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Johnson & Bell Named 2025 "Firm of the Year" by the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago

October 23, 2025

On Friday, October 17th, Johnson & Bell was honored as the “Firm of the Year” by the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago during its Annual Gala.

Firm President Joseph Carini

Firm President Joseph Carini attended to accept the award and delivered an eloquent speech. He said  “Thank you SABA Chicago for this incredible honor. On behalf of everyone at the firm, I’m proud and grateful to accept the "Law Firm of the Year" award. This recognition means a great deal to us, not only because it comes from such a respected organization, but because it reflects the values we strive to uphold every day, excellence, professionalism, and service to our community. This year has been a special one for Johnson & Bell, as we celebrated our 50th anniversary, a milestone that reminds us how much our success depends on the dedication of our people and the strong partnerships we’ve built throughout the legal community. We value our firm’s connection with SABA Chicago through our attorneys who actively participate and contribute to its mission. Thank you again to SABA for this meaningful recognition, and congratulations to all of tonight’s honorees. It’s an honor to be part of such an inspiring evening.”

Adnan Shafi As "Emcee"

Mr. Carini was accompanied by Johnson & Bell shareholder Michael Linneman and associates Khushbu Patel, Abha Nadkarni, and Adnan Shafi. Mr. Shafi currently serves as Treasurer for SABA Chicago and acted as emcee for the gala. Thank you  to our  attorneys, staff and clients for making for making Johnson & Bell worthy of such a distinguished honor.

J&B Attendees-LtoR: Adnan Shafi, Michael Linneman, Joseph Carini, Khushbu Patel, Abha Nadkarni

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