Irene F. Bahr

   Irene F. Bahr established a private practice in 1987 after successfully working for the Illinois State Liquor Commission for ten years. She has performed work for numerous manufacturers, distributors, and retailers doing business throughout the State of Illinois, with extensive work in various municipalities including the City of Chicago. A former President of the Illinois State Bar Association, Irene is a leader the field. Irene has been a speaker at various seminars and presented to multiple groups on alcohol beverage control issues, including local mayors, licensees, and students in the field.

    In addition to her many speaking engagements, Irene has been presented with an array of awards including: 

Outstanding Woman Leader of DuPage County YWCA Business and Professional - 1998; Influential Women in Business Award, 2004 -Business Leader; DePaul University School of Law Alumnus of the Year; DePaul University School of Law, Dean's Council, 2008-2010; DuPage County Bar Association Gabric Professional Excellence Award; DuPage Association of Women Lawyers 2006 Influential Woman Award and 1999 Glass Ceiling Buster Award; 2012 Beacon of the Profession Award from the Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation; and the 2013 DuPage Association of Women Lawyers Inspirational Woman Leader.

Rob Anderson

     Rob brings the experience and perspective of a prosecutor to the Bahr Law Firm and so is uniquely poised to defend violations and handle disciplinary hearings. He began his legal career an intern with the Law Office of Irene F. Bahr in 2008 and returned as an Associate Attorney in May of 2013. His prior experience includes an internship for Appellate Court Justice Thomas E. Callum and an internship at the DuPage County State Attorney's Office. Upon graduation, Rob worked at the Kane County State Attorney's Office as an Assistant State's Attorney. There he prosecuted a wide range of cases including misdemeanors, felonies, and murder charges.

    Rob has worked on licensing issues for a wide cross section of beverage alcohol industry businesses. He has successfully assisted numerous clients in acquiring and maintaining their liquor licenses, in obtaining necessary related licenses, and in quickly resolving any issues that arise. His experience maneuvering through complex governmental offices and municipalities of all sizes saves clients time and headaches. Rob is a knowledgeable and fierce advocate for his clients who works relentlessly to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.

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