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We are pleased to announce that Marvet Sweis has been recognized by Leading Lawyers as a 2026 Leading Lawyer in Illinois. This distinction reflects exceptional professional achievement and peer recognition for excellence as well as a deep commitment to advocating for those harmed by negligence, from medical malpractice and nursing home abuse to serious accidents and workplace injuries. This honor continues our firm’s longstanding tradition of repeated recognition for professional excellence and dedicated client advocacy across Illinois. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/ccb60889-b830-4d44-9e8f-f91910a2ddef/image0+%286%29.jpeg Press - Inspiring Future Leaders February 6, 2026. Our firm is honored to have been represented at the Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Career Day. Through her service as both an attorney and a Commissioner on the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, founding attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek exemplifies our firm’s commitment to justice, equity, and principled leadership. We are proud to support opportunities that inspire and empower the next generation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/f4dad2c1-9789-4f14-81ab-992940afa36b/msd+superlawyer+2026.jpg Press - Named 2026 Super Lawyer January 1, 2026. Marvet Sweis Drnovsek has been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a4570e94-74d6-445d-98bb-254156075aec/marvet+and+evans+2025.jpg Press - Honoring Chief Judge Evans December 2025. With fellow bar members, attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to celebrate Chief Judge Timothy Evans of Cook County for his 24 years of leadership, dedication, and continued service to justice. Marvet was especially proud to have had Justice Evans swear her in as bar president five years ago and remains grateful for his lasting impact on the legal community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/59953a2d-a73d-459f-bee4-6236300ede21/msd+turkey+trot.jpg Press - 5K Race Platinum Sponsor December 1, 2025. MSD Injury Lawyers was a proud Platinum sponsor of the St. Linus 5K Turkey Trot and is honored to be part of a strong, vibrant community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/8a642389-5d17-4477-8f28-0c4f72c6dded/cdhc+1.jpg Press - Department of Human Rights Conference December 2025. Attorney & Commissioner Marvet Sweis Drnovsek served as a panelist at the 2025 Illinois Together Against Hate Conference alongside fellow Commissioners from the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) and the Department of Human Rights (IDHR). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/6a4c6249-3212-4eda-b1f7-bb2b877c6059/aaafs.jpg Press - Proud AAFS 2025 Sponsor November 1, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to sponsor and attend the 2025 AAFS Spirit of Empowerment Gala, an inspiring evening that celebrated community, culture, and those creating a lasting impact. We are proud to stand alongside organizations like AAFS that champion empowerment, advocacy, and equity. Congratulations to Executive Directors Nareman Taha and Itedal Shalabi on hosting such a meaningful event and for their unwavering commitment to uplifting and serving our communities every day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/9136fbc6-e9ff-4b21-8801-cf623c289aa1/msd+post+2025+results+marvet.jpg Press - This girl is on FIRE! October 1, 2025. Meet Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyer and leading MSD Injury Lawyers to the top 10 personal injury firms fighting for justice. When results matter, trust experience, compassion, and relentless advocacy. 2025 Results So Far: $6M Car Accident $3.85M Medical Malpractice $1.5M Sexual Assault $1.125M Sexual Assault $1M Medical Malpractice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/3f295c3e-305c-46d2-98bb-cbeaa3ff9bf6/amvote+marvet+post+pic.jpg Press - Executive Board Meeting September 13, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis, who serves as Vice Chair of AMVOTE, was honored to join fellow Executive Board members for a meeting hosted by former Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb and Chair Judge William Haddad. United in their commitment to civic engagement and principled leadership, AMVOTE continues to advance policies and promote equitable participation that strengthens our democracy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/0aac70b2-14e4-4020-bd4a-d7b4a8363257/msd+post.jpg Press - Top 10 in Nation! August 1, 2025. MSD Injury Lawyers has been named one of America’s Best Advocates’ 2025 Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firms Dedicated to Justice! Selected based on: ✔️ Proven case results ✔️ Client satisfaction ✔️ Integrity & relentless advocacy Proud to deliver big results with personal care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/8b6b4fda-169f-43e7-ad3b-b021de5ababf/podcast+post+lana.jpg Press - Podcast Feature: Empowered Voices July 2025. Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to be featured on The Lana B. Nassar Vision podcast, joining a distinguished panel of female attorneys: Donna Haddad, Nura Yanaki, and Mona Nassar. Together, they engaged in a dynamic and meaningful conversation with a shared focus on women’s empowerment, leadership, and lifting as we climb. Gratitude to Lana B. Nassar for curating such an impactful platform that amplifies women’s voices and fosters community through authentic dialogue. Listen to the full episode below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-16-lifting-as-we-climb-a-conversation-with/id1711690606?i=1000712572240 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/c6e5c158-29bb-4d62-8ad4-f816d1fe241c/msd+professionalism.jpg Press - Supreme Court Commission Recognition July 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek has been featured in the Professionalism Spotlight by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. This recognition highlights Marvet’s outstanding commitment to integrity, excellence, and service within the legal community. Her dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism truly sets her apart. Read the spotlight here: https://bit.ly/4kDneIM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/bdfcb8bf-73e0-4a7f-83cf-1f2b5e2f6182/commision1.jpg Press - CDHC Program June 1, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to moderate Breaking the Cycle of Hate and Violence for the Illinois Commission on Discrimination & Hate Crimes (CDHC), alongside Director Jim Bennett and Commissioner and Chief Mitchell R. Davis III. Special thank you to Dr. Heidi Ellis (Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School), Dr. Laurie Rice (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville), and Dion Harden (Founder, You Break It, You Fix It Foundation) for their powerful insights on disrupting hate through data, public health, and lived experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/ba68b7a1-5d41-4d08-8931-37b6b2b0fdb8/pappas+award.jpg Press - Cook County Treasurer Award May 2025. We are pleased to announce that Marvet Sweis Drnovsek has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by the Honorable Maria Pappas of the Cook County Treasurer’s Office. We extend our sincere congratulations to Marvet and to all the esteemed honorees recognized for their outstanding contributions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/e490e109-de68-4f0a-a519-648c547661f6/msdpic3.jpg Press - Advisory Council Appointment - Circuit Court of Cook County May 8, 2025. We are proud to announce that our very own attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was appointed to the trusted Advisory Council for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County by Hon. Mariyana Spyropoulos to provide strategic guidance in navigating the complexities of the Clerk’s Office and achieve its goals of modernizing and advancing the office and ultimately the judicial process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/120d79f2-5a6a-445f-9d1f-122e381fc6b1/msdpic2.jpg Press - Keynote Speaker April 30, 2025. Attorney and CDHC Commissioner Marvet Sweis Drnovsek served as the Keynote Speaker at an event hosted by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The event honored Judge Rouhy Shalabi and AAFS founders Itedal Shalabi and Nareman Taha, with ABC 7 Chicago Maher Kawash ABC7 serving as emcee — a powerful gathering that highlighted leadership and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/528ea17e-b99f-490f-922c-3774893ef9ad/mayor+event.jpg Press - Mayoral Event April 29, 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to speak at Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s reception recognizing Arab American Heritage Month. In her remarks, Marvet reflected on our shared humanity, the foundation upon which we must build a more just and equitable future. Thank you to the City of Chicago and to the incredible leadership who stood and continue to stand together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/54cd9ea0-1fff-4986-bb5c-17c24b702371/msdpic1.jpg Press - SIU Law Panelist April 24, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek had the honor of speaking at Southern Illinois University School of Law, joined by the distinguished Mona Elgindy. The panel, moderated by Commissioner and Professor Cindy Buys, honored notable Arab Americans, including Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Dr. Michael DeBakey, inventor of the articial pump allowing for the first cardiovascular/bypass surgery; and Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/5533c0d1-dc5b-4129-ad42-98b1770bd355/msd+firm+isba+post.jpg Press - Illinois State Bar Panelist April 2, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to serve as a panelist at the Illinois State Bar Association’s program, “Hate Crime Laws in Illinois: An Overview.” Reflecting on the legislative history of hate crimes and examining the legal framework established to combat these injustices allows us to confront the darkness of our past, ensuring we don’t repeat it, while also acknowledging the progress we’ve made and the path that still lies ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/713a1ec4-379d-4c5f-bce1-1d82f1e8723e/marvet+announcement.jpg Press - Special Announcement March 6, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek received Senate confirmation on her nomination for reappointment by the Governor of Illinois to the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. The Commission stands as a beacon of hope as it fights against the culture of violence that pervades our communities and strives to foster the progress and unity essential for our collective growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/3bd8d217-2ff8-4fc7-b61a-8dd57e0bbedf/marvet+2025.jpg Press - 2025 Super Lawyer Award January 21, 2025. We are proud to share that attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek has been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list, a designation awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in the state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/bcc8ff0a-937c-4981-88d3-d0e2926d2390/FIRM+POST.jpg Press - CLE Seminar January 9, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to co-moderate a critical program for the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) with speaker Pete Kurtz-Glovas, Deputy Director of Regional Partnerships at PERIL (Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/87a3fe63-f60d-439b-ad8d-b4f4c24745d4/firm+photo+2.jpg Press - AABAR Meeting December 16, 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was proud to attend AABAR’s end-of-year meeting. Marvet, who serves on the Board of Directors and is Past President of the bar association, is now serving on the planning committee for the upcoming inaugural Scholarship Foundation Gala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/e15562ca-fd3d-469c-87f3-6baeda5d5ecd/rashida.jpg Press - U.S. Representative Event December 1, 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to meet with United States Representative Rashida Tlaib, a fierce advocate and congresswoman recognized for actively fighting for and alongside marginalized communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/67260954-5472-4ebb-bd4a-14884592aadd/combo+photo+governor.jpg Press - Press Conference on Hate Crimes November 1, 2024. Commissioner Marvet Sweis stood with fellow commissioners at a press confernce in Chicago with Gov. Pritzker, Lieutenant Governor Stratton, and Attorney General Raoul to announce new system to submit confidential reports as hate crimes surge across the state and country. For more information, visit ILStopHate.org. #HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1be282d8-c986-492c-a4a5-13d877bcc0d6/40+under+40.jpg Press - Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Feature October 11, 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was featured in this year’s 25th-anniversary edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s Top 40 under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch! Marvet received this prestigious honor in 2015 and is a distinguished alumna of this select group of high-performing attorneys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/c6bb8f57-5450-4097-b881-1014b614fbe7/amvote1.jpg Press - AMVOTE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY October 1, 2024. Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to co-chair the 20th Anniversary of AMVOTE, held in Chicago with Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle amongst the guest speakers. Congratulations to the honorees and all who attended in support of civic engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/4a063190-3147-4bd1-9aa6-8de1d7f28a48/cdhc+photo.jfif Press - Commissioner Sweis Helps Lead Key Program September 17, 2024. In her role as Commissioner, attorney Marvet Sweis served as moderator for a critical program for the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) with fellow Commissioner Anita Banerji. The program entitled, “Violence, Conflict, and Building a More Civil Society,” featured Curtis Toler, Director of Outreach at Chicago CRED, who shared his incredible personal journey and the tools he learned to help make this world a better place. Thank you to Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Jim Bennett and CDHC Executive Director Elana Kahn for helping bring to life such critical and impactful programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/3137bce4-c499-4b4d-9aa4-dcffebbbf1f7/amvote+msd.jpg Press - Make it stand out August 1, 2024. We are proud to announce that our very own attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek will co-chair the upcoming 20th Anniversary Reception for AMVOTE PAC, a leading issues-only political action committee in Illinois dedicated to promoting voter registration, voter information, and voter empowerment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1b46471e-172b-4bc9-833c-98cc122a3c56/aabar+meeting+msd+post.jpg Press - Bar Association Meets in Chicago July 10, 2024. AABAR members met for their annual meeting to discuss upcoming bar initiatives including the newly founded AABAR Scholarship Foundation. (Pictured L to R standing: Judge Moe Ahmad, AABAR Board Member Matt Fakhoury, Judge Jesse Reyes; seated: Past Presidents and current Board of Directors Nura Yanaki and Marvet Sweis Drnovsek) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/f5742f52-c281-4637-bf3d-3fbdda2e671d/decalogue+event.jpg Press - 89th Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony July 11, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to attend the 89th Annual Installation & Awards Dinner for the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. Congratulations to incoming President Hon. Megan Goldish! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/b9cc5bc9-d910-4c6d-acb9-a89f38a1592b/vanguard+award.jpg Press - Chicago Bar Association’s 26th Annual Vanguard Awards June 2024. Congratulations to our very own attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek who received this year’s Vanguard Award from The Chicago Bar Association. The prestigious 26th Annual Vanguard Award Ceremony, held at the Union League Club of Chicago, honors the individuals and institutions who have made the law and legal profession more accessible to and reflective of the community at large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/e0a84275-6622-4af3-8acc-9ac6b78656b6/judicial+reception+photo+aabar.jpg Press - Judicial Reception & Awards Ceremony May 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was proud to attend the 2024 Judicial Reception in Chicago honoring Judge Michael Betar, Judge Rouhy Shalabi, Judge Moe Ahmad, Judge Lakshmi Jha, and Judge Monique O’Toole. Congratulations to the honorees! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/fe4b2f16-ace1-4857-9f2f-932645ef1b4f/idhr+event.jpg Press - IDHR Event at the Chicago Bar Association April 16, 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis alongside the Illinois Department of Human Rights and AABAR organized a successful and widely attended program at the Chicago Bar Association in recognition of Arab American Heritage Month. Hon. William J. Haddad presented on an extraordinary list of notable Arab Americans through U.S. History, in the areas of science, medicine, media, academia, and more, including the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/b71e1d5d-d912-4661-b301-de9ec323a245/unity+2024.jpg Press - Joint Bar Association 2024 Unity Dinner March 23, 2024. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was proud to attend the annual Unity Dinner hosted by AABAR, MBA of Chicago, and SABA, with a record turnout out of attorneys and judges from the state bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a2bc9504-e5ee-44ba-b1d2-13f3f89eb03f/mcauley+photo.jpg Press - McAuley Alumnae Event February 7, 2025. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek recently returned to her alma mater, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, to engage with students about her role as an attorney and as Commissioner for the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. Celebrating 25 years as an alumna, Marvet joins a community of close to 30,000 alumnae dedicated to empowering women to make a lasting impact on the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/63796286-4bbf-4e78-9edb-397274e0e461/gov+commission+photo.jpg Press - Chair Appointment on Illinois Commission February 2024. Our very own attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek serves as Commissioner on the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. We are proud to announce that Marvet was recently appointed as Chair of the Commission's new Understanding Hate Committee in an effort to better stand for victims of hate and discrimination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/6aafb349-12d7-484f-aaf2-4d1f027af508/superlawyer+2024+marvet+sweis.jpg Press - 2024 SUPER LAWYER AWARD January 2024. Marvet Sweis Drnovsek has been selected to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list, a designation awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in the state! Marvet is a top rated personal injury attorney focusing on catastrophic injury cases, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and motor vehicle collisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/364f5281-afc5-44af-8979-90736c12d84b/spn+speaking+event.jpg Press - Inaugural Reception December 2023. Our very own attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to speak at the Inaugural Reception for the Sweis/s Professional Network, a global network comprised of leading professionals across all industries, including law, medicine, engineering, and business. The event drew in a number of dignitaries, including remarks by Illinois Secretary of State, in support of the network’s vision to unite and give back to the community at large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/d3151e98-0f15-48fb-8a99-e616d59bbe7e/kent+law+panel.jpg Press - Panelist at Chicago-Kent College of Law November 13, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to be a panelist at Chicago-Kent College of Law where she spoke to the Chicago-Kent First-Generation Law Student Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/4bf4b307-6d27-4571-b732-7e9924e65a61/hate+crimes+commission.jpg Press - Hate Crimes Commission Webinar October 26, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek proudly sits as Commissioner on the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes and recently spoke with AAFS on hate incidents, hate crimes, reporting, available resources, and tips for community leaders in an effort to deescalate the growing increase in violence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/6b2c19c3-77f0-407b-93e4-3eafbca8884d/mission+trip+mc+event+marvet+sweis+drnovsek.jpg Press - Humanitarian Relief Event September 23, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek had the distinguished honor of serving as master of ceremonies for a fundraising event hosted by MEDSA and the Atlantic Humanitarian Relief organization, which provides medical and humanitarian aid to all refugees around the world. Thank you to the many sponsors supporting this selfless mission trip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/8eeae26a-bdf8-4d78-b27f-8b7d3436cef4/hatecrimes1.jpg Press - City Hall Press Conference August 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to stand with members of the Illinois Department of Human Rights and Mayor Brandon Johnson during a press conference at City of Chicago, City Hall in a joint effort to combat hate crimes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/42e355e7-2755-47a2-a43d-4ecaf18f9630/attorneymarvetsweiscaraccident.jpg Press - Bar Association Meets in Chicago June 28, 2023. AABAR members met for their annual meeting to discuss upcoming bar initiatives. (Pictured here L to R: Board of Directors Marvet Sweis Drnovsek and President Nura Yanaki alongside Attorney Curtis Ross and Attorney Alon Stein) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/690dc937-36e1-41b9-9b45-3e23af52cb4c/msd+pic+for+jordan+flag+raising+ceremony.jpg Press - Chicago World News June 2023. Close to 400 people were in attendance at Chicago’s Daley Plaza, including Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and our very own Master of Ceremonies Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, to recognize the recent Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony for Jordan. Consul Generals from around the world, including elected officials and members of the judiciary, gathered for this historic moment with proclamations from the Governor of Illinois J.B. Pritzker, Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, and the Mayor of Bolingbrook Mary Alexander-Basta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a52db6ca-9a4a-47a2-8eeb-0b0f62e05e70/fritz1.jpg Press - Cook County Assessor Event May 11, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to speak as Vice Chair of AMVOTE at a joint event aimed to better the community through an informative property tax workshop with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a22385da-368a-4e5f-9a0b-26506be2984d/sandra+award+2023.jpg Press - Chicago Bar Association Vanguard Awards May 2, 2023. The Chicago Bar Association held its prestigious Vanguard Awards Ceremony at the Union League Club,recognizing individuals and institutions who have made the law and legal profession more accessible to and reflective of the community at large. Congratulations to one of this year’s honorees, Sandra Frantzen (center), pictured here with (L to R): Attorneys Donna Haddad, Nura Yanaki, Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, and Mona Naser. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/6320a3b2-0fe0-44b1-9c87-a838772789fd/1.jpg Press - Northern Illinois University Law Panelist April 26, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis spoke at the Northern Illinois University College of Law on navigating the legal field, alongside incredible panelists: Hon. William J. Haddad, Hon. Rouhy Shalabi, Nura Yanaki, Lana Nassar, Jon Baloch, Sara Ghantous, and Vivian Tadros. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/fcc8eb56-4eb5-4d83-b2c8-b9c6ac454f83/unity23a.jpg Press - Joint Bar Association 2023 Unity Dinner April 18, 2023. Several Chicago bar associations came together to host their Unity Dinner, with over 100 attorneys and judges in attendance. Pictured L to R: Marvet Sweis Drnovsek (Immediate Past President and Board of Director for AABAR), Hon. Jesse Reyes (Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court), and Donna Haddad (AABAR Past President and Board of Director). Thank you to AABAR, MBA of Chicago, and SABA for hosting an incredible evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/89daef56-7e7f-4457-b1c2-c5af5cc5637d/2.jpg Press - Assyrian National Council of Illinois April 20, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to speak to the Assyrian National Council of Illinois as part of AMVOTE’s efforts to advance the MENA community on both the city and state levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1b18642e-89ca-4315-a365-3f0fe84ebbeb/empower+event+2023.jpg Press - Celebrating Women’s History Month March 9, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnvosek was proud to chair ABPA’s 2023 Women’s EmPower Event during Women’s History Month, celebrating female world leaders and leading professionals. The event had over 300 guests in attendance and recognized three grant recipients for their talent as young entrepreneurs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/511f9f53-67c4-43d4-a79e-f9e67f40bb20/mayor+lightfoot+meeting.jpg Press - Meeting with Chicago Mayor March 1, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, along with executive board members of AMVOTE, met with the Mayor of Chicago, to discuss improving access to fair and equitable contracting opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a0ed9677-ad6e-4d16-b311-597704d57888/attorney+marvet+sweis+cle1.jpg Press - Panel on Hate Speech February 9, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to collaborate with distinguished panelists, Hon. William Haddad, Justice Jesse Reyes, Director Jim Bennett of the Illinois Department of Human Rights, NIU Law Professor Daniel McConkie, and Loyola Law Professor John Breen, on the constitutional limits and protections surrounding hate speech and the proposed resolutions to address its impact on our communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/f5f88c31-4688-4075-9a2c-dad8390aca49/dsf+award.jpg Press - DSF Award Reception January 5, 2023. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek and past honoree was proud to attend the 20th Annual Unity Gala honoring colleague Vivian Khalaf for her extraordinary service. Thank you Justice Jesse G. Reyes and the Diversity Scholarship Foundation, NFP for putting together an exceptional program! (pictured L to R: Attorneys Mona Naser, Vivian Khalaf, Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, and Donna Haddad) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/97d0ea43-26fa-4568-9e22-5c8149adb54b/abpa+post.jpg Press - 2022 GALA December 1, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to provide the welcoming remarks at ABPA’s 2022 Annual Gala, which celebrated its 31st year with a number of dignitaries and leaders from the business community, including prominent attorneys, judges, doctors, engineers, architects, and athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/4b4a425d-b143-478b-8fdb-35380cae65b5/chief+judge+evans+and+marvet.jpg Press - Installation & Awards Ceremony November 2, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to introduce the incoming president at AABAR’s 32nd Installation & Awards Ceremony, with the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Honorable Timothy Evans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/2d09432c-c99e-4321-848d-c12dfd9beb44/marvet+sweis+attorney+chicago+personal+injury+daily+law+bulletin+cover.jpg Press - Chicago Daily Law Bulletin October 6, 2022. The Decalogue Society of Lawyers and AABAR hosted their 7th annual Building Bridges Award celebration Sept. 13. The sold-out event honored “Champions of Voting Rights.” From left are Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, past honoree and member of the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes; Nura Yanaki, AABAR president; Honoree Atour Sargon, Lincolnwood trustee; honoree Jan Schwartz, National Council of Jewish Women; Circuit Judge Megan Goldish, past honoree; and Joel Bruckman, member of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers’ board of managers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/16ebba21-5b0f-46c0-9136-f5164cb54174/building+bridges+group+pic+2022.jpg Press - 7th Annual Building Bridges Award Ceremony September 13, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis (far right), AABAR President Nura Yanaki, and Attorney Joel Bruckman were proud to speak at the Seventh Annual Building Bridges Award Ceremony, which brought together over 100 esteemed judges and lawyers in Chicago. Congratulations to the honorees, Jan Schwartz and Atour Sargon, who were recognized for their valiant efforts as champions of voting rights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a4f3efd7-d8a3-4444-809d-d20f45bfc67e/unity+egypt+dinner+speaking.jpg Press - Consul General Meeting August 1, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to speak alongside the Egyptian Consul General and key community leaders on collaboration and a proactive partnership in Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/5bb0fc26-6d08-4688-a6c2-264007d3d58b/commission+hearing+2022.jpg Press - Attorney Marvet Sweis Speaks before Commission Board July 14, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis spoke at a hearing before the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago regarding Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise in a collaborative effort to address the need for a disparity study and to resolve inequities within the Chicago business community at large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/80632870-4a4d-4ced-bbf0-92bedc13c2c6/attorneymarvet.jpg Press - BOARD MEMBERS MEET IN CHICAGO June 24, 2022. Great evening with AABAR at their quarterly meeting to discuss upcoming events with Chicago attorneys and judges. (Pictured here L to R: Attorney Board Members Mona Naser, Marvet Sweis Drnovsek, Nura Yanaki, and Vivian Khalaf) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/a0386689-6f58-4430-8861-e17029c46665/cra+pic.jpg Press - Recognizing Chicago’s Community Retail Association May 26, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was proud to attend a meeing organized by ABPA’s Community Retail Association to dicuss various issues faced by Chicago business owners and what can be done to ensure their rights are protected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/ce723aca-e503-4eca-9c5d-2f5ca88c0267/amvote+pic.jpg Press - CELEBRATION AT AMVOTE RECEPTION May 19, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was proud to provide closing remarks at AMVOTE’s reception for the MENA community, recognizing Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Alderman Gilbert Villegas, and MWRD Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/c746ce3b-0a4d-47aa-8ae9-e28d11fe42ac/personal+injury+arab+lawyer+marvet+sweis+drnovsek+loyola+law+school+aabar.jpg Press - Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek Featured as Guest Speaker April 26, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to speak to young lawyers and law students on an all female panel at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she reflected on her journey as an attorney and on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/5553422a-37e0-4193-b830-8b3faafcc5dd/governor+pic.jpg Press - Press Release: Marvet Sweis Drnovsek Appointed by Governor March 7, 2022. Marvet Sweis Drnovsek has been appointed by Governor JB Pritzker and approved by the Senate to the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, whose mission is to identify and uproot sources of discrimination and bias at the source, while assisting with the development of resources, training, and information that allow for a swift and efficient response to hate-motivated crimes and incidents. Congratulations to our very own Marvet on this incredibly honor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/d680c940-3fec-45a0-b400-8223ffc968ee/marvet+sweis+attorney+women+empowerment+event+arab+american+business+and+professional+association+chicago+illinois.jpg Press - Marvet Serves on Committee for Chicago’s Women’s Empowerment Event February 1, 2022. Attorney Marvet Sweis is honored to serve on the planning committee for Chicago’s upcoming Women’s Empowerment Event which will help create an emPOWER grant for aspiring female entrepreneurs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/e6cbbf40-2abd-4867-92e7-49faa95ef1ac/attorneymarvetsweisdrnovsek.jpg Press - MSD Lawyer Marvet Sweis named to Board of Directors January 1, 2022. MSD Injury Lawyers’ Marvet Sweis was named to the Board of Directors for ABPA’s Business & Professional Association. Marvet is proud to join this exceptional and accomplished group to help lead community building efforts and business initiatives in Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/d085e6e6-140d-4bb5-9fa3-e262ae1cda5f/marvetsweisattorneypersonalinjurychicago.jpg Press - Attorney Marvet Sweis Receives 2021 DSF Award December 1, 2021. We are proud to announce that Attorney Marvet Sweis was presented with the prestigious 2021 Advocate for Diversity Award at the 19th Annual Unity Gala & Awards Ceremony. The event also honored Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (State Representative of the 17th District), Erica N. Byrd (Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel), Hon. Megan Goldish (Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County), Antonio M. Romanucci (Romanucci Blandin Law), Jennifer L. Rosato-Perea (Dean and Professor of Law, DePaul College of Law), and Adam M. Zebelian (Schiller DuCanto & Fleck). Congratulations to all of the award recipients! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/253aa3b5-35fd-4b7b-bd99-1ae58d3e8a7b/attorney+marvet+creative+lawyers.jpg Press - Supporting Lawyers for the Creative Arts November 11, 2021. A special thank you to Lawyers for the Creative Arts for inviting MSD Attorney and AABAR President Marvet Sweis Drnovsek to its 2021 LCA Benefit Luncheon. What a wonderful and inspiring program! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/863ed516-dc7f-46d0-a40d-904b153df70c/msd+cle+promo.jpg Press - Northwest Suburban Bar Speaker November 4, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to be a guest panelist at an event by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association and AABAR on the fight against hate and discrimination. Excellent program! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/6676191a-0688-458c-a230-e8ecfe7ac000/marvetsweis+attorney+personalinjury.jfif Press - Guest Panelist at Alma Mater October 21, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis Drnovsek was honored to speak to law students today at UIC Law on the meaning of professionalism and mastering the art of networking. Great presentation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1633470452320-CK0EYNLOU5VGQF5W0RFJ/marvetsweis+injurylawyer+truck+oak+lawn+mayor+and+marvet+sweis.jpg Press - Inauguration Event with Mayor of Oak Lawn October 3, 2021. Our very own attorney Marvet Sweis, along with the Mayor of Oak Lawn Terry Voderer, was honored to attend the Inauguration of ABPA’s Community Retail Association which helps support small business owners and strengthen the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1631547307595-AB4UZBHUAW5LCENX66Z5/marvetsweis+injurylawyer+car+911+memorial.jpg Press - 9/11 Memorial Service September 11, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis was humbled to be invited to the City of Chicago’s 20th Anniversary Memorial Service honoring all who have lost their lives on 9/11. Thank you to our first responders for their sacrifice in keeping our nation safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1631121669282-SUXZSHG5F2GSA98G8TO8/marvetsweis+injurylawyer+lawbulletin.jpg Press - Chicago Daily Law Bulletin September 1, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to be featured recently on the cover page of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, which recognized the success and importance of AABAR’s physical and mental health event in Chicago. Marvet is the current President of AABAR, a premier and long-standing bar association of leading judges and attorneys in Chicago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1627863659545-Q3KHCKF7ULDIS6HMI9R7/marvetsweis+injurylawyer+mayor+photo.jpg Press - Chicago Mayoral Event August 1, 2021. Our very own attorney Marvet Sweis was proud to speak on behalf of the MENA Advisory Council during a special event this week with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and elected officials. View excerpt here, https://youtu.be/2fXscTvKBMw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1627251817308-O6687IQS3370Q19CQ2L5/marvetsweis+injurylawyer+congressman.jpg Press - Meeting with US Representative and Community Activists July 24, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to meet with Chicago community activists and Robin Lynne Kelly, U.S. Representative from Illinois’ 2nd congressional district. We look forward to learning more about a collaboration focused on civic engagement initiatives with lasting impact for the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1625098528255-4KQS4HUCPQZBLXNGS0DO/marvetsweis+award+judgeMarubioPrideMonth.jpg Press - Award Recipient June 30, 2021. MSD Attorney and AABAR President Marvet Sweis was incredibly honored and proud to accept the 2021 “You are Beautiful” Award from the Honorable Mary Catherine Marubio and the Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ) for AABAR’s video message that was showcased at AIJ Bench & Bar Parade. Judge Marubio is AIJ’s outgoing President and an exceptional leader in the legal community, having been instrumental in bringing all communities together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1622570627526-X1VLGLRZZAB0II1WNOHB/marvetsweis+newschannel5wgnpress.jpg Press - Press Conference May 31, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis stood with Chicago community leaders during a press conference regarding the newly released State Legislative map, urging citizens to call on their state representatives to address concerns of undue influence in the redistricting plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1620329272215-ES9BNSX1AX5LGH08MATR/marvetsweis+attorney+speaker+at+chicago+bulls+and+blackhawks+event Press - Bulls/Blackhawks Guest Speaker April 28, 2021. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to speak at an Arab American Heritage Month Education event to staffers of the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, and United Center. Honored panelists included ABPA President Rush Darwish, Hon. William J. Haddad, Public Programming Specialist Dave A. Serio, internationally renowned comedian Amer Zahr, and Senior VP of the United Center Joe Myhra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1617635654429-1JYK6MI1KL9D84Q98248/marvetsweis+mayor+mena+pic.jpg Press - Attorney Marvet Sweis Appointed to Mayor’s MENA Council March 1, 2021. MSD Attorney Marvet Sweis has been appointed to the newly formed MENA Council by the Mayor of Chicago. Marvet will proudly work to improve dialogue between the Mayor’s office and Chicago communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1614880865236-6BCMA75DIIJRU9W00E5F/marvet+sweis+toplawyer+group+pic.jpg Press - MSD Injury Lawyer Named 2021 Rising Star February 1, 2021. Super Lawyers Rising Stars is a designation of the top 2.5% practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. Attorney Marvet Sweis has been awarded this distinction for 8 consecutive years, from 2014 - 2021. Marvet is a top rated personal injury attorney focusing on catastrophic injury cases, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and motor vehicle collisions. Congratulations, Marvet, on your outstanding success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1613494666688-4EWQI38K4M5AO7XQ3BGY/marvetsweispresident+and+officers+with+judges.jpg Press - President Marvet Sweis Installed at Ceremony with Gov. Pritzker January 27, 2021. MSD Injury Lawyers’ Marvet Sweis was installed as President at AABAR’s 30th Anniversary Installation & Award Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Governor J.B. Pritzker and Distinguished Honorees: Hon. William J. Haddad, Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court, Hon. Francesco Caprio of the famous syndicated show Caught in Providence, and the Doe v Trump Trial Team, whose work garnered national headlines in making sure stimulus checks were not denied in violation of the Constitution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1607632078204-GS22KHEI8IRDANDWWR2E/marvetsweis+and+judgeevansunity+award+photo.jpg Press - 18th Annual Unity Gala December 8, 2020. Congratulations to our firm's founding attorney, Marvet Sweis, who was sworn in as Bar President by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Honorable Timothy C. Evans, at the 18th Annual Unity Gala! Congratulations also to the event's Award Recipients pictured here, the Honorable Rouhy J. Shalabi and Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne M. Burke! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1607012538128-0RKCZFPL0B9220AXGP64/MarvetSweisFamilyServices.jpg Press - Attorney Marvet Sweis Helps Lead Thanksgiving Drive November 23, 2020. MSD Injury Lawyers’ Marvet Sweis partnered with AAFS Family Services in a two week fundraising drive that helped provide over 150 families with Thanksgiving dinner. The collaboration was a wonderful success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1604325287580-JMF6HVEJ714ZXK78WBA2/marvetsweis+and+judge+frossard Press - SUCCESS RECOGNITION October 1, 2020. Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to be interviewed by the Honorable Margaret O’Mara Frossard in a featured video, Arc of Career Success Network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1599872278006-6QKNRAO9JLQ7ATEJH3HU/marvetsweis+injury+lawyer+top Press - MVP Award Recipient September 9, 2020. MSD Injury Lawyers' Marvet Sweis was honored by two bar associations, AABAR and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, along with the Honorable Megan Goldish as MVPs in the legal community. Judge William Haddad presented the award to Marvet for her outstanding commitment to upholding the rule of law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1598390232136-ZPNYAGGG8I99DPA1X9VY/marvetsweis+video+lebanon Press - Founder Marvet Sweis Featured in Video Tribute August 19, 2020. Attorney Marvet Sweis was featured in a video tribute for the victims of the warehouse explosion in Lebanon, helping to raise donations through the Lebanese Red Cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1601836830955-83YJD1UCSDX7ABAE0AGO/marvetsweisdurbin.jpg Press - Meeting with Senator Durbin July 17, 2020. Attorney Marvet Sweis along with members of the Chicago Bar Association’s recently formed Racial Justice Coalition met with Senator Durbin as he spoke about the Justice in Policing Act of 2020. The Coalition looks forward to future collaborations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1592931572514-KKCWJ6YKB3B03R9T5SYD/marvetsweisGeorge+Floyd+Press+Conference.jpg Press - Press Conference Attorney Marvet Sweis spoke at a press conference on June 5, 2020 with Chicago community leaders and residents condemning the death of George Floyd and encouraging efforts toward social justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1592931865246-UE0GTW3YQJ5UAXSFFW4Q/marvetsweisgov+pic.jpg Press - Illinois Governor Meeting On May 27, 2020, Attorney Marvet Sweis was honored to be among the AMVOTE and AABAR community during a virtual meeting with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1607013090304-0JUKS5BK8IQQ7J0KQCBP/marvetsweiscba%2Bcommunity%2Bservice.jpg Press - Giving Back March 9, 2020. Attorney Marvet Sweis volunteered with colleagues from the Chicago Bar Association, AABAR, the Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, the Chinese Bar Association, the Hellenic Bar Association, the Hispanic Lawyers Association, and the Women's Bar Association, making 250+ lunches to donate to Pacific Garden Mission, the largest homeless shelter in the Chicagoland Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1592932131275-XVKC3MANEIOFDD3TQ96C/marvetsweisamvote.png Press - Chicago City Council Meeting On February 26, 2020, Attorney Marvet Sweis was proud to meet with Chicago City Council Floor Leader Hon. Gil Villegas, Alderman of the 36th Ward, as well as Hon. Debra Silverstein, Alderwoman of the 50th Ward, and former Alderman Joe Moore to discuss positive initiatives on how to continue to move our City forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/1592932269849-93853XRKCDPQ2N053P9V/marvetsweispresident+pic.jpg Press - Bar President MSD Injury Lawyers' very own Attorney Marvet Sweis was elected President of AABAR! The bar association is comprised of many prominent Illinois attorneys and judges and has been active in the Chicago legal community for three decades. https://msdinjurylawyers.com/clienttestimonials daily 0.75 2020-06-23 https://msdinjurylawyers.com/whoweare daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/bae59990-a205-4b7d-81cf-8e78f102cfaa/marvet+sweis+headshot+2025.jpg Attorney Profile AWARDS & HONORS Leading Lawyer, 2026 Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm Dedicated to Justice, America’s Best Advocates, 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers (Top 5%), 2024 - 2026 Certificate of Excellence, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, 2025 Vanguard Award, Chicago Bar Association, 2024 Top “40 Professionals Under 40” in America, AA Foundation, 2021 DSF Advocate for Diversity Award, 2021 AABAR & DSF Building Bridges MVP Award, 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2022 Emerging Leading Lawyers Award, 2015-2021 Top "40 Attorneys Under Forty to Watch" in Illinois, Chicago Lawyer Magazine, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2015 PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATIONS Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (appointment by Governor JB Pritzker), Commissioner Illinois Secretary of State Cross-Cultural Advisory Board (appointment by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias), Board Member Office of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Advisory Council (appointment by Hon. Mariyana Spyropoulos), Council Member Arab American Bar Association of Illinois (AABAR), Board of Directors and Past President UIC Law's Advisory Board and Alumni Association (appointment by the Honorable Margaret O'Mara Frossard), Executive Board Member AMVOTE Political Action Committee (appointment by the Honorable William J. Haddad), Vice Chair Illinois State Bar Association, Member Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member Women's Bar Association of Illinois, Member Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School's Alumnae Law Society, Member https://msdinjurylawyers.com/case-results daily 0.75 2026-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/c4fbf308-b9ef-401a-9686-fbbbcf94bf5c/msd+6+million.jpg Case Results - $6 MILLION $6 million recovery for two clients injured in an April 2024 motor vehicle collision. The clients suffered life-altering injuries including spinal and femur fractures when rear-ended by a defendant traveling 93 mph. Injuries required multiple surgeries and extended hospitalizations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/8f31b03b-ce68-4aa8-9a3a-d565ad8face7/Open+House+Announcement+Instagram+Post+%282%29.PNG Case Results - $3.85 MILLION $3.85 million settlement for the death of a 62-year-old woman whose small-bowel obstruction went untreated. She was discharged despite ongoing symptoms and returned the following day, where she suffered an acute myocardial infarction and fatal arrhythmia. The obstruction had placed significant physiological stress on her heart, contributing to the cardiac event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/c8b6a7e7-1cec-4815-8627-74376b969a02/2.75+work+injury+case.jpg Case Results - $2.75 MILLION $2.75 million settlement for an injured client who sustained a back injury during a warehouse delivery involving a forklift operator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/ab461445-393a-41cf-870c-5fdd28d12f78/1.5+massage+company.JPG Case Results - $1.5 MILLION $1.5 million settlement for a client who was sexually assaulted by an employee of a massage company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/6582fd7f-4ac0-4147-85b4-95425165c124/lawyer+marvet+sweis+top+attorney+chicago Case Results - $1.3 MILLION $1.3 million settlement for a client, a known fall risk, who was admitted to a nursing and rehab facility for long-term care. During the brief six months he was at the facility, he fell and suffered a dislocated hip, which went ignored for months before ultimately undergoing surgery. The client also developed several pressure ulcers (bed sores), which became infected and contributed to his death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/d6698a5e-b575-40d6-89b3-26ee64bb5f18/1.125+hospital+assault.jpg Case Results - $1.125 MILLION $1.125 million settlement against a Chicago hospital for a client who was sexually abused while admitted to the hospital for treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/b5fe1dbc-cea2-412c-998c-df5b5c7cf7fc/1mil+boss+case.png Case Results - $1 MILLION $1 million settlement for the family of a patient whose repeated complaints of breathing difficulties were ignored over several days, resulting in a wrongful death. This outcome was made possible through key whistleblower testimony, the persistence of the family, and our firm’s commitment to holding healthcare providers accountable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/80476e0c-9cd1-4b05-b265-f2ddc938c44e/arqan+announcement.png Case Results - $1 MILLION $1 million settlement secured for a father who was fatally hit by the side of the road after safely pulling over to help a wounded animal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/0cda8971-1d61-424d-bda1-dc89d79594ac/750k+nh+bed+sore+case.jpg Case Results - $750,000.00 $750,000.00 settlement on behalf of a client who suffered a severe pressure ulcer (bed sore) while a resident at a nursing home. The ulcer led to sepsis and contributed to her death. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/b4bc773d-b3cb-4292-a25a-78102ec72bf0/LAWYER+attorney+marvet+sweis+personal+injury+chicago Case Results - $325,000.00 $325,000.00 settlement on behalf of a client who fell at a nursing home, leading to a rapid decline in health and death https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/3658fff1-da5c-42f2-b045-93160a672fbe/303k+dogbite+case.jpg Case Results - $303,000.00 $303,000.00 settlement on behalf of a client, a minor, who was attacked by a neighbor's dog and who suffered a fractured arm requiring surgery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddc081baf54d42c8b51cbbd/d45d47f3-ae3e-4550-8fe3-27faaa222e35/Open+House+Announcement+Instagram+Post.png+%281%29.PNG Case Results - $100,000.00 $100,000 settlement secured for a patient who was left with a surgical sponge inside her abdomen following a C-section. A second surgery was required to remove the surgical sponge.