Ancel Glink, P.C.

08/26/2026

📌 Reminder: Registration is open for the 2026 Chairperson Roundtable with Ancel Glink Partner Greg Jones, hosted by American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter.

Whether you’re a current chair, vice chair, aspiring chair, or commission staff, this is a great opportunity to hear from fellow chairs and get legal insight during the live Q&A.

🗓️ August 27, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. CT | Virtual via Zoom | Free
👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/gE4VWZmz

Ancel Glink Partner Gregory Jones will field legal questions and share practical guidance for plan commission and zoning board chairpersons at the 2026 Chairperson Roundtable, hosted by the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter.

This "lunch and learn" roundtable will feature brief presentations from planning and zoning chairs, followed by conversations on navigating leadership challenges and conflict. The event will close with a live Q&A led by Gregory Jones, who will provide legal insight on any questions.

Current chairs, vice chairs, aspiring chairs, commission members, and staff are invited to join this discussion.

📅 August 27, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT
💻 Online via Zoom | Free to attend

https://ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/ctrb/296182/647133/3606744?c=https%3A%2F%2Filapa.org%2Faws%2FAPAIL%2Fregistration%2Fadd_registrations_prompt%3Fevent_id%3D85475%2526host%3Dretain&i=3

08/24/2026

⏰ Tomorrow! Don’t miss this session on data center approvals with Equity Partner David Silverman, FAICP. If your community is facing data center proposals, or you expect to soon, this is your chance to hear how the approval process actually plays out.

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25 | 12:00–1:15 p.m. CT
👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QHheHdpdSZu_6S4dWZtbzA #/registration

Data centers are booming, but are local governments prepared to decide where, how, and under what conditions they should be developed?

Equity Partner David Silverman, FAICP, is joining a webinar to break down exactly how that process works.

The session will walk through the full entitlement timeline, how community concerns shape project outcomes, and two contrasting case studies: successful data center approvals in Loudoun County, Virginia, the nation’s largest data center market, and an ultimately unsuccessful data center proposal in DeForest, Wisconsin.

The program is designed for planners, land use attorneys, developers, elected officials, and public-sector professionals who expect to navigate data center development in their communities.

👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QHheHdpdSZu_6S4dWZtbzA #/registration

08/19/2026

Data centers are booming, but are local governments prepared to decide where, how, and under what conditions they should be developed?

Equity Partner David Silverman, FAICP, is joining a webinar to break down exactly how that process works.

The session will walk through the full entitlement timeline, how community concerns shape project outcomes, and two contrasting case studies: successful data center approvals in Loudoun County, Virginia, the nation’s largest data center market, and an ultimately unsuccessful data center proposal in DeForest, Wisconsin.

The program is designed for planners, land use attorneys, developers, elected officials, and public-sector professionals who expect to navigate data center development in their communities.

👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QHheHdpdSZu_6S4dWZtbzA #/registration

08/14/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Associate Erin M. Monforti being named a 2027 Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree!

This recognition is awarded through a rigorous, multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Each year, no more than 2.5% of eligible attorneys in each state are selected for the Rising Stars list.

Erin’s dedication to serving local governments, detail-oriented nature, and thoughtful perspective make this recognition especially well deserved.

Congratulations, Erin! We couldn’t be more proud to have you on our team and can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish.

08/07/2026

Thank you to the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area and the La Grange Public Library for inviting Ancel Glink attorneys Ronette McCarthy and Tyler Smith to join you for “The Basics of Running for Public Office.” A special thank you to the League’s co-presidents for the invitation and for bringing together such a great group of people interested in public service.

We also enjoyed hearing from an excellent panel of local elected officials representing the Lyons Township High School District 204 Board of Education, Village of La Grange, Village of Brookfield, and Village of Western Springs. Their perspectives and experiences were a great addition to the conversation.

Ancel Glink is always pleased to be part of programs that help residents better understand local government, elections, and what it takes to serve their communities.

08/07/2026

The latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum is now available! Ancel Glink’s Erin M. Monforti and Katie Nagy revisit classic insights from equity partner Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and provide vital updates for the 2027 Consolidated Election cycle.

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08/05/2026

Ancel Glink Partner Gregory Jones will field legal questions and share practical guidance for plan commission and zoning board chairpersons at the 2026 Chairperson Roundtable, hosted by the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter.

This "lunch and learn" roundtable will feature brief presentations from planning and zoning chairs, followed by conversations on navigating leadership challenges and conflict. The event will close with a live Q&A led by Gregory Jones, who will provide legal insight on any questions.

Current chairs, vice chairs, aspiring chairs, commission members, and staff are invited to join this discussion.

📅 August 27, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT
💻 Online via Zoom | Free to attend

https://ilapa.org/aws/APAIL/ctrb/296182/647133/3606744?c=https%3A%2F%2Filapa.org%2Faws%2FAPAIL%2Fregistration%2Fadd_registrations_prompt%3Fevent_id%3D85475%2526host%3Dretain&i=3

08/04/2026

Ancel Glink Equity Partner Derke Price joins Chief Steve Spindelbeck for IPRA University’s Managing Teen Takeover Events course. The program offers practical guidance to help park and recreation professionals prepare staff, coordinate with law enforcement, develop response plans, and make informed decisions when large groups of teens gather at public facilities.

Learn more through the IPRA University course catalog.

Illinois Park and Recreation Association

When a teen takeover happens, every second counts.

Be ready with IPRA University's Teen Takeover course. Learn practical strategies to monitor social media, prepare your staff, build a response plan, understand law enforcement's role, and confidently respond when large groups of teens gather at your facility.

Interactive, real-world scenarios help you practice decision-making before an incident happens.

Explore this course and the full IPRA University catalog:
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07/29/2026

It was our pleasure to join the Municipal Clerks of Lake and McHenry Counties at the Village of Gurnee for a timely discussion on “Surviving the 2027 Elections!”

Ancel Glink attorneys Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Ronette Leal McCarthy and Tyler Smith, together with Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega, discussed the upcoming election cycle and the legal and practical issues municipal clerks will be navigating along the way.

Thank you to the Municipal Clerks of Lake and McHenry County who attended and brought so many thoughtful questions. We always value the opportunity to work with the officials whose preparation and attention to detail help keep local elections running smoothly.

07/28/2026

Ancel Glink is pleased to announce the launch of our Inspectors General & Outside Investigations practice.

Organizations facing government inquiries, internal investigations, or complex compliance matters need counsel that is both strategic and experienced. Our team brings deep knowledge of investigations, regulatory enforcement, and risk management to help clients navigate sensitive matters with confidence, credibility, and discretion.

This new practice expands our ability to advise public and private sector clients through every stage of an investigation—from prevention and response to resolution.

Contact Paul O’Grady or Alex Cambiazo for your Inspectors General & Outside Investigations needs!

https://ancelglink.com/inspectorsgeneral-outsideinvestigations/

https://ancelglink.com/paul-ogrady/

https://ancelglink.com/alexandra-c-cambiazo/

Ancel Glink has a dedicated practice group of attorneys who serve as outside investigators and inspectors general to entities throughout the state. Outside investigators play a critical yet often understated role in safeguarding the integrity, efficiency, and accountability of government operations....