With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities-no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations-and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce.
Jennifer Burgess, counsel in Seyfarth's Labor & Employment department in Chicago, received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL).
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Jennifer Burgess, counsel in Seyfarth's Labor &
Employment department in Chicago, received the Volunteer of the
Year award from the Center for Disability & Elder Law
(CDEL).
Hundreds of supporters gathered in Chicago for CDEL's
"Light Up the Loop" Winter Awards Benefit where attendees
honored 2020 award winners and celebrated CDEL's
accomplishments. Burgess received the Volunteer of the Year award
for her tireless pro bono work with CDEL's Senior Center
Initiative (SCI) program. At SCI power of attorney workshops, CDEL
representatives prepare powers of attorney for health care and
property, as well as Illinois living will declarations, for
low-income seniors at senior centers throughout Cook County.
CDEL provides free legal services to low-income seniors and
people with disabilities throughout Cook County. They focus their
efforts on matters related to financial and housing stability,
estate planning including end-of-life planning, divorce, and adult
guardianship. You can learn more here.
With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities-no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations-and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce.
