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Kean Miller Welcomes Shiena Marie N. Burke to Their New Orleans Team, Bolstering Expertise in Casuality and Mass Tort Litigation

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New Orleans, LA — Kean Miller, a prominent law firm known for its litigation services, has recently expanded its team with the hiring of Shiena Marie N. Burke as an associate. Burke, who will be part of the firm’s casualty and mass tort litigation group, joins the New Orleans office, bringing a wealth of legal experience and expertise. Before her transition into private practice, Burke had an impressive journey through various judicial capacities, enhancing her grasp of complex legal frameworks. Her initial legal experience includes working as a federal clerk in the Department of Labor’s … Read more

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Found Guilty on Multiple Corruption Charges, Faces Maximum Sentence of 20 Years

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CHICAGO (WLS) — Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been convicted on multiple counts in his federal corruption case, with the exception of one. The verdict came after Burke faced charges of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Specifically, he was accused of using his public office for personal gain. The case against Burke, once one of the most powerful members of the Chicago City Council, focused on three separate instances of corruption. U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual stated that Burke had engaged in corrupt behavior by tying official actions to monetary contributions. Co-defendant Peter Andrews, a … Read more