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Baker Joins Firm
Hoogendoorn & Talbot welcomes Bruce Baker as its newest partner, concentrating his practice on banking and finance transactions, general corporate, regulatory compliance, and international cross border transactions. He received his BA and MA in international relations from Johns Hopkins University and his law degree from the University of Chicago. Mr. Baker has worked for large international law firms and a large Chicago bank. "We already have good relations with a number of banks in Chicago and Bruce's presence will certainly enhance those relationships," notes named partner Case Hoogendoorn. "Bruce brings substantial depth to our existing banking and finance practice and our lending clients will benefit greatly from his deep-seated expertise," says corporate partner G.A. Finch.
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G.A. Finch Appointed to Concept Schools Advisory Committee
Partner G.A. Finch was recently asked to join the Concept Schools Advisory Committee. Members of the Advisory Committee were requested to share their experience, expertise, wisdom and vision to help Concept Schools to be the best and highest performing charter management organization in the country. Concept Schools has grown to manage 27 charter schools in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. The Concept-managed schools implement the same model of college prep focusing on math, science, and technology with high standards and expectations for all of its students. All of its schools reside in an urban setting, and they have a 100% college acceptance rate. Additionally, the demographics of its schools include students who come from economically disadvantaged families that vary from 60% to 99%, while 80% of these schools' graduates are first generations in their families to attend college. "I have gotten to know the founders and executives of Concept Schools and have marveled at the consistent success of their schools for children from diverse backgrounds," noted Mr. Finch.
G.A. has had a life-long interest in educational achievement motivation and has served on a variety of educational boards and councils, including Hampshire College, Robert Morris College, Commonwealth School (Boston), University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School, City Colleges of Chicago, and Decatur Classical School.
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Lillig Hosts Polyphony H.S. Board of Directors Meeting
On November 15, 2011, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP hosted the quarterly Board meeting of Polyphony H.S., the international literary magazine for high school writers founded by Chicago author Billy Lombardo, the winner of the 2011 Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Short Story Award.
Associate attorney John Lillig is a member of the Polyphony H.S. Board of Directors. Polyphony H.S. publishes a print and online literary magazine and has received submissions from high school students in 48 states and 16 foreign countries. Over 1,600 young writers submitted their work to Polyphony H.S. during the 2010-2011 academic year.
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Lillig Gives Lecture at DePaul Law School
Associate attorney John Lillig spoke at the American Society of Law, Medicine, & Ethics' 5th Annual Student Health Law Conference at DePaul University College of Law on Friday, October 21, 2011. Lillig talked about his work with Partner James Rankin representing medical certification boards as clients. His remarks were part of a panel discussion on representing tax-exempt organizations in the health care field.
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Finch Co-Chairs Bar Foundation Fall Benefit
Partner G.A. Finch has agreed to co-chair the Chicago Bar Foundation's November 12th Annual Fall Benefit at The Field Museum, where guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, open bar, live music, special children's activities, a huge silent auction, complimentary valet parking, and access to the museum's many popular exhibits. His co-chair is Bank of America's Paula F. Angelini. Mr. Finch also serves on the Chicago Bar Association Board of Managers and CBA Television Productions, Inc. Board of Directors.
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