Elmhurst Resident Admitted to Bar of U.S. Supreme Court

Elmhurst resident Vanessa V. Clohessy, a partner in the law firm of Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick and Kohn LLP in Arlington Heights, was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was recognized in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court courtroom in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 3. Clohessy is part of a group of 50 Illinois lawyers organized by the Illinois State Bar Association. The Hon. John G. Roberts, chief justice of the Supreme Court, granted the motion. Admittees must complete an application with an endorsement of two sponsors and present a certificate of good standing from their local jurisdiction to confirm they have been a member of the local bar for at least three years. Clohessy practices in the area of educational law. She is a litigator specializing in labor and employment disputes with an emphasis on employee dismissal and defending against discrimination charges. She also counsels and represents clients in matters of civil rights, constitutional law, tax exemption disputes and student discipline. She is admitted to practice in the Illinois state courts and the Northern, Central and Southern districts of Illinois federal courts. She also is a member of the National and Illinois Council of School Attorneys, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Hellenic Bar Association.