Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres

Attention Illinois Employers! Are you ready for the changes impacting your workplace? Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois employers must navigate significant updates to state laws, including: - Amendments to the Personnel Record Review Act - Expanded protected characteristics under the Illinois Human Rights Act - Extended deadlines for filing charges with the Illinois Department of Human Rights …and more. Please read this CFDB client alert to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGXiEJim To help you stay informed and prepared, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres’ Employment Team, Tracey Wolfe, Erin McAdams Franzblau, and Kristy Pardo are hosting a 1-hour webinar on November 20, 2024. This session is designed for HR professionals, in-house attorneys, and business owners managing employees in Illinois. ?? CLE credit in Illinois is pending. ?? Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gv8FQNwY Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights and ask questions directly from our attorneys. #EmploymentLaw #HRUpdates #IllinoisEmployers #Webinar

We're Hiring! Mid-Level Corporate Associate Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres is seeking a talented Mid-Level Corporate Associate to join our growing team. If you have 3+ years of experience in corporate and transactional matters, including M&A, and are looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! #LegalJobs #CorporateLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #LawCareers #Hiring #CFDB

Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the amazing Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres and Point of Difference Strategies team with a staff appreciation lunch today! It's the dedication, creativity, and passion of every individual that makes our workplace so special. A huge thank you to everyone for your hard work and commitment. Here's to many more moments of connection, growth, and teamwork ahead! #StaffAppreciation #Teamwork #Gratitude #CompanyCulture

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres is deeply honored to be named the Women's Bar Association of Illinois’ Top Flexible Workplace Legal Employer! This award highlights our commitment to fostering an inclusive, flexible environment where every team member can thrive. We’re grateful to the WBAI for this recognition and to our incredible team. Together, we are creating a workplace that empowers and supports all of us. #WorkplaceFlexibility #Inclusion #WBAI #LegalCommunity #CrokeFairchildDuarteBeres

Excited to announce that Tracey Wolfe, Partner at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, will be speaking at the DEIA Summit 2024 hosted by the Executives' Club of Chicago on November 12! The DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Summit is a vital gathering of leaders and changemakers dedicated to advancing these crucial pillars within organizations and communities. Join Tracey and other thought leaders as they explore the latest practices and insights to foster inclusive, equitable environments for all. Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gKAUezrR #DEIA #DEISummit2024 #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Accessibility #CrokeFairchild #Leadership #ExecutivesClubChicago

Upcoming Training Opportunity in Food Contact Compliance??? We’re proud to share that our Of Counsel, Eric Greenberg, will be leading?Food Contact Training US 2024, a program by Smithers, on November 13-14. This two-day course covers essential regulatory requirements for the US and EU, providing attendees with a strong foundation to succeed and stay compliant in the food contact industry. November 13-14, 2024 ???For more details and registration:?https://lnkd.in/gFSmp6H5 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights!

The QSBS Exclusion affords business owners selling stock in closely held corporations one of the few opportunities under the Code, not only to?defer, but to completely?avoid?the taxation of income, making it an extremely powerful tax planning tool.?

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres Partner Jim Durkin was recently profiled by Bloomberg Law, alongside his brother, Thomas Durkin. The article highlights their paths from law school to impactful legal and political careers in Illinois, and now, their dynamic second careers.

We are incredibly proud of our Partner and Management Committee member, Lisa Duarte, who has been recognized as the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Outstanding Civic Leader for 2024! Lisa’s words at the YWCA's "She the People" Leader Luncheon were a testament to her unwavering dedication to fostering dignity, respect, and collaboration within our communities. We are inspired by Lisa’s commitment to breaking barriers and creating pathways for women to lead with purpose. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! Your leadership continues to inspire us all.

Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres was thrilled to host a screening at the historic Davis Theater of Show Her The Money, a motivational movie that sheds light on the significant issue of women investors lacking sufficient funding and advocates for change. During the event, CFDB Partner Jessica Klapper Fairchild participated in a fireside chat with Catherine Gray, the executive producer of the film. Special thanks to all that attended! Thank you to all the event partners Inspiro Tequila, LLC, William Blair, and FEI Chicago. We are proud that all the proceeds from the event will go towards the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)!