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Recognized by her peers as an Illinois "Super Lawyer" and/or "Leading Lawyer"  for every year since 2007, Ms. Stewart has built a successful litigation practice in the areas of ethics and professional liability, ARDC defense, and commercial litigation.After graduating from Northwestern University's School of Law in 1994, Ms. Stewart served as a prosecutor at the ARDC where she investigated and litigated numerous attorney disciplinary cases. In 1999, she was promoted to Senior Counsel to the Administrator of the ARDC, a position she held until leaving the ARDC for private practice.In 2002, she joined the law firm of prominent trial attorney Donald Hubert, where she was promoted to partner in 2005 and litigated a wide range of sophisticated matters. For example, she represented the City of Chicago in a high-profile police brutality case, was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General to represent the Illinois Gaming Board and successfully defeated claims for injunctive relief sought by Emerald Casino, and obtained a favorable settlement for a private business in a lawsuit filed by the State's Attorney's Office alleging multiple violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.  At the Gloor Law Group, Ms. Stewart has represented numerous corporate clients in litigation matters, including Exelon Corporation, one of the nation's largest electric utilities.  Widely regarded as a top "lawyer's lawyer," Ms. Stewart has testified as an expert in legal ethics and regularly advises and represents governmental entities, corporations, law firms, and individual lawyers in ethics matters. For example, she has conducted internal ethics investigations, including "Himmel" investigations, for some of the largest law firms in Chicago. She also regularly represents attorneys before the ARDC and has obtained dismissals of formal complaints in several matters.  Ms. Stewart has also successfully represented applicants at all stages before the Illinois Board of Admission to the Bar.  She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in professional liability matters, recently obtaining a $3.5 million settlement in a case involving architectural negligence and a $500,000 settlement in a legal malpractice matter involving a divorce case.

illian Walanka is the Principal Attorney of Crick Walanka Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. Since 1992, Ms. Walanka has successfully represented licensed professionals in disciplinary matters, petitions for restoration, initial licensing matters, and various other credentialing disputes. She continues the legacy of the firm established by Glen D. Crick, now deceased, that licensed professionals deserve the highest standards of representation.Ms. Walanka has dedicated herself to zealously and compassionately protecting the rights and interests of licensed professionals by providing the highest quality of service to her clients through her years of experience before numerous state licensing boards such as the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), various other state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as hospitals, certification boards, and insurance companies. A former educator, she thoroughly identifies and develops the best defense for each individual case utilizing her skills and a vast array of resources.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.

Experienced Administrative attorney serving clients in Joliet and surrounding areas.