Fischel & Kahn, Ltd.

06/30/2025

After more than 100 years of serving clients with dedication and integrity, the shareholders of Fischel Kahn are joining Schoenberg Finkel Beederman Bell Glazer LLC as of July 1, 2025. We are proud of the firm’s legacy of excellent client service and grateful to all who have been part of its story. https://www.sfbbg.com/firm-news/sfbbg-deepens-service-offerings-with-addition-of-skilled-attorneys-from-fischel-kahn/

01/27/2025

Fischel Kahn is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Congratulations Suzanne Glade, David Inlander, Robert Kaufman, Ronald Menna and Rachel Kolesar! https://www.fischelkahn.com/blog/five-fischel-kahn-attorneys-honored-in-2025-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-lists/

01/16/2025

Fischel Kahn principal Ronald Menna accepted the invitation to join the Public Interest Law Initiative’s Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee. Formed in 2017, the Committee is comprised of lawyers and judges committed to advancing equal access to justice by supporting and encouraging pro bono efforts in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.

11/07/2024

Fischel Kahn is thrilled to announce its placement on the 2025 Best Law Firms® list by Best Lawyers® for the tenth consecutive year. The firm was ranked both nationally and locally. Learn more: https://www.fischelkahn.com/blog/fischel-kahn-ranked-nationally-and-locally-on-2025-best-law-firms-list/

08/15/2024

Fischel Kahn is proud to announce that six firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America’s 2025 publication. Congratulations to Suzanne Glade, David Inlander, Robert Kaufman, Ronald Menna, Jr., Peter Schmiedel and Rachel Kolesar. https://www.fischelkahn.com/blog/best-lawyers-in-america-2025-recognizes-six-fischel-kahn-attorneys/

07/09/2024

In the June 2024 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Trial Briefs section newsletter, David Inlander and Ronald Menna, Jr. discuss ethical practices in the email age and analyze Washington state judges’ recent ban of AI video footage in court.

https://www.fischelkahn.com/blog/david-inlander-and-ronald-menna-jr-examine-washington-state-ban-of-ai-enhanced-video-trial-evidence-in-recent-isba-article/

07/09/2024

Ronald Menna details Illinois’ recent adoption of the ‘partial breach’ doctrine in the June 2024 edition of Illinois State Bar Association's Trial Briefs section newsletter.

Ronald Menna details Illinois’ recent adoption of the ‘partial breach’ doctrine in the June 2024 edition of Illinois State Bar Association’s Trial Briefs section newsletter.

05/21/2024

Ronald Menna analyzes the demise of the common law best evidence rule in the May 2024 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Trial Briefs section newsletter. https://tinyurl.com/mr2n453h

03/05/2024

Last week, David Inlander presented at a mediation event, Best Practices in Attorney-Assisted Mediation: Changing the Way We Negotiate. Moderated by the Hon. Grace G. Dickler (Ret.) of JAMS, David participated on a panel alongside Psychotherapist and Divorce Coach Sarah Puccia, Beth F. McCormack of Beermann and Jason Sposeep of Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck.

As part of the presentation, David drew upon his deep experience to unpack the mediation process, shared best practices and offered suggestions for resolution through his perspective as one of Chicago’s preeminent mediators. Panelists also discussed how to utilize divorce coaches and navigate difficult family situations such as those involving narcissists and alcoholics.

01/30/2024

Ronald Menna presented on preserving the record on appeal at a recent ISBA CLE event alongside other leading industry professionals.

Ronald Menna details best practice tips for successfully making and preserving records on appeal at a recent ISBA event.

01/29/2024

The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect this month, requires certain small businesses to report information about ownership to the government. Robert Kaufman outlines the Corporate Transparency Act’s reporting requirements in 2024.

Robert Kaufman outlines the Corporate Transparency Act’s reporting requirements for 2024.

01/25/2024

Fischel Kahn is proud to announce that six attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. All six attorneys are repeat winners of this award. Congratulations Julie Brett, Suzanne Glade, David Inlander, Robert W. Kaufman, Ronald Menna and Rachel Kolesar!

Six Fischel Kahn attorneys earned repeat recognition on the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for exceptional professional achievement.