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Ankin Law Welcomes Attorney Bria Wallace

Once again, Ankin Law has shown the desire to look around the country to find lawyers that can help injured people in Chicagoland.  The firm is proud to welcome Attorney Bria Wallace to our roster as she joins our prolific workers’ compensation department this fall.  “It’s a top firm. It’s known within the state. It has

University of Chicago Sexual Assault Allegations Raise Questions About Fraternity Safety and Liability

Serious questions regarding campus safety have arisen after two reports of sexual assaults at frat parties raised uncertainty about whether fraternity organizations are doing enough to protect people attending their parties and events. These two recent allegations involve separate instances at the University of Chicago’s Alpha Epsilon Pi and Alpha Delta Phi fraternities. Neither victim was a student of the
Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Howard Ankin Talks Law Practice, AI on “The Lawyer’s Podcast”

When someone is looking for a wide-range of topics to discuss on being a lawyer in 2026, they need look no further than the founder of Ankin Law. Hence “The Lawyer’s Podcast” had Attorney Howard Ankin on the show in October to discuss a wide array of topics in the legal world.  This included how to handle

An Ankin Law Client’s Unique Way to Say Thanks to His Attorney

Ankin Law’s service to one client was so outstanding that he decided to bring a gift to his lawyer when he picked up his check.  Sherrodd C. felt that strongly about Attorney Jake Nabat’s work on his rideshare accident case that he gave him a goodie bag.  “You give a gift to somebody that’s given a gift

Why an Ankin Law Legal Assistant Gave a TEDx Talk in College

A legal assistant at Ankin Law who aspires to be an Attorney had a chance to bolster her resume with a unique opportunity in her undergraduate days.  Esmeralda Alacon, who works in Ankin Law’s workers’ compensation department, had the opportunity to give a TEDx Talk at Wartburg College. As she works for a firm that prides itself

Howard Ankin Gives His Legal Advice for Those Using Rideshares in Chicago

Once again, the founder of Ankin Law is getting in front of a microphone to talk about ways that people in Chicagoland and around the country can stay safe in a rideshare. Attorney Howard Ankin joined “The Rideshare Zone Podcast” in October to talk about the ways in which people can protect themselves when using the transportation

Going ‘Nuts’ For Chicago: The story of “Nuts on Clark”

What started as a simple idea in a small shop down the street from an iconic sports venue has now become a four-decade Chicago institution. “Nuts on Clark” has a great reputation in the city for quality nuts, popcorn and candy. It’s a creation of the Kenney family – native Chicagoans who had the idea for