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Rathje Woodward LLC Sponsors Erick David Smith (EDS) Memorial Golf Outing
Rathje Woodward LLC was a proud sponsor of the 2022 Erick David Smith (EDS) Memorial Golf Outing at Tamarack Golf Club in Naperville.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Family Bereavement Act Into Law
On June 9, 2022, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Family Bereavement Act, an amendment to the Illinois Child Bereavement Act.

Spotlight on James Arrigo
Rathje Woodward LLC proudly congratulates Jim on 5 years with the firm!

Changes To Restrictive Employment Covenants In Illinois
Effective January 1, 2022, amendments to the Illinois Freedom To Work Act significantly changed the landscape for restrictive employment covenants.

12 Rathje Woodward LLC Attorneys Selected by Leading Lawyers Network
Congratulations to the 12 RW lawyers who have been endorsed as the top 5 percent in Illinois by their peers as Leading Lawyers. Jim Arrigo, Kevin Carrara, Tim Elliott, Tracy Kasson, Heather Kramer, Mark McAndrew, Reese Peck, Scott Pointner, Ray Sanguinetti, Emily Shupe, Larry Stein, and John Zemenak.

Rathje Woodward LLC Sponsors 2022 Fun Run in Color
2022 Fun Run in Color is an untimed 5K run/walk for all ages and abilities, presented by the Wheaton Park District and the Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. Rathje Woodward LLC and its employees have supported the Rotary Club of Wheaton A.M. for many years. RW is proud to take action to support accessibility for all.
Rathje Woodward LLC Sponsors “Reset for Success”
The Women in Business Committee of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Reset for Success: Women in Business Expo 2022” from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on March 18, 2022.

Spotlight on Timothy Elliott
Rathje Woodward LLC proudly congratulates Tim on 17 years with the firm!
Rathje Woodward LLC Sponsors Donation Drive for Childcare Items For DuPagePads
DuPagePads has more children in their care this winter than any other time in their history of serving the community. Rathje Woodward LLC and their employees donated baby wipes, diapers, pullups and other baby essentials in a response to an urgent request posted via social media.

Congratulations to Rathje Woodward LLC’s 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers
Congratulations to Tim Elliott, Heather Kramer, Scott Pointner and Emily Shupe.

Congratulations to Heather Kramer on becoming a Member of Rathje Woodward LLC
Heather L. Kramer has become a Member of Rathje Woodward LLC.

Hon. S. Louis Rathje Honored At Portrait Dedication at DuPage County Courthouse
On December 15, 2021, Rathje Woodward LLC alum S. Louis Rathje (Illinois Supreme Court, retired) was honored at a ceremony at the DuPage County Courthouse (18th Judicial Circuit) dedicating his official portrait.