Dr. Kenneth C. Chessick, Medical Malpractice

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Media Coverage

October 17, 2014
Happy First Birthday to the Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Center
The NIU Alumni Association produced a video tribute of appreciation that features Kenneth C. Chessick and his wife, Ellen celebrating the one year anniversary of the Chessick Practice Center located in DeKalb, IL.
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September 5, 2014
Court Order for Dismissal Limits Review
The Law Office of Kenneth C. Chessick, M.D., was featured in an article by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Chessick obtained a $10 million judgment for a minor and his parents against a hospital, which only had $6 million in liability insurance.

March 4, 2014
Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism
NIU Law will host its 21st Annual Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism, “Professionalism and Ethics in Medicine, Business, and the Law: Are They Different?,” on Friday, April 4, 2014. This year’s lecture will be given by Dr. Kenneth C. Chessick, MD, JD.
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October 21, 2013
Chessick to speak Oct. 24 at ‘Last Lecture’
Northern Illinois University’s Newsletter NIU Today featured a piece on Kenneth C. Chessick in reference to his speech titled “How an Ordinary Guy Can Do Extraordinary Things.” The NIU chapter of Mortar Board invited Chessick to speak on a topic of his choice at the Barsema Hall Auditorium.
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May 3, 2013
Award Acceptance Speech: Kenneth C. and Ellen Chessick
The NIU Alumni Association posted a video recording of Kenneth C. Chessick’s speech during the Red & Black event accepting his award for high impact philanthropy.
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January 3, 2013
NIU Law Alumni Council recognizes Ken and Ellen Chessick for exceptional contributions to school, students
The Northern Illinois University College of Law Alumni Council honored its most generous donors and passionate advocates, Kenneth and Ellen Chessick in December 2012 at an NIU Law reception held at Chicago’s Sheraton Hotel.
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September 17, 2013
Dr. Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Make $3 Million Gift to Northern Illinois University Athletics
Kenneth C. Chessick, a NIU Law Graduate and his wife Ellen were featured on the Northen Illinois NIU Huskies website in an article about providing the naming gift for a new indoor practice facility.
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The Law Office of Kenneth C. Chessick Press Releases

March 10, 2016
Chicago Law Firm Earns Tier 1 Ranking from Independent Research Study
The Law Office of Kenneth C. Chessick, MD, located in Chicago earned a Tier 1 ranking from an independent research study done by several respected law schools.
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November 5, 2013
Clifford Law Offices Bolsters Medical Negligence Practice Area with Addition of Suburban Medical Malpractice Firm
Clifford Law Offices, a national renown personal injury and wrongful death law firm in Chicago, is absorbing and merging with the Law Office of Kenneth C. Chessick, M.D., effective November 1, 2013.
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October 25, 2013
Dr. Kenneth Chessick Multi-Million Gift to NIU for Athletic Practice Facility Opens This Weekend
Dr. Kenneth Chessick, attorney and alumnus of Northern Illinois University, provided initial funding for the $9.3 million Kenneth and Ellen Chessick Practice Facility that opens this weekend at his alma mater.
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