Correction: We apologize for the error in the following announcement, posted earlier this month, which read in part:

The attorneys of Lowis & Gellen announce with pride that our partner Gerald Haberkorn has been selected as one of the best commercial litigators by Leading Lawyers, based on a peer survey of Illinois attorneys. This honor is significant because fewer than 150 commercial litigators were selected from the more than 20,000 lawyers recommended.

In truth, Jerry was selected as one of Illinois' Leading Lawyers in two categories. Peers and colleagues also chose to recognize Jerry's work in Professional Malpractice Defense Litigation. He represents and counsels professional service partners and limited liability companies and partnerships in negotiations, contested and adversarial dissolutions, dispute resolution and professional malpractice litigation throughout the country. Clients include lawyers, physicians, engineers and architects.

And, this just in, Jerry is a finalist in Fast Company magazine's 2005 "Fast 50" competition, recognizing thought leaders and entrepreneurs (or just those doing traditional work - like the practice of law - in a way that departs from the traditional delivery of services) in 20-plus industries.

Additionally with Jerry, Bob Smith was also selected as one of the best in Professional Malpractice Defense Litigation. It is an incredible accomplishment for two of our attorneys to be selected into this elite group.

Too, Joan M. Kubalanza, one of our partners, just completed teaching first year law students at The John Marshall Law School the art of persuasive brief writing and appellate advocacy. The students were required to write one trial court brief and two appellate court briefs. They also were required to present oral arguments to a panel of three "judges" with regard to the appellate briefs. Kevin J. Clancy one of Lowis & Gellen's litigators and a former Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Law Clerk served as a "judge" for the arguments and provided the students with insights into their oral advocacy skills.

Besides being busy with work and teaching, Joan also recently participated in a program sponsored by the Big Shoulders Fund. Joan had breakfast with Cardinal George and then went to Queen of Angels Catholic Elementary School to visit with students and staff. Joan spent the most of her visit working with the First Grade Class and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.