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Chicago partner and Chicago Propeller Club President Chris Carr, alongside club Vice President Ben Pinnington, recently hosted Acting Administrator of the United States Maritime Administration Sang Yi for a reception at the Chicago Yacht Club.    In a speech to guests including all the Great Lakes Port Directors, Yi emphasized the importance of investment in the American maritime industry. Chris also encouraged guests to continue to back the club after it was named International Port of the Year in 2024 after rechartering following a 16 year hiatus: “We really appreciate the great turnout from membership and ports leadership.” To learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtMVBk3Q #sbsbeastham #chicago

Another successful Workers' Compensation Institute is in the books! We are proud of Robert Bamdas and Limor BenMaier for lending their voices to a breakout on Longshore, the Jones Act and the Defense Base Act, and thank you to everyone from the firm who helped to pull off another great week in Orlando. Special thanks to everyone who attended our Tuesday Night Happy Hour! See you in 2026! #sbsbeastham

We are happy to announce that 18 SBSB Eastham attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America guide for 2026! This year’s firm honorees include John Schouest, Limor BenMaier, Trevor Brown, James Bailey, Richard Cozad, Tom Deen, Nick Earles, Kelly M. Haas, Reid Hudgins, Tom Jacks, Sarah Clinton Jones, Robert Klawetter, David Merkley, Christina Schovajsa, Pryce Tucker, Robert Vining, and Susan Noe Wilson. Attorney Melissa Miller was selected among Best Lawyers' list of Ones to Watch. Congratulations to all! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gidpEYuY

Did you know? The Defense Base Act (DBA) doesn’t just protect workers. It protects employers and insurers, too. - It shields employers from costly lawsuits - Ensures compliance with federal contracts - Provides a clear process to streamline claims - Helps insurers manage risk with predictable exposure SBSB Eastham has spent years handling the most complex DBA cases. If you have questions, we can help. https://lnkd.in/ghFMnb3p #sbsbeastham #defensebaseact #insurance

The Workers' Compensation Institute's annual conference is taking place this week, August 17-20, in Orlando, Florida. Our own Limor BenMaier will be there on Wednesday, August 20th, speaking on Maintaining Professionalism in Defending and Prosecuting Claims. You can learn more about the WCI and its annual conference by visiting its website here: https://lnkd.in/g7QMvpti   #sbsbeastham #wci #workerscompensation #workerscompensationinstitute

The Workers' Compensation Institute's annual conference is only a few days away. SBSB Eastham co-founder Robert Bamdas will be there on Tuesday, August 19th, serving as moderator for the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act, Jones Act, and Defense Base Act breakout session, covering OWCP and OALJ Updates. You can visit the WCI website to learn more about the organization and the conference. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/g7QMvpti   #sbsbeastham #wci #workerscompensation #workerscompensationinstitute

Chelsey Gandy is an associate in SBSB Eastham’s Corpus Christi office and a native of the Texas Gulf Coast. She earned her law degree from South Texas College of Law, where she had the opportunity to study abroad and deepen her legal understanding in Prague, Czech Republic. She's worked in the legal field since she was 18, fulfilling roles ranging from mail clerk and legal secretary to legal assistant. You can learn more about Chelsey here: https://lnkd.in/gakmfA94 #sbsbeastham #attorneyspotlight

Whether it's a defect or design-related dispute, building code violation, project planning, execution, completion, or contract negotiation, SBSB Eastham is highly versed in complex litigation matters involving stakeholders at all levels of the construction industry. Have an issue? Contact us to see how we can help. https://lnkd.in/d7jXvqyd #sbsbeastham #construction

As a reminder, please join us next week for a presentation given by Dallas partner Rasha Zeyadeh and Houston partner James McInerny. To learn more and register, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gapUC9y5

The Workers' Compensation Institute's 2025 conference is less than two weeks away! SBSB Eastham will once again be hosting a cocktail hour on Tuesday, August 19th at the Orlando World Center Marriott. This year's conference is full of amazing speakers and panels, so there will be plenty to discuss. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! #sbsbeastham