Catherine R. (Caifano) Locallo ascended to the presidency of the Justinian Society of Lawyers at the society’s installation and awards dinner on May 15 at RPM Events Chicago. Enrico J. Mirabelli was presented with the society’s Award of Excellence at the event. Joining Locallo as officers are First Vice President Michael R. Bertucci, Second Vice President Judge Jill Cerone-Marisie, Third Vice President Michael R. Grieco, Treasurer Sarah M. LeRose and Secretary Dominic C. LoVerde.

The following profiles were provided by the Justinians.

Enrico J. Mirabelli
Award of Excellence
Enrico J. Mirabelli, an Equity Partner at Beermann LLP, is one of Illinois’ most respected family law attorneys, with an extraordinary legal career spanning 43 years. Known for his legal acumen, public service and dedication to preserving cultural heritage, Mr. Mirabelli has been honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence by the Justinian Society of Lawyers, recognizing his distinguished contributions to law, community and Italian American advocacy.

Mr. Mirabelli’s legacy in family law is both deep and wide-reaching. Over the course of his career, he has handled some of the most complex and precedent-setting cases in the state. A 10-year member of the Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors, he has also served on the ISBA General Assembly and the Family Law Section Council. A sought-after educator, he frequently lectures at legal seminars hosted by the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association, and has taught family law at John Marshall, Loyola, and DePaul Law Schools.

His legal prowess extends beyond the courtroom to the legislative process, where he has testified before committees in Springfield on proposed family law reforms. Mr. Mirabelli is also a two-time recipient of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Corporation Distinguished Service Award and was honored by The John Marshall Law School for his dedication to public service. He received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Legal Assistance Foundation for his pro bono work in the high-profile “Baby Christopher” case (In Re: Adoptions of Indian Children, 1995).

A defining moment in Mr. Mirabelli’s legal career came in 2003, when he successfully argued In Re Parentage of M.J. v. Banary before the Illinois Supreme Court. This landmark decision established new law regarding the parental responsibilities of unmarried men in cases involving children conceived through artificial insemination. The ruling clarified the legal obligations of men toward children born to their partners through assisted reproductive technology — an area previously undefined in Illinois law — and has had a lasting impact on family law in the state.

Mr. Mirabelli has also played a significant role in defending and promoting the dignity of Italian Americans through the legal system. In 2002, he represented, pro bono, the Italian American Defense Association in its case against HBO for the negative portrayal of Italian Americans in the television series “The Sopranos.” That case, AIDA v. HBO, sought to challenge harmful cultural stereotypes and was heard by the Illinois Appellate Court. Though the legal grounds for action were ultimately not sustained, the case marked an important stand in the fight for cultural fairness and representation.

In 2022, Mr. Mirabelli again took up a cause dear to the Italian American community — this time working tirelessly and entirely pro bono to lead the legal and civic effort to restore the Columbus statue to its rightful place in Arrigo Park. His leadership, advocacy and strategic acumen were instrumental in navigating the complex political and legal landscape surrounding the statue’s removal and eventual reinstatement. For this effort, he was previously honored with the Moses Harrison Award of Excellence by the Justinian Society, a recognition now followed by this year’s Award of Excellence.

In 2019, he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, celebrating his lifelong dedication to charitable service and the advancement of civil rights through law. He has also been named year after year to The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Family Law, a testament to his peer-recognized excellence and enduring influence.

Reflecting on his career, Mr. Mirabelli shares, “I may be in the autumn of my career, but I practice every day like it is spring.” Of all his achievements, none makes him more proud than seeing his eldest son, Justino, follow in his footsteps and join the practice of law. “Helping good people go through bad times is its own reward,” Mr. Mirabelli says. “I have always felt privileged that people have placed their trust and confidence in my abilities for so many years.”

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Mirabelli is a devoted husband, father and son. His family remains his foundation, and his unwavering commitment to justice and community continues to define a legacy that extends far beyond the courtroom.

Catherine R. (Caifano) Locallo
President
Catherine R. (Caifano) Locallo is the current President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers. She is honored to now lead the Society that her father, Richard B. Caifano, and her father-in-law, Joseph F. Locallo Jr., have successfully led. Both men have helped shape her legal career. They also taught her the importance of a strong work ethic and community service.

Catie received a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies from Southern Illinois University in 1999. Prior to attending law school, she worked full-time as a paralegal in Chicago. In 2004, Catie landed what would be her final job as a paralegal with Robbins Schwartz law firm. Within one year of working among the attorneys at Robbins Schwartz, Catie knew that she wanted to attend law school and continue her employment with Robbins Schwartz as an attorney representing public sector clients.

One of Catie’s mentors, Leonard F. Amari, identified a path for her to secure a coveted spot in law school by successful completion of the SCALES program. Catie worked full-time for Robbins Schwarts as a paralegal and attended law school in the evenings. She was on The John Marshall Law Review and authored the article, “When the Music Stops, Why Not Require Certain Title VII Plaintiffs to Find a Chair on Which to Rest Their Complaint?” (42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 505 (2009). She received her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 2009, graduating with honors as Order of John Marshall.

Catie became an attorney at Robbins Schwartz in May 2009. She has devoted her career to the realms of labor and employment law, focusing on education and board governance matters. Her commitment is exemplified by her role as a counselor to employers, offering comprehensive guidance on employment law intricacies, collective bargaining, labor relations, and compliance with various acts, including the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act. Catie’s dedication to education law led her to become a partner at Robbins Schwartz in 2017.

Catie’s strengths lie in her client-focused approach, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build strong relationships. Her enjoyment stems from problem-solving and the opportunity to foster improved relations between management and labor.

Catie has been a mentor to law students over the years and has served several terms as co-chair of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund Scholarship Committee. In 2023, she received the Honorable Gerald L. Sbarbaro Mentoring Award from the Society.

Catie is also committed to community service. She serves as a volunteer member of the Triton College School of Business Legal Advisory Committee. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the (not-for-profit) Glenview Stars Hockey Association for many years, including her current role as President of the hockey club. She also volunteers her time on the AHAI Tier II Hockey Committee.

Catie is most proud to be the Mom of two boys, Jack (14) and Tommy (12). Both boys play travel hockey, like their Dad. Jack is also an avid golfer and novice chef. Tommy loves to fish and beat anyone in video games. Catie resides in Glenview with her husband, Joseph F. Locallo III, whom she was re-introduced to in law school and who is a partner with the Amari & Locallo law firm. Catie and Joe love to celebrate their Italian heritage by warmly opening their homes to family and friends for dinner and wine.

Catie is grateful for the opportunity to lead this distinguished Society.

Michael R. Bertucci
1st Vice President
Michael R. Bertucci is the Litigation Partner at Mike Agruss Law, where he oversees the litigation department and focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer protection cases. He previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Jesse G. Reyes of the Illinois Appellate Court and subsequently worked at a prominent personal injury and medical malpractice firm in Chicago. Michael earned his Juris Doctor in 2017 from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence Award in multiple classes and served as the Chicago-Kent Justinian Society Vice President. Michael currently serves on the Scholarship Committee of the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.

Hon. Jill Cerone-Marisie
2nd Vice President
Hon. Jill Cerone-Marisie is the Presiding Judge of the Third Municipal District. She supervises 19 judges in Civil, Parentage, Traffic, Misdemeanor and Felony cases. She currently presides over Felony Mental Health and Veterans Courts. She graduated from the John Marshall Law School in 1990. Among her many accolades over the years, she’s also received the John Marshall Law School Distinguished Service Award. Judge Cerone-Marisie serves on the Illinois Supreme Court Justice and Mental Health Planning Committee. She has taught for the Administration Office of Illinois Courts’ continuing education for judges.

Michael R. Grieco
3rd Vice President
Michael R. Grieco, Founding Partner at Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC, is focused on the practice areas of medical malpractice, construction negligence, sexual abuse, motor vehicle collisions and wrongful death. Michael obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2012, where he walked on the football team as a kicker. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Michael is an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. In 2023, Michael was honored with the F. Scott Baldwin Award by the American Association for Justice, which is presented each year to the most outstanding young trial lawyer in the country.

Sarah M. LeRose
Treasurer
Sarah M. LeRose, attorney at Leonard J. LeRose, Jr., Ltd., concentrates her practice in probate law, focusing on contested guardianships (adult and minor), estate litigation, and administration. She represents individuals, fiduciaries, guardianship agencies and financial institutions. Sarah graduated from Saint Louis University Law School in 2014 and received her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University in 2011. Since 2019, she has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star, awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys annually. Sarah has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Media. Sarah previously served on the Board of Governors and Assembly for the Illinois State Bar Association and is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association.

Dominic C. LoVerde
Secretary
Dominic LoVerde is the founder of LoVerde Law, LLC, a personal injury firm focusing on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He represents clients in cases involving defective and dangerous products, construction injuries, truck crashes, medical negligence, unsafe property conditions, and complex commercial disputes. He has several record-setting verdicts and settlements, and has been recognized as a Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyer; U.S. News Best Lawyers Ones to Watch; National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 civil plaintiff trial lawyers; Super Lawyers Rising Star; and an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media. In 2022, Dominic received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Justice. In 2024, he was selected to join the Melvin Belli Society, an invitation-only national organization of plaintiff trial lawyers.

Chicago attorney Bruno Marasso stepped up to the presidency of the Justinian Society of Lawyers at the organization’s annual installation and awards dinner on Sept. 22 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. First Vice President Michael Pisano, Second Vice President Brian Monico, Third Vice President Catherine (Caifano) Locallo, Treasurer Michael Bertucci and Secretary Jill Cerone Marisie were also installed. Retired Cook County Circuit Court Judge Gloria Coco received the Justinian’s Award of Excellence at the event.

The following profiles were provided by the organization.

Judge Gloria Coco — Award of Excellence

The first woman of full Italian heritage to ascend to the bench in the Circuit Court of Cook County in 1991 and the first woman to become President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, Judge Coco inherited the trailblazing spirit of her Sicilian immigrant ancestors.

Judge Coco is the daughter of Samuel J. Coco, an original member of the Justinian Society, and Graziella Manninice Pappalardo Coco, an immigrant from Trecastagni, Sicily. Her father had a thriving law practice on Chicago’s south side where he often provided legal assistance to the less fortunate, receiving only token payment, such as food, for his services.  Judge Coco followed in her father’s footsteps as an attorney and took his love of community one step further by dedicating her professional life to public service.

Before entering the legal profession Judge Coco, was a teacher for the Chicago Public School System.  She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University and began her legal career as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney.  Prior to becoming a member of the Judiciary in 1991, Judge Coco was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General by Attorney General Neil F. Hartigan and created “Operation Two-Timer”, Illinois’ first felony prosecution system used to combat unemployment insurance fraud.  She then served as Deputy Chief of the Illinois Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.  Subsequently, Judge Coco worked at the City of Chicago Department of Buildings where she established and served as Director of the Code Enforcement Bureau an administrative hearing review process to address building code violations.

Judge Coco was appointed to the bench in 1991.  She became Supervising Judge of the Domestic Violence Division in 1997.  As Supervising Judge, she oversaw five courtrooms handling approximately 53,000 domestic violence cases per year.  She would serve in this role for ten years, until she retired from the bench in 2007.

Judge Coco’s efforts to address domestic violence did not stop at the courtroom doors.  She has been an instructor, and lecturer on the topic of domestic violence for a myriad of associations, members of law enforcement, and the judiciary.  She spearheaded the “Outreach to Education” initiative, in which judges and court professionals visit Chicago Public Schools to discuss violence prevention and problem-solving skills with elementary school children.  With multiple professional affiliations and honors too extensive to name, Judge Coco remains a tireless advocate for children and families affected by domestic violence.

In 2004, while still a member of the judiciary, Judge Coco graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern University’s School of Communications with a degree in radio, television, film, and theater performance.  Since retiring from the bench Judge Coco has pursued a career in acting, writing, and teaching.

Never forgetting her Sicilian immigrant roots, she authored The Passages of Grace, about her family’s harrowing immigration experiences at Ellis Island and the one act play, Finding Uncle Alfio, about the search for the grave of her mother’s 4-year-old brother who died while the family was detained on Ellis Island.  She has performed her works in Chicago, New York City, and in Rome, Italy before the Italian Senate.  Her essay, “Letter from Nonna – Tragedy at Ellis Island,” was published in the book “Italian Women in Chicago, Madonna mia! QUI debbo vivere?” edited by Dr. Dominic Candeloro, Ph.D.

Judge Coco’s acting credits include her recent recurring role in the Amazon Prime series “Utopia,” written by Gillian Flynn, author of “Gone Girl.”  She co-stars alongside John Cusack and Rainn Wilson in the dystopian drama about a group of young people who take on the task of saving the world after discovering a cult underground comic book.  She also appeared in the TNT series “Southland,” starring Regina King, and “Parks and Recreation.”  Judge Coco’s work in film and television have earned her membership in the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Judge Coco divides her time between Los Angeles, California, and Chicago where she resides with her husband of 21 years, Tom Nolan.  She is an adjunct professor at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and teaches classes on Intimate Partner Violence.  While Judge Coco has expanded her professional endeavors to include the arts, she is still committed to the cause of preventing  domestic violence.  She receives the Award of Excellence for her many accomplishments as an educator, attorney, jurist, writer, and actor of Italian descent.

— Written by Cristina Mungai Scalzitti, Past President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers

Bruno R. Marasso — President

Bruno R. Marasso is a partner of the law firm of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, which concentrates in the areas of plaintiff’s personal injury, representing individuals and families catastrophically injured as a result of others’ wrongdoing. Bruno received his Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. Prior to law school, he attended Fordham University in the Bronx, NY, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Economics. He graduated from Saint Ignatius College Prep and grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, where he still lives.

Bruno has spent his entire legal career at Romanucci and Blandin, starting in 2008 as a full-time law clerk while attending the evening division at Kent. Upon passing the February 2012 bar examination, Bruno was promoted to an associate attorney. In 2018, he was promoted again to a Senior Associate Attorney. In September 2021, Bruno was named partner.

Bruno has helped trauma victims and their families recover millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, overturned wrongful trial court decisions on appeal, defeated countless dispositive motions, and helped train his firm’s new associates. Notable recoveries include $4 million for the family of a man who died as a result of a work-place incident, $3.8 million for a woman who injured her back in a rear-end motor vehicle collision but made her first complaints of back pain three months after crash (and for which a prior attorney had tried to settle the case for $300,000), and $2.225 million for a man who injured his ankle slipping and falling. Bruno takes great pride in helping his colleagues learn, implement, and develop best practices for helping the firm’s clients and advancing their cases towards expedited resolution.

Bruno is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, in which he serves on its Assembly and the Young Lawyers Division, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice. He has been named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers every year since 2017, a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2018 and 2019, and One to Watch by Best Lawyers in 2021. In 2018, Bruno received the Law Bulletin Jury Verdict Reporter’s Trial Lawyer Excellence Award for his role in obtaining a $44.7 million verdict. Bruno has spoken at professional and legal seminars on the topics of voluntary undertaking, comparative fault, and deposing experts. He has authored articles pertaining to litigation topics such as case management, deposition strategy, and preparing cases for trial.

Bruno is a third-generation Italian-American and first-generation attorney. He attributes his work ethic and curiosity to his mother Rose Mary and father Ronald who, among many activities and accomplishments, both worked as civil servants for local government. He had the fortune of attending law school with his older brother Sam, who has been a constant source of guidance, support, and comedic relief throughout life. He is married to his beautiful and optimistic wife Maria, who is also a third-generation Italian American. Bruno and Maria have two children, Edison (“Eddie”) and Ronan (“Ronny”), for whom they inadvertently gave less Italian sounding names. The family celebrates their cultural heritage through cooking (of course), seeking out Italian American art and artists (Stanley Tucci’s CNN show counts, right?), travel (Bruno has visited Italy two times, both times with his mother) and passing along the ethics, values, and traditions they were taught from their parents and grandparents.

Bruno believes the essential principles and goals of the Justinian Society include mentoring law students and young lawyers, building a shared knowledge of the law among its members, and spending time together to further the legal profession, enjoy each other’s company, and embrace the joy of life that is indisputably inherent in our Italian culture.

As an Italian-American who has achieved his accomplishments through the help of Italian-American family, friends, and lawyers, Bruno is happy to be here, leading the Society, and growing it for the benefit of future generations.

Michael D. Pisano — 1st Vice President

Michael D. Pisano is a Senior Associate in Ice Miller’s Litigation Group, where he prosecutes and defends civil litigation matters with an emphasis in representing owners and construction professionals in claims for breach of contract, defective construction, construction delay, and mechanics liens. He received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Among his many scholarships and awards were the Lupel & Amari Scholarship and the Justinian Society of Lawyers Scholarship. He has been an active Justinian since law school, serving on the Executive, Newsletter, Membership, Website and other committees. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star.

Brian T. Monico — 2nd Vice President

Brian T. Monico is a Principal with the law firm of Hale & Monico, which focuses on wrongful death, professional malpractice, personal injury and civil rights cases. Brian previously served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. A graduate of Fairfield University and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, he earned a Philip H. Corboy Fellowship and Thomas F. and Patricia A. Bridgman Scholarship and was a member of the Corboy Trial Team while in law school. He is President of the Chicago Bar Association’s Lawyers Lend a Hand to Youth and a member of the Chicago Inn of Court. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, Leading Lawyer, Rising Star, Emerging Lawyer (#1 Lawyer Under 40), and 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch.

Catherine (Caifano) Locallo — 3^rd Vice President

Catherine Locallo is a Partner with the law firm of Robbins Schwartz. Her primary areas of practice are labor and employment law. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School in 2009. She was inducted into the Order of John Marshall and recognized as a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers. She serves as co-chair of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund Scholarship Committee and is a member of the Justinian Endowment Fund Board of Directors. She also serves as a member of the Oakton Community College Paralegal Advisory Committee and the Triton College School of Business Advisory Legal Committee, and is President of the Glenview Stars Hockey Association Board of Directors.

Michael R. Bertucci — Treasurer

Michael R. Bertucci is an Associate at Agruss Law Firm where he focuses on consumer protection, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Jesse G. Reyes of the Illinois Appellate Court, and he subsequently worked at a prominent personal injury and medical malpractice firm in Chicago. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2017 from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence Award in multiple classes and served as the Chicago-Kent Justinian Society Vice President. He went on to serve on the Executive Committee of the Justinian Society. He also serves on the Scholarship Committee of the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.

Jill Cerone Marisie — Secretary

Jill Cerone Marisie is the Presiding Judge of the Third Municipal District. She was elected to the bench in 2006, prior to which she was an associate at Erbacci and Cerone. After graduating from The John Marshall Law School cum laude in 1990, she worked as a prosecutor for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.  She has received numerous awards, including the John Marshall Law School Distinguished Service Award, the NWSBA Presidential Bench-Bar Award and the Excellence in Public Service Award from the Clerk of the Circuit Court. She serves on the Illinois Supreme Court Justice and Mental Health Planning Committee, coaches for One Million Degrees, which supports underprivileged community college students and has taught for the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts continuing education for judges.

Dion Davi has ascended to the presidency of the Justinian Society of Lawyers. Joining Davi as Justinian officers are First Vice President Bruno Marasso, Second Vice President Michael D. Pisano, Third Vice President Brian Monico, Treasurer Catherine (Caifano) Locallo and Secretary Michael Bertucci.

The following profiles were provided by the organization.

Dion U. Davi — President

Dion U. Davi is the Principal and founding attorney at the Davi Law Group, LLC, which concentrates in the areas of family, criminal and motorsports law. Dion is a past President of the Law Student Chapter of the Justinian Society of Lawyers and received his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 2003. Prior to law school, he attended DePaul University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honors.

Dion was selected for a clerkship with the DuPage County Chief Judge’s Office after his first year of law school. He went on to clerk for the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office and gained courtroom experience as a 711 Extern. Upon being admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2003, Dion applied to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office and was accepted to be a prosecutor for the Office; however, he had to wait five months for an opening. During that time, Dion hung out his own shingle and started to learn the daily and business practices of being an attorney and providing legal services to clients in the areas of family and real estate law as well as estate planning. Once he became an Assistant State’s Attorney, Dion and the judges he appeared before realized he had a talent for the courtroom. Thereafter, litigation became his primary focus.

In 2006, Dion went into private practice at one of DuPage County’s oldest family law firms, wherein Joseph F. Mirabella Jr. and his daughter Lynn took him under their wings and gave him the opportunity to fine-tune his skills. While there, he concentrated in all realms of family law and was allowed to be a part of the major business decisions that helped grow the practice into one of the largest family law firms in DuPage County. In August 2012, Dion opened the Davi Law Group, LLC. The firm currently serves Cook, DuPage, Will, Kendall and Kane counties with offices located in Naperville, Wheaton, Plainfield and Joliet.

Dion has been a member of the Board of Governors for the Illinois State Bar Association as well as the Board of Directors of the DuPage County Bar Association. He has also served as an officer, including as President, of the DuPage Justinian Society, which makes him the first person to have served as President of two different Justinian chapters. He is an active member of the Robert E. Jones Inns of Court and the Illinois, DuPage, Will, Kendall and Kane County Bar associations. Dion has been a member of numerous committees and councils with the ISBA, DCBA, KCBA and WCBA in addition to his current appointment to the Judicial Evaluation Committee for the DCBA. He has had the honor of being selected by his peers as a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2010-13, a Super Lawyer from 2015-21, a Leading Lawyer from 2015-21 and an Elite Lawyer from 2018-21.

Dion is a second-generation attorney whose nonna, father and uncles came to the United States from the mountain town of Monreale, Sicily, in 1964. He is married to his very beautiful wife, Kelly Davi, whose maternal grandmother came to the United States from the seaside village of Bagheria, Sicily. Dion and Kelly have wonderful twin children, Tia and Nico, who recently turned 13 years old. The family celebrates their cultural heritage by making from scratch their own pastas, sauces and now ricotta cheese, which they use in lasagnas, raviolis and other delicious Italian dishes. Every Christmas, the entire Davi family (grandparents, uncles and cousins) gathers with Dion and Kelly at their house for the traditional making of befana cookies and lasagna. To say this family enjoys its Italian heritage is an understatement.

Bruno R. Marasso — 1^st Vice President

Bruno R. Marasso is a Senior Associate Attorney at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, where he focuses his practice in the areas of automobile collisions, wrongful death, premises liability, police misconduct and institutional misconduct. Bruno has served on the Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association of Justice. He has been named as an Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company every year since 2017, a Rising Star by Super Lawyer every year since 2018 and One to Watch by Best Lawyers in 2021. In 2018, he received the Trial Lawyer Excellence Award from the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.

Michael D. Pisano — 2nd Vice President

Michael D. Pisano is an Associate in Ice Miller’s Litigation Group, where he prosecutes and defends civil litigation matters with an emphasis in representing owners and construction professionals in claims for breach of contract, defective construction, construction delay, personal injury and property damage. He received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Among his many scholarships and awards were the Lupel & Amari Scholarship and the Justinian Society of Lawyers Scholarship. He has been an active Justinian since law school, serving on the Executive, Newsletter, Membership, Website and other committees. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2014-21.

Brian T. Monico — 3rd Vice President

Brian T. Monico is a Principal with the law firm of Hale & Monico, which focuses on wrongful death, professional malpractice, personal injury and civil rights cases. He previously served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. A graduate of Fairfield University and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, he earned a Philip H. Corboy Fellowship and Thomas F. and Patricia A. Bridgman Scholarship and was a member of the Corboy Trial Team while in law school. A member of the Executive Board of the Chicago Bar Association’s Lawyer’s Lend a Hand to Youth, he chaired the Young Lawyers section of the Center for Disability and Elder Law. Brian has been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer, Super Lawyer, Leading Lawyer and 40 under 40 Attorneys to Watch.

Catherine (Caifano) Locallo — Treasurer

Catherine (Caifano) Locallo is a Partner with the law firm of Robbins Schwartz. Her primary areas of practice are labor and employment law. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School in 2009. Catie was inducted into the Order of John Marshall, which was created by the school in 1929 to recognize excellence in scholarship. She was recognized as a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers from 2015-18. Catie has been a mentor to law students over the years and serves as co-chair of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund Scholarship Committee. She also serves as a member of the Oakton Community College Paralegal Advisory Committee, Triton College School of Business Advisory Legal Committee and Glenview Stars Hockey Association Board.

Michael R. Bertucci — Secretary

Michael R. Bertucci is an Associate at Phillips Law Offices where he focuses on personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. He previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Jesse G. Reyes of the Illinois Appellate Court. Michael earned his Juris Doctor in 2017 from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in multiple classes. He was an active member of the Justinian Society throughout law school, serving as the Chicago-Kent Justinian Society Vice President. He also received the Morici-LoBello Family Memorial Scholarship from the Justinian Society in 2014 and 2015. Michael went on to serve on the Executive Committee of the Justinian Society. He also serves on the Scholarship Committee of the Diversity Scholarship Foundation.

Joining Scannicchio as officers are First Vice President Dion U. Davi, Second Vice President Bruno R. Marasso, Third Vice President Michael D. Pisano, Treasurer Brian T. Monico and Secretary Catherine (Caifano) Locallo. Their profiles follow.

Hon. Regina A. Scannicchio — President

Judge Regina A. Scannicchio currently sits in the Cook County Court Domestic Relations Division. She was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2011, and she was elected in 2012 and retained in 2018. Judge Scannicchio presides over complex domestic relations litigation encompassing issues related to minor children, child support, and the evaluation and distribution of marital estates.

Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Scannicchio was the principal and manager of her own firm, Scannicchio & Associates, P.C., with a practice concentrated in complex divorce litigation. During her practice, Judge Scannicchio served as a Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative on behalf of minor children through appointments by the Court. She also briefed and argued cases in trial and appellate courts with an emphasis on family law matters.

Judge Scannicchio attended DePaul University, graduating with a B.S. in Marketing and Communications and received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School. Regina remains active in The John Marshall Law School as a member of their Alumni Council and served as the President of The John Marshall Alumni Association. She received the Distinguished Service Award from the law school’s Alumni Association and the Spirit of John Marshall Award from the law school’s Board of Trustees.

Judge Scannicchio currently serves on the boards of the Illinois Judges Association and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, and she is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Her community involvement includes her work on the executive boards of The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii and the Little Italy Chicago Neighborhood Association as well as her involvement with the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans and the Italian American Human Relations Foundation. She received a da Vinci Award for Community Service from the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and an Impresa Award from the Women’s Division of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.

Judge Scannicchio has served as an adjunct professor in legal writing for The John Marshall Law School and is a presenter, speaker and faculty member on the topics of family law for the Association of Illinois Courts Education Conference, Illinois Judicial College, Chicago Bar Association, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Association of Family Law Conciliation Courts and The John Marshall Law School.

Dion U. Davi — 1st Vice President

Dion U. Davi is the Founding Attorney of Davi Law Group, LLC, which concentrates in the areas of family law, criminal law, estate planning and motorsports law with offices in Naperville, Wheaton, Plainfield, Chicago and Joliet. Dion received his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School after attending DePaul University, where he received his B.A. in psychology. He has served as an officer, including as President, of the DuPage Justinian Society of Lawyers. He has also served on the Board of Governors of the Illinois State Bar Association and on the Board of Directors of the DuPage County Bar Association. Dion has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2010-13, an Illinois Super Lawyer from 2015-20 and a Law Bulletin Leading Lawyer from 2015-20.

Bruno R. Marasso — 2nd Vice President

Bruno R. Marasso is a Senior Associate Attorney at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, where he focuses his practice in the areas of automobile collisions, wrongful death, premises liability, police misconduct and institutional misconduct. Bruno has served on the Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago Bar Association and American Association of Justice. He was named as an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Publishing Company for 2017 and 2018, and as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2018. While a law student at Chicago-Kent, he was a four-time recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.

Michael D. Pisano — 2nd Vice President

Michael D. Pisano is an Associate in Ice Miller’s Litigation Group, where he prosecutes and defends civil litigation matters with an emphasis in representing owners and construction professionals in claims for breach of contract, defective construction, construction delay, personal injury and property damage. He received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. Among his many scholarships and awards were the Lupel & Amari Scholarship and the Justinian Society of Lawyers Scholarship. He has been an active Justinian since law school, serving on the Executive, Newsletter, Membership, Website and other committees. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2014-20.

Brian T. Monico — Treasurer

Brian T. Monico is a Principal with the law firm of Hale & Monico, which focuses on wrongful death, professional malpractice, personal injury and civil rights cases. He previously served in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. A graduate of Fairfield University and the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, he earned a Philip H. Corboy Fellowship and Thomas F. and Patricia A. Bridgman Scholarship and was a member of the Corboy Trial Team while in law school. A member of the Executive Board of the Chicago Bar Association’s Lawyer’s Lend a Hand to Youth, he chaired the Young Lawyers section of the Center for Disability and Elder Law. Brian has been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer, Super Lawyer, Leading Lawyer and 40 under 40 Attorneys to Watch.

Catherine (Caifano) Locallo — Secretary

Catherine (Caifano) Locallo is a Partner with the law firm of Robbins Schwartz. Her primary areas of practice are labor and employment law. She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from The John Marshall Law School in 2009. Catie was inducted into the Order of John Marshall, which was created by the school in 1929 to recognize excellence in scholarship. She was recognized as a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers from 2015-18. Catie has been a mentor to law students over the years and serves as co-chair of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund Scholarship Committee. She also serves as a member of the Oakton Community College Paralegal Advisory Committee and on the Board of Directors for the Glenview Stars Hockey Association.