February 16, 2012

John J. Voortman, a highly respected retired Schiff Hardin partner who concentrated his practice in antitrust law, passed away on February 12, 2012, at age 80.

Mr. Voortman, who was fluent in Russian, served in the intelligence branch of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After leaving the military in 1954 he completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University in 1956 and then earned a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1959. He then entered government service as an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice in the Appellate Section of the Antitrust Division. Subsequently, he worked at three law firms in Washington, D.C. and Chicago before joining Schiff Hardin as an associate in 1973. He was elected a partner in 1973. He retired in 1992.

Visitation
Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hallowell & James Funeral Home
1025 West 55th Street
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-6500

Funeral
Friday, February 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
St. John Lutheran Church
47th Street and Brainard Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1690

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

Ronald S. Safer, Schiff Hardin Managing Partner, saluted Mr. Voortman and said, "He will be remembered as a distinguished attorney who was integral to Schiff Hardin's emergence as one of the leading U.S. law firms in the area of antitrust law."