Robert J. Napleton was recently featured in the first edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Company’s 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 Years Old to Watch. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer publications solicited nominations from attorneys throughout Illinois who were asked to submit names of attorneys under 40 years old who stood out from others their age. Nominators were asked to give stringent consideration to a nominee’s lawyering skill, and also consider what they have done for the good of the profession and the good of society.

Robert J. Napleton gave a speech at the Illinois State Bar Association on the subject of HMO liability from a plaintiff’s lawyer perspective before hundreds of Illinois lawyers. The seminar audience consisted of attorneys who practice exclusively in the area of tort and insurance law. Mr. Napleton is a frequent speaker on HMO malpractice liability by virtue of the fact he was the lead plaintiff’s attorney in the landmark Petrovich v. Share HMO decision. Attached is a copy of Robert J. Napleton’s seminar materials provided to the seminar audience on May 18, 2000.

On March 30-31, 2000 name partner, Robert J. Napleton spoke on the landmark Petrovich v. Share HMO decision and the trial of a complex managed care lawsuit at the Sedona Conference. Health care lawyers from across the country attended the Sedona Conference which is held in Sedona, Arizona. The Sedona Conference assembled a faculty panel including, Robert J. Napleton, who also spoke on the subject of complex managed care litigation and HMO malpractice liability. The Sedona Conference is a research and educational institute dedicated to the serious study of law and policy in the area of complex litigation. The Sedona Conference resembles more of a think tank than a continuing legal education program and is recognized nationwide as a leading educational institution in the area of law and public policy.