“We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

GUNG HAY FAT CHOY! Happy Chinese Lunar New Year. Wishing you all health, good fortune and happiness.

In celebration of Black History Month, we are honored to support Just the Beginning - A Pipeline Organization whose mission is to is to encourage students of color and other underrepresented groups to pursue a career – and leadership opportunities -- in the practice of law. Learn more: jtb.org

#VABLaw Shareholder, Past President of the NCBP and Past President of the The Chicago Bar Association Aurora Austriaco will be speaking on a panel at the PBA's Commission on Women in the Profession, International Women's Day Program on 3/8/22 lnkd.in/dN65EvXh

We support women and organizations that support women. This is why we have proudly sponsored BEDS Plus Care, Inc. for the last several years. Their mission is to help vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services. lnkd.in/dZ7uY6yK

Congratulations to Aurora Austriaco on her election to the Board of Chicago United and on being the recipient of this year's Chicago United “Toni Cornelius Special Recognition” Award! #VAB is thankful for the honor to serve on the Board and for this incredible recognition.

#VABLaw Shareholder and American Bar Association, IL, State Delegate Aurora Austriaco participated as a panelist a the ABA TIPS Annual Section Conference - "Moving the Needle – What Corporations Are Doing in Real Time to Affect Diversity in Their Legal Spending and Why It Matters to Your Firm."

#VABLaw is looking for an associate attorney to join our growing practice. Prior litigation experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn and a positive attitude win the day. Contact Lydia at [email protected] or Aurora at [email protected] for more information.

Congratulations to VAB Shareholder Lydia Bueschel, who was honored today for her years of Board service and advocacy on behalf of working women at Women Employed‘s annual gala the Working Lunch!

This weekend, let's stand proud and remember how fortunate we are to have those who are willing to fight for our freedoms.

Authenticity is beautiful. Happy #Pride2022

VAB welcomes Tevin Bowens as its newest associate! Tevin brings broad knowledge of the bankruptcy process, honed during his time serving as a law clerk in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Learn more: vablawfirm.com/tevin-bowens

We wish you a safe and #Vabulous long weekend! Happy 4th! Our offices will be closed this Monday in recognition of Independence Day.

#VABLaw Shareholder Aurora Austriaco was honored to be invited to the White House’s 4th of July celebration as we celebrate 246 years of independence! In the photos: Jerome Austriaco, Angela F. Williams, JD, M.Div (President of United Way) and her husband, Rod Williams.

HOLY COW #VABLaw Shareholder Aurora Austriaco and colleagues including Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Patricia Brown Holmes and Donovan Pepper made it onto the #WhiteHouse's Instagram feed while attending the Congressional Picnic hosted by the President!

Lydia Bueschel of Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, PC and Robin Wofford of WTK tell us why they can't wait for September's Annual Meeting, which you can register for right now: bit.ly/3SyRGqx bit.ly/3QzJ0yT #namwolfinchicago22 #legaldei #legalsupplierdiversity #namwolf

#VABLaw welcomes Reena Sikdar as Special Counsel! Reena has considerable experience in high stakes internal, whistleblower, or government-initiated investigations in matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, and much more...vablawfirm.com/reena-sikdar

#VABLaw welcomes Deborah M. Seriki, Esq. as Associate! Deborah comes to VAB with a wide range of experience representing government entities in Administrative Hearings and victims of crimes in Illinois state criminal court. Learn more about Deborah here: lnkd.in/gA3dRx-K

We at #VABLaw send our sincerest thanks to all of the Veterans who have made sacrifices to keep us safe. #VeteransDay2022

We hope your Thanksgiving is filled with all the #VABulous people and food that you love! #gobblegobble