VAB shareholder, Aurora Austriaco who also serves as a School Board member of the Maine Township High School District 207, was mentioned in an article posted on journal-topics.com which reported on steps the District has taken to emphasize equity and its commitment to identifying and dismantling the structures that permit and contribute to systemic racism and in ensuring students are treated fairly and have the support they need to succeed.
Aurora Austriaco is the 2020 recipient of the Cook County States Attorney's Outstanding Community Leadership Service Awards
VAB Shareholder Aurora Austriaco is the 2020 recipient of the Cook County State’s Attorney Foxx’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Leadership Awards in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Community Leadership Awards honor the accomplishments of outstanding individuals in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community.
Candidates for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Community Leadership Awards must be Cook County residents and are considered using the following criteria:
Leadership, honor, and integrity
Community involvement and activism
Volunteer/ Pro-Bono work
Youth involvement and/or mentorship programs
We are so proud of Aurora’s continued commitment to the Asian Pacific American community and thank the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for this recognition.
https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/outreach/annual-community-events/asian-leadership-awards
Lydia Buschel Co-Planner of Innovative. On behalf of the NAMWOLF Cross-Marketing Committee Zoom Roundtable
VAB shareholder Lydia Bueschel co-planned an innovative #NAMWOLF solution to #StayingConnected. On behalf of the NAMWOLF Cross-Marketing Committee, Lydia and Amanda Alexander Taylor assisted Jane Kalata of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) in developing a Zoom-based roundtable discussion series, that is free and open to all members. The discussions tackle topics like working from home and what the new marketing norms are. The pilot series took place today and yesterday, with more in the works. #vabulous
Aurora Austriaco Co-Host of Two Asian American Executive Network (AAEN) Webinars
#VAB Shareholder, Aurora Austriaco is honored to co-host the 3rd and 4th webinars of the Asian American Executive Network (AAEN) #COVID-19 APA Business Advocacy Webinar series. The 4th of this series taking place on May 20th. These free webinars are open to all. The #AAEN is a volunteer-based network of Asian American Executives and Advocates who come together to support each other and the #APA communities.
Aurora Austriaco Admitted Membership to The Chicago Network
On May 4th, Shareholder, Aurora Austriaco was admitted membership to The Chicago Network. This organization is “comprised of leaders at the forefront of our city’s business, professional, cultural, nonprofit and educational communities.” Their purpose is to “empower women to lead. Our mission is to connect with each other for personal and professional growth, advance our civic, business & philanthropic communities, and inspire and support the next generation.”
Diversity & the Bar Magazine Features State Farm's Rising Star Academy that Included Lydia Bueschel
Shareholder Lydia Bueschel was selected to participate in State Farm’s inaugural Rising Star Academy, which was recently featured in Diversity & the Bar, the flagship publication of the Minority Corporate Counsel association. This academy is part of State Farm’s continued commitment to increasing diversity in the legal profession, and it exposed a talented pool of outside counsel to State Farm’s business and culture while further developing their leadership skills and business acumen.
For the original source of photos and to view the article visit: https://issuu.com/mcca10/docs/db_2020winter_final/76?ff
Aurora Austriaco was named one of the “Top 20 Global Women of Excellence”
Congratulations to VAB shareholder Aurora Austriaco was named one of the “Top 20 Global Women of Excellence” by Illinois’s 7th Congressional District Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force. A gala was held on International Women’s Day 2020 to honor the awards winners.
Aurora Austriaco and Lydia Bueschel participated in “Advancing Women in the Law Summit"
VAB shareholders Aurora Austriaco and Lydia Bueschel participated in “Advancing Women in the Law Summit,” a daylong summit hosted by the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois..
From left to right: Jayne Rizzo Reardon, Aurora Austriaco, Chief 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diane P. Wood and Judge Virginia M. Kendall, Mary L. Smith, Chief District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Judges Sara Darrow and Nancy Rosenstengel, Corinne C. Heggie, Kenya Jenkins-Wright, and ABA President Judy Perry Martinez.
Lydia Bueschel Named to NAMWOLF Board of Directors
Firm shareholder Lydia Bueschel has been elevated to the Board of Directors for the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (“NAMWOLF”).
Susan Valentine Attends the 2020 BEDS Soup and Bread Event
Susan Valentine, Vice President of BEDS Plus Care Board of Directors, attends January 27, 2020 Soup and Bread event along with Illinois State Bar Association President (and volunteer lawyer for BEDS) David Sosin. Also pictured: BEDS Executive Director, Tina Rounds (far right) and Janet Sosin (far left).
VAB Sponsors the BEDS Plus Care Soup & Bread Event
VAB sponsors the BEDS Care Plus Annual Soup & Bread event which benefits their emergency overnight shelter facilities.
Aurora Austriaco Speaks at the Illinois State Bar Association’s ISBA Leadership Academy
Firm shareholder Aurora Austriaco spoke at the Illinois State Bar Association’s ISBA Leadership Academy “Continuing Professional Development Day” session on January 25 at the ISBA’s Chicago Office.
Sandy Morris to Serve as Illinois Legal Aid Online Board Member for 5th Year
VAB congratulates Sandy Morris for serving her 5th straight years on the Illinois Legal Aid Online's board of directors. The Board is a diverse group of leaders and innovators who are passionate about using technology to help people in Illinois to resolve their legal problems.
VAB Participates in the 2019 NAMWOLF Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo
VAB participated in the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firm’s Law Firm Expo at its Annual Meeting in Los Angeles.
Aurora Austriaco Recipient of the Judge Laura Cha-Yu Liu Trailblazer Award
Chicago, 23 May 2019 – As part of the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, two distinguished Filipino-Americans were recognized by Illinois State Secretary Jesse White for their achievements in their respective fields. One of which was VAB Shareholder, Aurora Austriaco who was honored with the Judge Laura Cha-Yu Liu Trailblazer Award.
Reda more here: http://www.chicagopcg.com/pr51-19.pdf
Aurora Austriaco is Chair of the Asian American Lunar New Year Gala
Aurora Austriaco is Chair of the Asian American Lunar New Year Gala, the largest Asian American gathering in the Midwest.
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20190108/asian-american-coalition-of-chicago-hosting-its-36th-annual-lunar-new-year-galahttps://patch.com/illinois/chicago/announcements/a/68337/asian-american-coalition-of-chicago-hosting-its-36th-annual-lunar-new-year-gala
Aurora Austriaco Keynote Speaker at Women in Leadership Dinner at SIU
Aurora Austriaco Keynote Speaker at Women in Leadership Dinner at SIU (Southern Illinois University Law School) https://bit.ly/2EhUgNT
Aurora Austriaco, Panelist, “What is Success? Filipinas Who Found It?”
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and the Philippine Consulate of Chicago
“WHAT IS SUCCESS? FILIPINAS WHO FOUND IT?”
VAB shareholder, Aurora Austriaco participated as a panelist on the program “What is Success? Filipinas Who Found It?” hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and the Philippine Consulate of Chicago on August 23, 2018. Other panelists included author Terry Samala de Guzman, Johanna Mirpiru-National Cooking Personality and owner of Mommacuisine, Leslie Mendoza Temple- Medical Director of the Northshore University Health System’s Integrative Medicine Program and Clarita Santos-Director of Community Health Initiatives at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
Sandy Morris Recipient of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Distinguished Service Award
In 2018 VAB attorney Sandy Morris was the recipient of the CVLS Distinguished Service Award for her pro bono work in the community.
The Chicago Volunteer Legal Services is comprised of 2,400+ volunteer attorneys who donate free services to thousands of low-income Chicagoans annually. Our services are 100% free, accessible & real.
We have done our best to bring together all the resources of the great city of Chicago. We do this by utilizing our small staff to support and train a pool of thousands of volunteer attorneys from more than 990 firms, companies, and organizations throughout the city. We support, organize and train these wonderful volunteers in order to make the biggest impact in the most cost-effective way possible.
Aurora Austriaco Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame "Excellence in Public Service" Award
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