Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is proud to announce that partner William (Bill) Cook IV has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago Bar Association for his “outstanding volunteer service to the Judicial Evaluation Committee through diligence, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.”

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Chicago partner Daniel (“Dan”) McGrath has been re-elected to serve as a Senior Director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2026–2027 term. 

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that associates Roosevelt Ettienne, Sabrina Smith, and Deijha Swanson have been selected as 2026 Top 40 Under 40 honorees by the National Black Lawyers (NBL).

Read Hinshaw partner Scott Seaman’s analysis in InsuranceNewsNet about the California Supreme Court’s decision clarifying that policyholders can seek declaratory relief from excess insurers—even before underlying coverage is exhausted.

Read Scott Seaman’s insights in Law360 on a notable property insurance ruling from 2026—the Fourth Circuit’s rejection of Golden Corral’s attempt to refile its COVID-19 business loss insurance claim.

Read Hinshaw partner Scott Seaman’s insights on two of the most significant specialty insurance rulings from the first half of 2026, offering analysis of decisions with major implications for D&O coverage nationwide.

Hinshaw is proud to serve as a sponsor of the 2026 Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair, taking place July 13–15 in Chicago, Illinois.

Join industry-leading automotive finance attorneys in Chicago on April 23, 2026, for a day-long complimentary seminar on the latest federal and state developments impacting consumer and commercial lending within the industry.

Join us on April 16, 2026, at Hinshaw's Chicago office for an informative event for business owners. Learn about maximizing business value with insights on valuation, market trends, tax strategies, and succession planning.

Hinshaw partners Bill Schiller and Ian Wagreich will present in an Illinois State Bar Association webinar titled "LIVE WEB - 2024 Immigration Law Update: Effectively Representing Immigration Clients and Analyzing Immigration Matters in a Volatile World." One hour of MCLE credit is available.

As an assisted living Executive Director (ED), you are charged with minimizing risk and preventing legal liability. But in practical terms, do you understand the legal framework that affects your day-to-day decisions?

In partnership with Palinode, AccountsRecovery.net and Chicago-based partner David Schultz will participate in a "Ask The Credit Reporting Expert " webinar on June 23, 2022. Credit reporting is constantly in flux and complicated for the accounts receivable industry. Schultz and his fellow panelist will help answer questions in an extensive Q&A session.