Events

Mike Breier was a co-presenter for a program which highlighted recent and expected tax code changes and how they affect investors, as well as current market conditions and what they mean.

Kathy Garlow and Alex Alonso presented a primer on income tax for a Chicago investment advisory firm's investment professionals.

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

Kathy Garlow spoke at the Jenner & Block Women’s Retreat held in Chicago.

Shepard Schwartz & Harris was a sponsor of the 2008 Walk 4 Hearing event held in Lincoln Park. The event raises funds for reasearch and support, as well as awareness for hearing loss prevalence among children and adults.

Mary Fuller was a panelist for the AICPA Women's Initiatives Organizational Strategy Workshop held in Chicago.

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.

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

Kathy Garlow attended the annual mid-year INAA meeting held in Rio de Janiero.

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

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."

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Kathy Garlow attended the INAA conference in Dresden, Germany.

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.

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.

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

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

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