My experience as a 40 Under honoree was a humbling expe- rience as I was named among some of the most accomplished and respected attorneys in Chicago. Additionally, it was a great networking opportunity that broadened my connections within the legal community. Moreover, the 40 Under award yielded me a new level of notoriety among my colleagues in the health care and hospital industry. The recognition pro- pelled not only my career but
Being a 40 Under 40 Honoree was an extreme honor and privi- lege. It showed that the long and stressful days and nights I spent building my legal career were recognized by the bright- est and best legal minds in our amazing community. The award ceremony is one I will always fondly remember. Every year I check to see who gets this rec- ognition and take note of who to watch for in the Courtroom as the next up and coming stars in our community. GERALD J. BEKKERMAN Partner, Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman Class of 2018
Being selected as a 40 Under 40 recipient by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin was an incredible honor. It elevated my profile externally as it communicated a message to the broader legal community that my colleagues and clients alike were impressed by my legal skills as well as the contributions I made to my community. Thus, it created a greater network of people that had and have an opportu- nity to get to know me and my work. Being selected for this prestigious award can propel a young lawyer’s career forward and enhance their standing in the legal community, as it has done for me. PRECIOUS S. JACOBS- PERRY Partner, Jenner & Block LLP Class of 2021
The Chicago Lawyer 40 under 40 award is one of our Illinois legal community’s most prestigious honors. The list of the honorees is truly a “who’s who” of our legal community. The recognition is incredibly meaningful to me and I am truly grateful to be a past recipient. MATTHEW P. WALSH Partner, Hinshaw &
Culbertson LLP Class of 2004
my self-confidence. ANNA M. LOZOYA Attorney, Lozoya Legal
Consulting LLC Class of 2020
Being named a 40 Under 40 Attorney by Law Bulletin Media helped to motivate me in con- tinuing to excel in my profes- sional development. Knowing that more than 1,000 lawyers annually were in competition for the same honor made me realize just how many excellent lawyers there are practicing in the Chicagoland area. The award elevated my professional reputation and helped establish me as a respected figure in the legal community as I strove to fulfill these high expectations. Receiving the award, carries with it a responsibility to uphold the highest of legal principles, as well as to mentor those who hope to achieve the same recog- nition. I try to do so every day. SARAH F. KING Partner, Clifford Law Offices Class of 2015
I was honored to join the legacy of notable lawyers named to the 40 Under 40 list. This rec- ognition has helped me create new connections and opened the door to new opportunities. Each year, I look at this list and continue to be impressed by the talent in the local legal industry. I am grateful to my firm, the clients, and, of course, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin for this recognition. TANVI B. PATEL Partner, Neal Gerber &
I received the award over 22 years ago and I can honestly say it was the single most influential honor I’ve ever received towards the advance- ment of my career. Once I was acknowledged in that publica- tion, my reputation was greatly enhanced amongst my peers. Congratulations to all of the Honorees! DEAN S. DUSSIAS Partner, Dussias Wittenberg Koenigsberger LLP Class of 2002
When I was a young lawyer, I viewed the 40 under Forty award as a grand aspiration. It is an amazing accomplish- ment for a younger lawyer in the Chicago legal community. Receiving the award meant a lot to me and my family. I'm in- credibly proud to be an alumni honoree. ADAM J. ZAYED Managing Attorney, Zayed Law Offices Class of 2022
Eisenberg LLP Class of 2021
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