INTRODUCTION
Over the past 30 years, our experienced JVR editorial team has worked closely with the trial bar to evolve the JVR into an essential research tool that JVR founder Max Sonderby would never have imagined. However, Max would have appreciated and been proud of their efforts to significantly expand the information provided in JVR case reports. Illinois attorneys, judges and mediators use JVR information to find comparable verdicts and settlements, identify and research expert witnesses as well as over- all trial strategy. JVR reports have become a must-have case evaluation resource for civil litigators and we are excited to introduce new features in 2026. As we grow and improve, our JVR writers continue Law Bulletin’s standard of fair and accurate reporting. On October 29, 2025, the Jury Verdict Reporter and Law Bulletin Media hosted our annual JVR Trial Lawyer Excellence Awards ceremony and reception in the RPM Events space in Chicago. The event was attended by over 400 trial lawyers and judges, and recognized significant achievements by lawyers for both the plaintiff and defense. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of Lifetime Achieve- ment awards to attorneys Todd A. Smith and William F. Cunningham. This maga- zine commemorates the ceremony and includes photographs of the lawyers who were honored for their trial work, as well as other notable guests. On behalf of the Law Bulletin Media and the staff of the Jury Verdict Reporter, we extend our thanks to the plaintiff and defense trial attorneys for their contri- butions of case information and the cooperation we receive throughout our investigative process.
Peter V. Mierzwa President & Publisher
4 JURY VERDICT REPORTER • 2025 ANNUAL TRIAL LAWYER EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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