In The News

• January 27, 2012
  "Northwestern Memorial turns the computers on to construction"
  Crain's Chicago Business
  Mark C. Friedlander
  This article about the planned construction of a new outpatient center for Northwestern Memorial Hospital quotes Schiff Hardin Construction Group partner Mark Friedlander. Mr. Friedlander, who focuses his practice on design-build methods and issues, notes that new computerized design methods can help make construction projects more cost-effective for hospitals.
• August 1, 2011
  "Plant of the Year: KCP&L's Iatan 2 Earns POWER's Highest Honor"
  POWER
  Kenneth M. Roberts
  This energy trade publication highlighted a new power plant owned by Kansas City Power & Light. Attorneys from Schiff Hardin, including Construction Group co-leader Ken Roberts, assisted KCP&L in its oversight of the project, which was constructed using innovative contracting and project controls methods. Mr. Roberts provided key construction prudency testimony in four separate regulatory hearings.
• October 8, 2010
  'Group offers 'Life Balance' help to female lawyers'
  Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
  This item describes the launch of a new organization, The Legal Balance, dedicated to assisting women attorneys with work-life balance issues. Schiff Hardin, one of the founding sponsors of the group, hosted the evening event, which included several speakers, vendors of concierge, childcare and meal services, and a cabaret singer.
• October 1, 2006
  'Dubai Dreams'
  American Lawyer
  Stephen J. Dragich
  Stephen Dragich was included in this report on U.S. law firms serving Dubai-based clients. Schiff Hardin’s representation of Emaar Properties in a $1.05 billion acquisition transaction was included.