The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award for 2026. These individuals are recognized for their dedicated volunteer service and professional efforts on behalf of the ITLA Amicus Curiae Committee in preparing legal briefs before the Illinois Supreme and Appellate Courts over the past year.
This year’s recipients include: Sean Michael Houlihan, Chicago; Nicholas Nepustil, Chicago; Bruce R. Pfaff, Barrington; Michael J. Phillips, Chicago; Leslie J. Rosen, Chicago; Patrick A. Salvi II, Chicago; and Jonathan M. Thomas, Chicago.
These volunteers will receive their award at the association’s annual board meeting on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago.