We are proud and honored that once again, Attorneys Gary Schlesinger and Michael Strauss have been selected as Super Lawyers for 2021. Only 5% of attorneys across the nation are selected for this honor. We are even prouder to share that our associate attorney, Dee Hoyt, was also selected as a Rising Star for 2021….Read More
Firm News
This page will be periodically updated to keep you informed of our latest firm news, awards and involvement as speakers or attendees at local, state, and national bar association events and seminars.
Michael & Deanna Approved as Lake County Court System Mediators 2020-2022
Attorneys Michael Strauss and Deanna Hoyt are on the approved list of mediators for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Lake County Family Mediation Program 2020-2022.
November 2020 Firm News
Michael Strauss elected as the Chair of the ISBA Assembly Agenda & Program Committee for 2020-2021.
October 2020 Firm News
Busy time at Schlesinger & Strauss. On October, 21st, Gary Schlesinger presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, titled, Ethics in Lawyer Marketing, a discussion of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Gary discussed how and what lawyers may communicate to prospective clients, judges, and other lawyers to the Lake County Illinois Bar Association Family…Read More
Deanna Hoyt ISBA Leadership Academy Graduation
Schlesinger & Strauss is proud to announce that on September 24, 2020, attorney Deanna Hoyt graduated as part of the ISBA Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class. The ISBA Leadership program is designed to train the next generation of professionals to become effective leaders in the Illinois legal community. Congratulations Deanna!
Michael Strauss Recognized by the University of Illinois College of Law
Michael Strauss recognized by the University of Illinois College of Law, Alumni Reporter for his Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award. Michael Strauss has been selected by the ISBA to receive the 2019-2020 Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award. The award acknowledges an ISBA member’s meritorious service provided in support of ISBA’s legislative efforts in…Read More
Gary Schlesinger’s Letter to the Editor
Gary Schlesinger’s, Letter to the Editor, published by the Lake County Bar Association, Docket, Titled, Withdrawing an Appearance as the Attorney of Record.
Michael Strauss to Receive Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award
We are please to announce that Attorney Michael Strauss has been selected to receive the 2019-2020 Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legislation. Michael was nominated by Attorney Gary Schlesinger to receive this award, which is conferred by the ISBA. This award acknowledges an ISBA member’s…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss ISBA Appointments 2020-2021
Congratulations to the attorneys of Schlesinger & Strauss LLC on their respective appointments to the Illinois State Bar Association: Attorney Gary Schlesinger has been appointed to serve as Member for the 2020-2021 ISBA Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission and the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council. Attorney Michael Strauss has been appointed to serve…Read More
Gary Schlesinger Awarded Privileged Membership in ISBA
Congratulations to Gary! His Illinois State Bar Association membership is being transferred to Privileged classification. Privileged Members are those members who have reached the golden age of 75 and have given at least 25 years of continuous service and support to the Illinois State Bar Association. Thank you for your many years of service to…Read More
