, Corinne Heggic is ah owner of Wpchhcr Law Firm LLC whose experience representing financial services companies makes her uniquely qualified to counsel individuals regarding estate'plans, trust and esrate. administration and in probate court.
Whereas,.estate .planning is more about one's legacy than 'mortality, Corinne-is dedicated to-drafting estate plans that'.align with each -client's asset and wealth preservaiipri. goals.
Whereas, Corinne also, advises small and family-owned .companies on business formation and succession issues and serves as local counsel to financial.services companies in consumer fraud '.litigation.
Whereas, Corinne s contributions! ro the profession have been recognized by the legal community and featured in,20.15, DePaul Magazine named her one of its"r4. under 40" for her outstanding contribution to the profession and mentorship of young attorneys. In 2017, Best.LawQ'CTs.-na'med Corinne a "Women of Influence" nationally in the legal profession.
Whereas, Corinne has a history of bar association service and has been a Women's Bar Association of Illinois mernber since she began her legal career and served on itS:Board of Directors prior to being slated to serve as President in 2019-2020.
Whereas, Corinne has served in executive and board member positions on the North Suburban Bar Association working to improve.access to the legal systenvand attorney civic engagement.
Whereas, Corinne has also served on various committees within The Chicago Bar Association, most recently on the Judicial Evaluation Committee.
Whereas, outside of work, Ms. Heggje.is a frequent lecturer on substantive areas ofthe law'and her work has been published in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
Whereas, she is active in her community as a member of Lyon School/Pleasant Ridge.PTA and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Women's Club.
Whereas, Ms. Reggie has served on the Board of Trustees of the Glenbrook District .225 High School Foundation
Whereas, she and her husband and law. partner John are'raising three sons in Glenview where the family is active in scouting, youth sports, and 'ministries dedicated'to women and children in crisis.
BE IT RESOLVED, That-Alderman Michele Smith, and we, The City Council of the City of Chicago, proclaim this Resolution in honor of Corinne Heggie, who On May 30th will become the President of the Women's: Bar Association of Illinois:
Be It Further Resolved, That suitable,copies of this resolution are presented to Ms. Corinne Heggie as a sign of our honor, gratitude and respect.
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