Summer of 2010 events included education and training sessions, practice group luncheons, opportunities for socializing with lawyers and staff, and an overview of our Pro Bono program including a presentation by the Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing and a visit to the Daley Center Eviction Court.
Wildman Harrold partners Rod Heard and Nicole Nocera presented a mock negotiation at Prof. Lynn Cohn's (right) Negotiation Workshop on June 29.
Our first event of the summer was a dinner at Sunda to introduce our summer associates to their mentoring team consisting of two "big siblings" (a partner and an associate mentor) and a writing coach. Our next event was a lunch with Sally Olson, Professional Development and Diversity Director. The Summer Associates also attended a dinner with the firm's Managing Partner Bob Shuftan and COO John Holthaus at the Chicago Chophouse for an opportunity for Q&A and to learn about firm governance and future plans. The summer ended with dinner at the home of summer czar John Roberts.
Partner Cal Burnton presented a deposition clinic on July 26.
Training sessions included "Effective Legal Writing," with partner John Frey, a Negotiation Clinic with Professor Lynn Cohn, Director of the Program on Negotiations and Mediation at Northwestern University Law School, and a deposition workshop led by partner Cal Burnton. 
The winning team of the 2010 Bowling tourney.
One of the most popular events of the summer is the annual bowling party. This year's bowling party was held at 10Pin Bowling Lounge on State Street. Open to all Wildman Harrold personnel, 16 teams competed, and the top eight teams of the night moved on to the Big Bowl Off, with prize money awarded to the top four teams. Summer Associate Colin O'Donovan was a member of the winning team and took home $100 in prize money!
The Summer Associates teamed with New Moms, Inc. in a day-long service project to assist at the organization's summer picnic. The Summer Associates also coordinated a drive for the organization, collecting diapers, formula, and other necessities for the clients of New Moms.
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