Events

August 19, 2008
Saper Law Seminar

Kathy Garlow was a speaker at the August Saper Law Seminar on the topic of "Working With an Attorney and an Accountant", held in Chicago.

May 24, 2008
Tom Keating Recognized by the Cancer Care Foundation

Tom Keating was honored at the May meeting of the Cancer Care Foundation.

April 30, 2008
CREW/Chicago: Accounting and Tax Law Changes and Impact on Real Estate and Portfolio Management
Speaker(s): Mary K. Fuller

Mary Fuller was a panelist for a CREW/Chicago program on new tax laws related to commercial real estate investment and transactions.

March 12, 2008
2008 Midwest Builders Show

Mike Breier was a presenter at the 2008 Midwest Builders Show & Conference on the topic of "Business Strategy/Profitability: How to Increase Profitability in a Down Market."

December 2007
SS&H Supports Pajama Program

During the 2007 winter holiday season, Shepard Schwartz & Harris supported Pajama Program, a not-for-profit organization which provides new pajamas to needy children, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted.

November 30, 2007
2007 Women to Watch Award Event

Mary Fuller was named one of four "Women to Watch" by the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

July 25, 2007
Starting a Business from the Accountant's Point of View
Speaker(s): Kathryn Hagensee Garlow

Kathy Garlow spoke at Northwestern University School of Law on the topic of “Starting a Business from the Accountant's Point of View”.

May 24, 2007
SS&H Supports JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge

Shepard Schwartz & Harris participates in a record-breaking year for the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge.

May 20, 2007
ICSC Conference 2007

Mary Fuller attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference held May 20-23, 2007. The event, which attracts more than 50,000 real estate industry executives, professionals and vendors, is held annually in Las Vegas.

May 16, 2007
Forum for Women in Accounting

Kathy Garlow attended the Forum for Women in Accounting held May 16-17, 2007 in Las Vegas. The Forum, which brought together firms from across the country to share best practices, discussed trends in the accounting profession, strategies for employee recruitment and retention, and firm culture issues that affect recruitment and retention.

May 10, 2007
SS&H Attends Mid-Year INAA Meeting

Richard Pearlman attended the annual mid-year INAA meeting held in Beijing, China.

January 23, 2007
Chicago Commercial Real Estate Forecast

Mary Fuller and Gregg Wirtschoreck attended the 2007 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference held at the Hyatt Regency. The program, held annually, draws 1000 attendees from the commercial real estate marketplace and related professional services providers.

December 21, 2006
SS&H Supports Children's Hospital Toy Drive

Shepard Schwartz & Harris contributed to the annual Children's Memorial Hospital toy drive, donating nearly 200 toys.

November 1, 2006
Networking Event 2006

Shepard Schwartz & Harris hosts third annual women's networking event.

October 20, 2006
SS&H Attends Annual INAA Conference

Kathy Garlow attended the INAA conference in Dresden, Germany.

June 24, 2006
1031s and TICs: New Asset Management Strategies
Speaker(s): Stan M. Lazar

Stan Lazar spoke on the topic of “1031s and TICs: New Asset Management Strategies” at the annual Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) International North American Commercial Real Estate Congress® and The Office Building Show, held in Dallas, June 24-27, 2006.

June 1, 2006
Internal Controls Compliance and SOX Compliance for Privately-Owned Companies
Speaker(s): Michael E. Breier

Mike Breier conducted a seminar on internal control frameworks for privately-held companies and SOX compliance for the internal accounting staff of a large real estate company.

May 21, 2006
ICSC Conference 2006

Mary Fuller attended the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference held May 21-24, 2006.

May 1, 2006
ABA Choice of Entity Seminar
Speaker(s): Michael E. Breier

Mike Breier addressed the American Bar Association at a luncheon on the topic of choosing the right form of business.

February 2, 2006
Tax-Exempt Organizations
Speaker(s): Kathryn Hagensee Garlow

Kathy Garlow was a presenter at a one-day seminar on federal rules, regulations and compliance issues covering tax-exempt organizations, held in Chicago.