Resources & Insights
- Article
President Trump's Executive Orders imposing additional duties on imports from Mexico and Canada are scheduled to become effective on Friday March 4. If the administration follows through with these threats, the economic impact across the U.S. will be extensive.
Join Amundsen Davis’s Intellectual Property Service Group partners Tom Pienkos and Mike Bendel for an engaging discussion on safeguarding your most valuable assets—your ideas and creations.
- Firm News
Litigation Nation, a brand new Amundsen Davis podcast with hosts Jack Sanker and Danessa Watkins, is a weekly roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments you missed. New episodes release bi-weekly on Tuesday, summarizing the newsletters you don't have time to read and diving into the headlines to bring you what you need to know.
Education On Demand
- House v. NCAA - Settlement Update 4/24/25House v. NCAA - Settlement Update 4/24/25
- Breakfast Briefing Series - Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & RetentionBreakfast Briefing Series - Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & Retention
This webcast will provide a high-level overview of traditional and non-traditional ways to structure bonus awards, equity compensation, and other benefits. Rebecca Bush & Kelly Haab-Tallitsch will cover practical considerations on how these structures can be executed in a way to minimize tax burdens as well as key compliance concerns to keep in mind during the design process.
Blogs
In the Media
- Ngosong Fonkem Quoted in USA Today’s Article on the 2025 U.S. Import Surge Over Tariff Concerns | Media MentionNgosong Fonkem Quoted in USA Today’s Article on the 2025 U.S. Import Surge Over Tariff Concerns
Ngosong Fonkem is quoted on the state of imports in USA Today's article ahead of new tariffs.
- Luke Fedlam Joins NCAA Elite Student-Athlete Symposium on NFL Transition | Media MentionLuke Fedlam Joins NCAA Elite Student-Athlete Symposium on NFL Transition
Luke Fedlam was mentioned by the NCAA for his contribution to the Elite Student-Athlete Symposium on NFL transition
Events
- Be the First to Know: Live Breakdown of the House Settlement DecisionEventBe the First to Know: Live Breakdown of the House Settlement Decision
A final ruling in House v. NCAA is expected in the coming days or weeks following the settlement hearing. Once the ruling is handed down, join Luke Fedlam live with a webcast breaking down everything you need to know.
- Labor and Employment Changes in the First 100 Days | Speaking EngagementLabor and Employment Changes in the First 100 Days
Join Julie Proscia for this webcast devoted to the significant changes to labor and employment law as a result of the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term.
- Safeguarding Health Care Employees: Strategies to Combat Workplace Violence | Speaking EngagementSafeguarding Health Care Employees: Strategies to Combat Workplace Violence
Join Suzannah Wilson Overholt at Leading Age Indiana's Spring 2025 Conference. The two-day conference features educational sessions and networking opportunities for professionals in the long-term care and aging services field. In her presentation, "Safeguarding HealthCare Employees: Strategies to Combat Workplace Violence," Suzannah will address the growing concern of workplace violence in health care settings, providing strategies for prevention and creating safer environments for employees.
- Navigating IP Rights in the AI Boom | EventNavigating IP Rights in the AI Boom
Join Intellectual Property Service Group partners Mike Bendel and Laura Grebe for an informative discussion on the nuanced IP issues companies and courts are grappling with as AI capabilities reshape industries.
- AI Developments in Convenience Services: Incorporating it Legally and Avoiding Roadblocks | Speaking EngagementAI Developments in Convenience Services: Incorporating it Legally and Avoiding Roadblocks
Join Heather Bailey at the The NAMA Show 2025 in Las Vegas, NV as she discusses AI and using it to the best of your ability.
- Addressing Workplace Violence in Health Care: Protecting Those Who Care for Us | EventAddressing Workplace Violence in Health Care: Protecting Those Who Care for Us
Join Labor & Employment Partner Suzannah Overholt for a timely and insightful discussion on how health care organizations can proactively address this pressing issue and better protect their workforce.
- Defamation Nation: Taking the Pain out of Campaigning | Speaking EngagementDefamation Nation: Taking the Pain out of Campaigning
Join Danessa Watkins and Ryan Jacobson for this in-person and live webcast event, "Running for Public Office: Keys to Success" hosted by the Chicago Bar Association where they present, "Defamation Nation: Taking the Pain out of Campaigning."
- Democracy In Action 2025 | Speaking EngagementDemocracy In Action 2025
Join Larry James at The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus's 33rd annual Democracy In Action (DIA) event. Larry will serve as honorary co-chair for this ceremony honoring individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted civic life in Central Ohio.
- Economic Trends for 2025 and Beyond in the VC Landscape | Speaking EngagementEconomic Trends for 2025 and Beyond in the VC Landscape
Join Daniel Spungen at the "Fuel the Cycle of Innovation" IU Ventures 2025 Venture Summit as he moderates a panel focusing on trends that will shape investment strategies for 2025 and beyond.
- Breakfast Briefing Series - Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025 | EventBreakfast Briefing Series - Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025
Join Labor, Employment & Immigration Service Group Partner Sara Zorich for a live webcast detailing key legal insights to ensure your business stays compliant in a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.
- Export Readiness, Compliance, and Opportunities for Small Businesses | Speaking EngagementExport Readiness, Compliance, and Opportunities for Small Businesses
Join Ngosong Fonkem for a dynamic session exploring the critical steps small businesses need to take to become export-ready and globally competitive.
- Bitcoin 2025 | Speaking EngagementBitcoin 2025
Join Joe Carlasare for the Bitcoin 2025 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program. The half-day conference will feature presentations exploring the creation, usage, and legal trends surrounding bitcoin and other digital assets.
- HR Legal Hot Topics for 2025 & Beyond | Speaking EngagementHR Legal Hot Topics for 2025 & Beyond
Join Jeff Risch at this informative seminar hosted by Community Bankers Association of Illinois as he gives an in-depth "HR Law Update" at the CBAI headquarters in Springfield, IL.
Published Works
- Meeting the Special Responsibilities of a Noble Profession | PublicationMeeting the Special Responsibilities of a Noble Profession
Michael Cortina's article "Meeting the Special Responsibilities of a Noble Profession" was featured in the April 2025 edition of the Illinois State Bar Association's Bench & Bar Newsletter. In the article, Michael discusses how he fulfills his duty to society without taking on pro-bono work.
- Interplay Between FMLA, State/Local Leave Laws & Employer Paid Time OffMarch/April 2025 | PublicationInterplay Between FMLA, State/Local Leave Laws & Employer Paid Time Off
In Debbie Mastrian's recent article published in the March/April 2025 issue of Hoosier Banker she breaks down DOL's recent guidance on what happens when an employee is entitled leave under both FMLA and state or local family and medical leave law. e.
Firm News
- Blake Stark Joins Construction Team | Firm NewsBlake Stark Joins Construction Team
We are happy to announce that Blake Stark has joined our Construction Service Group in our Chicago office.
- Luke Fedlam Appointed to City of Columbus and Franklin County’s Funding Review Advisory Committee | Firm NewsLuke Fedlam Appointed to City of Columbus and Franklin County’s Funding Review Advisory Committee
Luke Fedlam was appointed to the City of Columbus and Franklin County’s Funding Review Advisory Committee.