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Honoring 100 Years of Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to reflect, particularly as our country faces uncertainty and renewed attacks on equity, accountability, and access to justice. The 2026 theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, marks 100 years since our country first formally recognized Black history, following years of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s advocacy.
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25 HSPRD Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers®
We are proud to announce that twenty-five of our attorneys made this year’s Illinois Super Lawyers list. This recognition is awarded to lawyers by their peers and makes the legal process accessible by confidently connecting clients with top lawyers.
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HSPRD Civil Rights Associate William Greenlaw Elected to Harvard Law Society of Illinois Board of Directors
Last month, Civil Rights Associate William Greenlaw accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors of the Harvard Law Society of Illinois as a newly elected member.
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HSPRD Honors National Native American Heritage Month
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, HSPRD celebrates and honors the culture and vital advocacy of Native American peoples in Chicago and across the nation.
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Matthew J. Piers Appointed Special Counsel as Illinois Accountability Commission Expands Leadership Team
In October 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker created an independent board known as the Illinois Accountability Commission, which will document alleged abuses by federal immigration-enforcement agents working in Illinois.
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HSPRD Attorneys Take Part in 19th Annual ABA Labor and Employment Law Conference
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Court Grants Habeas Petition; Diana Santillana Galeano Released from ICE Detention
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Chicago Father Ruben Torres Maldonado Released on Bond by Immigration Judge, Reunites with Family amid Daughter’s Cancer Treatment
Today, HSPRD attorneys held a press conference to announce that an immigration judge has ordered ICE to release our...
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HSPRD Attorney Kalman Resnick Joins CNN’s The Situation Room to Discuss Family Impacted by ICE Detention
This morning, HSPRD immigration attorney Kalman Resnick appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf...
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HSPRD Attorney Kalman Resnick Files Emergency Motion on Behalf of Chicago Father Detained by ICE
HSPRD immigration attorney Kalman Resnick represents Ruben Torres, a longtime Chicago resident and father of 16-year-old...
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CBS News Chicago Interviews Kalman Resnick on ICE Confrontations in Illinois
Four people were taken into custody after clashes between ICE agents and protesters outside the federal immigration...
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Four Decades of Dedication: Reflecting on HSPRD’s Legacy
Hear from our attorneys and team members as they reflect on 40 years of HSPRD, sharing memories, milestones, and the...
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HSPRD Attorney Naiara F. Testai Shares Guidance on Interacting with ICE on Good Morning Chicago
HSPRD attorney Naiara F. Testai appeared on Good Morning Chicago this morning to discuss what to do if you are...
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Lawdragon Recognizes 11 HSPRD Attorneys Among 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers
We are proud to share that 11 HSPRD attorneys have once again been recognized in Lawdragon’s 2025 guide to the 500...
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Caryn C. Lederer Honored with 2025 Ruth Goldman Award by the Chicago Chapter of the American Constitution Society
HSPRD congratulates Shareholder Caryn C. Lederer, who will be honored with the 2025 Ruth Goldman Award at the American...
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HSPRD Shareholder Lori Deem Speaks on Executive Risk and Workplace Misconduct at IFSEA Conference in London
HSPRD Shareholder Lori Deem spoke at the 6th IFSEA International Conference on Risk, Reward and Reputation Management...
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40 Years of Excellence: HSPRD Marks Milestone at Offshore Rooftop
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HSPRD Partner Margaret Truesdale Featured on Employee to Lawyer Podcast
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HSPRD Attorneys Reaffirm Oath at National Law Day of Action
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Former Orland Park Officers Sue Village Alleging Retaliation and Discrimination
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HSPRD Congratulates Newly Promoted Partner Margaret Truesdale
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HSPRD Team Members Attend Race Judicata 5k 2024
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Fighting for Justice: The Case of Hannah Finnegan
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Class Action Complaint Filed Against City of Peoria Alleges City’s Sidewalk System Not Accessible for People with Disabilities
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