Glen E. Amundsen
2010
Distinguished Member
Award Recipient

Glen Amundsen, Chairman and CEO of the Chicago law firm of SmithAmundsen LLC, is the recipient of IDC’s 2010 Distinguished Member Award. Mr. Amundsen was nominated by his peers who cited his outstanding level of commitment to IDC and his reputation for integrity and fairness as an aggressive member of the defense bar.

IDC Secretary Treasurer Aleen Tiffany said Mr. Amundsen characterizes all that the Distinguished Member Award should signify. Ms. Tiffany said, "Glen has raised the profile of the organization in countless ways. He has been an active and highly visible member of the IDC for well over 20 years – in committee work, recruitment, service on the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and ultimately as its President in 2005-2006. Even after completing his tenure on the Executive Committee, Glen has participated regularly in efforts to further the public education and understanding of numerous issues, in working for a fair and equitable system of civil justice, not only through support of the IDC efforts and programs, but also by lending his knowledge and talent in analysis and testimony before the state’s legislative bodies.”

2009-2010 IDC President Rick Hammond presented the award to Mr. Amundsen in June. President Hammond said, "Glen represents excellence. He has uncompromising character and selfless dedication. He has gone the extra mile for IDC and our members. Glen has been a strong voice for the defense bar, testifying before legislative committees and working with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. He is just a phenomenal attorney.”

Mr. Amundsen is an active litigator with SmithAmundsen LLC. He is frequently the lead trial counsel for the firm’s most complex and highest profile matters. His practice is concentrated on litigating commercial contract and tort related disputes. Mr. Amundsen has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list every year since 2005. He is the widely published author of numerous legal articles, and is frequently the featured speaker at legal education events.