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Chicago, May 13, 2025
Keating and B. Lothson, Secure Defense Verdict in Bench Trial on Behalf of CVS
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Richard J. Keating, Jr. and Benjamin D. Lothson secured a defense verdict for their client, Highland Park CVS, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. (Rateb Khouri v. Highland Park CVS, LLC and CVS Pharmacy Inc., 1:2017cv08975)

Chicago, May 07, 2025
Kettering Celebrates Chicago Academy for the Arts Mock Trial Champions
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorney Katherine M. Kettering joined in celebrating the Chicago Academy of the Arts (CAA) Mock Trial Competition Champions this weekend following their incredible efforts and outstanding performance. Kettering serves as an advisor for CAA’s mock trial team through the Kane County Bar Foundation.

Chicago, May 05, 2025
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Alexander P. White Dinner Hosted by Illinois Creditors Bar Association
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was a proud sponsor of the Alexander P. White Dinner hosted by the Illinois Creditors Bar Association (ILCBA) on May 1, 2025. Our attorneys had the opportunity to attend the event and celebrate the 2025 Award Recipient, the Honorable Martin S. Agran. Partner Douglas C. Giese currently serves as Chair of the Technology Committee and is a member of the Education Committee for ILCBA.

Chicago, April 25, 2025
Becker Named to 2025 Billboard Magazine's Top Music Lawyers List
Billboard Magazine named Jeffrey S. Becker, Partner and Chair of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP's Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group, to its 2025 Top Music Lawyers list. This prestigious list honors prominent music and entertainment attorneys handling the industry's most significant legal battles and deals nationwide.