Bradley Skafish has been practicing law, specifically in the realm of personal injury and civil litigation, since 2002. He is admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), the Northern District of Illinois (2002), Indiana (2004), the Northern District of Indiana (2004), the Southern District of Indiana (2004), the Southern District of Illinois (2012), and the Central District of Illinois (2014). Brad became a partner at Deutschman & Skafish in January 2019. He was admitted to the seventh circuit court of appeals in 2018. Brad is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar. Prior to joining Deutschman & Skafish, Brad operated the Law Offices of Bradley A. Skafish from 2003-2007, focusing primarily on personal injury litigation. Brad has tried more than 50 jury trials. He received his law degree (J.D.) as well as a B.S. in Marketing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and remains an avid Indiana Hoosiers fan. Brad is married with two daughters, and devotes much of his free time to attending his girls’ activities, including gymnastics and dance. Brad is also the author of the Bad Cats children’s book series. Additionally, Brad sings, writes music, and plays guitar for local rock band, the Figbeats. Author: “Smut on the Small Screen: The Future of Cable-Based Adult Entertainment Following United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group,” 54 Federal Communications Law Journal 319, 2002.

Michael P. McCready received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Richmond in three years and continued at the University of Richmond obtaining his law degree in 1992. Following graduation, he served as a law clerk for a federal judge in Virginia. He came to Chicago the next year and began working at a law firm handling personal injury cases. After four years, he rose to partner. In 1999, he left the partnership to form his own firm, The Law Offices of Michael P. McCready & Associates. Since venturing out on his own, the firm has grown rapidly. Mr. McCready is licensed to practice in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin as well as the federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of various professional organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals. He has also been inducted into the Million Dollar Advocacy Forum whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have obtained million dollar results for their clients. Since opening McCready Law, he has helped injured victims get what is deserved due to the negligence of others. He focuses on a range of personal injury cases such as car accidents, workers compensation, bus accidents, truck accidents, wrongful deaths, and more. In addition to being managing partner of his law firm, Michael also consults with other personal injury law firms around the country. He is a frequent lecturer on topics such as law firm management, technology, automation and most recently, on the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play on the legal industry. Countless firms have benefited from his 30 years’ experience in the personal injury field.

As a longtime resident in Chicago, IL, Attorney Gregory R. LaPapa is proud of the roots he has in the community and honored to use his skills to help families and individuals facing tough legal challenges. Attorney LaPapa has been prosecuting and defending complex legal matters in Chicago for decades, and his lengthy experience and tough negotiation tactics make him an attorney you will want to have on your side. Navigating the court system can be very intimidating, even when you are confident of the facts in your case. Attorney LaPapa is a graduate of DePaul University School of Law. After passing the Illinois State Bar Exam, he began his legal career working with the Illinois Attorney General’s office as an Assistant Attorney General. Since then, he has spent over 30 years helping Illinois residents resolve a wide range of legal matters, including criminal defense and domestic violence cases, DUI charges, and serious traffic violations. As an animal rights advocate, Attorney LaPapa’s passion for justice extends to all creatures. His philosophy of “have law, will travel” sums up his straightforward approach to helping others. At LaPapa Law Group, no case is too big or too small for us to handle. We are dedicated to providing a high caliber of legal services and passionate legal representation.

Olivia Sarmas-Ford is a passionate and relentless senior trial attorney at Kaveny Sarmas, focusing on personal injury law. Her background includes medical malpractice and product liability, making her a standout advocate in these areas. Olivia is known for her dedication to her clients and her significant achievements in the field. One of her most notable successes is a medical malpractice case she handled in Lake County, Illinois. Olivia secured a $1.4 million recovery for her client, showcasing her skill and commitment to achieving justice. She believes every client’s story deserves to be told with accuracy and care, which drives her to build close relationships with those she represents. This personal approach helps her navigate the complexities of each case and support her clients through difficult times. Olivia also plays an active role in the legal community. She is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. In addition, she provides pro bono services through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Olivia was co-chair of the Chicago Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee for the 2019-2020 term, further demonstrating her leadership and influence in the field. She earned her law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent School of Law, where she received three CALI Excellence awards, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois. Outside of her professional life, Olivia enjoys spending time with her husband, who is also a Chicago attorney, and their families. She also loves exploring new travel destinations whenever possible.