Honors and Awards: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, President, 2002; AV rated - Highest level awarded for professional excellence - Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory;Illinois Super Lawyer - Top 5% of all Illinois attorneys; Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases, Member; Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness, First District (1993-2001); Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers; Leading Lawyers Network Member - Top 5% of all Illinois attorneys.

Bar/Professional Activity: American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly known as Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Railroad Law Section, 1991-present; American Bar Association (ABA), Section on Litigation Chicago Bar Association (CBA), House Committee, Chairman, 1992-1993, 1993-1994; DuPage County Bar Association, 1990-present; Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Standing Committee on Judicial Appointments, 1994-1995; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), President, 2002; Board of Managers, 1987-Present; Legislative Committee, 1985- present; Executive Committee, 1995-2005; President-Elect, 2001; Long Range Planning Committee, Chairman, 1999-2000, 2001; Journal, Editorial Board, 1999; Chairman, Legal Education Programs, 1995-1997; Co-Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1994-1996; Chairman, Membership Committee, 1988-1990, 1992-1994; Public Relations Committee, 1985-1987; Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases, 2004-present; National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

Pro bono/Community Service: Fenwick High School, Board of Trustees Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, Board of Directors Boston College Parent's Council Spinal Cord Injury Association, Board of Directors.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings: "Pro Bono Work," Current Issues in Professional Responsibility Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2008; "Litigation Skills for Legal Staff in Illinois," Lorman Education Services, 2008; "Opening Statement - Storytelling with Emotion and the Use of Rhetorical Devices," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2007; "Selecting and Influencing Your Jury," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2006; "Mastering Your Opening Statement in a Jury Trial," Chicago Bar Association, 2006; "Opening Statements," President's Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2006; "Tort Reform Debate," Extension 720 Radio Show with Milt Rosenberg, WGN, 2005; "How Plaintiffs' Lawyers Perceive Insurance Companies," Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society, 2005; "Settlements - Problems and Solutions," President's Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2004; "Successfully Navigating Civil Litigation: Update and Overview of Civil Practice and Procedure Practical and Legal Considerations," Illinois State Bar Association, 2004; "Point-Counterpoint," Evidence Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2003; "Direct Examination," Trial Practice - Law Update and Practice Tips, Illinois State Bar Association, 2002; "What's New in Government Tort Immunity," Central Illinois Civil Seminar Update and Review Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2002; "Maximizing Damages in a Closed Head Injury Case," Point/Counterpoint Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2001; "Empty Chair Defense," Evidence Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2000; Federalist Society Debate, 1999; Moderator and Program Planner, Evidence Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1999; "Trial Practice," Civil Practice Update Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, 1999; "Jury Selection," Bench/Bar Relations Committee Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1998; "How to Try a Personal Injury Case," Practicing Law Institute, 1998; ITLA Civil Practice Update and Review Seminar, September, 1998; Moderator and Program Planner, Enhancing Your Law Practice Through Public Speaking Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1997; "Mentoring," Tort Law Section Council Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, 1997; "Opening Statement," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1997; "Expert Witness Foundations for Expert Opinions," Office of the Illinois Attorney General, 1997; "The Plaintiff's Perspective on Mass Tort Litigation," Illinois Association of Defense Counsel, 1997; "Trial Techniques Demonstration," Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dublin Health Law Conference, 1997; "Negotiation and Mediation - A Systematic Approach," National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1997; "Trial Advocacy from Both Sides With Views From the Bench - Constructing and Presenting Plaintiff's Case-In-Chief," Point-Counterpoint Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1997; "Maximizing Results Through Settlement and Trial - Prosecuting the Negligence Case - Handling Coverage and Bad-Faith Issues to Maximize Settlement," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1997; Illinois Civil and Criminal Justice Inside Insights Panel Discussion, 1996; "The Art of Persuasion," Trial Practice Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1996; "The Settlement Dilemma," Practice Update and Review Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association,1996; DePaul University College of Law National Symposium on the Legal and Business Issues of Tort Reform, 1996; "Ten Reasons Why Lawyers are Hated - and Loved," Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1994; Annual Convention Melvin Belli Seminar, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1994; "Evidence," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1993 "Final Argument," Ultimate Trial Seminar II , New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, 1992; "Proof in Argument," Products Liability Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1992; "Products Liability," Law Education Series Civil Practice Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, 1992; "Proof & Argument in the Courtroom, Loss of Consortium and Society," Products Liability/Wrongful Death Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1992; "Proving Injury: Pain & Suffering, Loss of Consortium and Earnings," Chicago Bar Association, 1991; "Slip and Fall - A Plaintiff's Perspective," Chicago Bar Association, 1991; "Voir Dire," American Bar Association, 1991; "Negligence," Civil Practice Update Review and Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1991; Committee on Professional Responsibility , Young Lawyers Section, Chicago Bar Association, 1991; "Comparative Negligence," Young Lawyers Section Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1991; "Negotiation," Aetna Insurance Company Claims Representatives Regional Conference, 1990; "Defending Auto Accident Cases - Proving One-Car Accident Cases," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1990; "Overcoming Governmental Tort Immunity - The Plaintiff's Perspective," Young Lawyers Section Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1990; "Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Illinois," National Business Institute Seminar, 1989; "Careful Habits, Reputation Evidence," Evidence Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1988; Judge, Loyola Moot Court Competition, 1987;Judge, Loyola Moot Court Competition, 1986; Loyola Appellate Advocacy, 1986;"Negotiations: A Systematic Approach," National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Faculty Member, June 1996, June 1994, June 1993, June 1991, June 1990, June 1988, June 1987, December 1986, May 1986, December 1985.

Verdicts and Settlements: A $6.8 million verdict in one railroad case Bob tried was the highest amount ever awarded in Illinois to an individual who suffered the loss of his leg. He was lead plaintiffs' counsel for the litigation stemming from the collision of a train and school bus in Fox River Grove, a Chicago suburb, which settled in excess of $25 million and was one of the lead attorneys in a $10 million settlement stemming from a collision at a Union Pacific rail yard that resulted in the death of the three men. He was the lead trial attorney and directed the mass litigation stemming from the Quantum Chemical explosion which settled for more than $20 million, and was co-counsel on a workplace injury case where the employee was awarded $48 million. He settled the case of a young woman who was killed by a piece of falling glass from Chicago's CNA Tower for $18 million. A complete list of Bob's settlements and verdicts can be found at Corboy & Demetrio's website - www.corboydemetrio.com.