'Events' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 25, 2017
Celebrating Meso Heroes From Coast to Coast
In 2011, Mike Mattmuller was only 29-years-old when an x-ray revealed he had mesothelioma – an often fatal form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure that typically afflicts people twice his age.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 15, 2017
ADAO: The Face of Asbestos Victims and their Fight to Ban Asbestos
Today begins our series of Miles for Meso spotlights. Every week between now and race day on Sept. 30, the Simmons Hanly Conroy blog will feature a survivor, warrior, volunteer or organization… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 9, 2017
Attend the 2017 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma in Bethesda, MD
Every year, mesothelioma patients, caregivers, families, bereaved and professionals from the government, non-profit and medical industries gather together for three days. This expansive set of individuals congregates at the International Symposium on… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 8, 2017
2017 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Set for April 7 to 9 in Washington, D.C.
Those fighting for an end to asbestos exposure saw a major win in 2016 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prioritized asbestos as a top 10 high-risk chemical under the Lautenberg… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 25, 2017
Union Health Fund Leaders Combat Rising Costs of Opioid Epidemic in the Workplace
Simmons Hanly Conroy Partner Paul Hanly Speaks at LIUNA Midwest Region Laborers’ Combating Opioid Abuse and Drug Free Workplace Conference Drug overdose deaths in the United States continue to increase, with more… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 28, 2016
Simmons Hanly Conroy Donates Gift Cards to Children of Laid Off Steelworkers
Last week, Simmons Hanly Conroy donated more than $7,000 in gift cards to the children of union steelworker families who were laid off this holiday season. Firm Attorneys Rob Woodward and John… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 9, 2016
Simmons Hanly Conroy’s Expungement Days Change Lives for the Better
For the second time in months, a dozen attorneys from Simmons Hanly Conroy donated their services for an Expungement Day. Teaming up with the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Madison County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 18, 2016
Simmons Hanly Conroy Gives Back, Wins Silver Ladle Trophy
Simmons Hanly Conroy Paralegal Shara Fisher makes an award-winning bowl of chili. This past Saturday, the firm won the People’s Choice Award with Shara’s sweet and spicy recipe at the 10th Annual… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 16, 2016
Fighting Mesothelioma One Day at a Time
A patient fights cancer the same way a runner finishes a race: one mile marker at a time. On Aug. 23, 2016, meso warrior Julie Gundlach reached an important milestone. She celebrated… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 7, 2016
2016 International Asbestos Awareness Conference Welcomes Investigative Journalist, Mesothelioma Advocate as Keynote Speakers
Investigative journalist Paul Brodeur and mesothelioma advocate Dr. Eudice Goldberg will serve as keynote speakers for the upcoming Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s 12th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference in Washington,… Read More
