Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook

A team of Hinshaw attorneys collaborated to contribute six chapters to the newly released 2025 edition of the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) "Attorneys' Legal Liability" handbook. IICLE, the leading provider of continuing legal education in Illinois since 1961, publishes resources designed to support and educate Illinois attorneys on the latest developments in the legal profession.

Edited by former Hinshaw partner Thomas McGarry, "Attorneys' Legal Liability" is an invaluable handbook that describes the critical legal and ethical responsibilities that every Illinois attorney must navigate to protect their livelihood. The guide delves into key topics, including professional standards, duties to clients, malpractice, attorney-client privilege, conflicts of interest, and duties to the court. It also provides practical insights on liability insurance, risk management, and the essential strategies to prevent legal pitfalls.

Individual Chapter Contributions

The following chapters were authored and co-authored by Hinshaw attorneys, covering a range of insights on ethical duties, legal liability, and risk management:

• Chapter 4: "Attorney Liability to Adversaries and Other Third Parties"
  By: Terrence P. McAvoy, Justin M. Penn, and Kate G. Schnake
• Chapter 7: "Breach of Fiduciary Duty"
  By: Matthew R. Henderson
• Chapter 12: "Statutes Affecting Lawyer Liability"
  By: David M. Schultz, and Justin M. Penn
• Chapter 14: "Attorney Liability Insurance"
  By: John E. DeLascio
• Chapter 15: "The Limitation of Liability Through Business Forms"
  By: Anthony J. Jacob
• Chapter 16: "Attorney Liability Risk Management"
  By: Michael Zhang

Handbook authors also acknowledged the contributions of Hinshaw associates Camille Evans, Margaret Hayes, and Matthew Pagano in the preparation of individual chapter content.