Local Government Lowdown

John M. O’Driscoll, Katie E. Ngo and Caitlin Frenzer Selected to Speak at the 2024 IASB IASA IASBO Joint Annual Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Katie E. Ngo and Caitlin Frenzer have been selected to speak at the IASB IASA IASBO Joint Annual Conference on November 23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. We hope to see you there! Click here to… Continue Reading →

Federal Court Strikes Down DOL Overtime Rule

On November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) rule that aimed to expand the scope of overtime eligibility to workers across the country. For certain executive, administrative or professional employees to… Continue Reading →

Save the Date: 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J.Hess, Darcy L. Proctor,  Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, Caitlin A. Frenzer, Drew O’Donnell and Michael Vargas have been selected to present at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from January 23-25, 2025. We… Continue Reading →

When an Unstoppable Force – Transparency – Meets an Immovable Object – Student Privacy

In Better Government Ass’n v. City Colleges of Chicago, 2024 IL App (1st) 221414, the First District Appellate Court navigated the intersection of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11.6 (West 2018)) (“FOIA”) and the Federal… Continue Reading →

John M. O’Driscoll and Caitlin Frenzer Contribute to IICLE 2024 Edition of School Law: Personnel and Student Issues Handbook

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll and Caitlin Frenzer were recently selected to contribute to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) 2024 Edition of School Law: Personnel and Student Issues handbook. Their chapter is titled “Labor Relations: Overview and Certification of the Bargaining Unit.” The handbook is… Continue Reading →

Katie E. Ngo Joins Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group

Tressler is delighted to welcome Katie E. Ngo as senior counsel in our Local Government Practice Group. Katie concentrates her practice in all aspects of school law. She works directly with superintendents and administrators to ensure compliance with the Illinois School Code,… Continue Reading →

REMINDER: 2024 IML Annual Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess,  Darcy L. Proctor, Molly E. Thompson, Taylor A. Brewer, Jeyser G. Claudio and Drew J. O’Donnell have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 111th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on September 19-21, 2024. Please click here to register…. Continue Reading →

James J. Hess Promoted to Partner in Tressler’s Government Practice

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that James (“Jim”) Hess has been promoted to partner. Jim is a member of Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group based in Bolingbrook and Chicago, Illinois. Jim joined Tressler as senior counsel in 2020. “I am honored… Continue Reading →

Electioneering and Campaign Sign Reminders

Election Day is on the horizon, so a brief reminder regarding legal restrictions on political signage is appropriate: Electioneering outside the 100-foot campaign-free zone is permitted “Electioneering” is conduct that urges a vote for or against a party, candidate or… Continue Reading →

Attorney Andrew S. Paine to Compete at the 2024 Amputee Soccer Gold Cup in Honduras

We are excited to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew S. Paine has once again been selected to represent Team USA as a member of the U.S. Men’s National Amputee Soccer Team. The team will travel to Honduras to take part in the… Continue Reading →

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