort Reform," Crain's Chicago Business, June 29, 1992
    • "Win the Write Way With Mirza," Chicago Lawyer, June, 1992 "Legal Reformers Haven't Made Case," Voice of the People, Chicago Tribune, April 12, 1992
    • "War Stories and Maxims Target Book to Young Trial Lawyers," Chicago Lawyer, April, 1992
    • "Insurance Companies Lied," Merrill's Illinois Legal Times, May, 1988
    • "Does Rule 11 Give Judges Too Much Discretion?" Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 3, 1987
    • "The Current Status of the Medical Malpractice Statute," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 7, 1986
    • Book Review, "Preparing Products Liability Cases by Terrence F. Kiely," Journal of the American Bar Association, May, 1986
    • "Tort Reform, Details of Legislation Approved as Response to Insurance Crisis," Chicago Daily Law Bullet in, August 6, 1986
    • "Tort Reform, New Law Adopts Strict Federal Rule on Attorney Sanctions," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 10, 1986
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    • "Comparative Negligence and the Jury," The Law of Comparative Negligence, 1984, Matthew-Bender Publisher
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    • "Venue in Federal Civil Litigation, " Federal Civil Practice, (1981) and updating Supplements, 1983, 1985, (IICLE, 1983, 1985, 1987; and rewritten 1988, Supplement, 1989)
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    • “The True Cost of Medical Errors: Should the CDC List Mistakes as America’s Third Top Killer?” October 2016
    • “Letter to editor: Congress taking aim at right to trial by jury,” Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 27, 2017
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    • “What the Other Side is Thinking?” Panelist, International Association of Defense Counsel’s Corporate Counsel College, Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 2016
    • “Aviation Law,” Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Court, 4th Ed., Thompson Reuters, 2016
    • Sponsor, “Privacy, Data Theft, and Corporate Responsibility,” Twenty-Second Annual Clifford Symposium on Tort Law and Social Policy, DePaul University College of Law, April 28-29, 2016
    • The Advocacy Institute, SUNY Buffalo Law School • Board of Directors (2016)
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