Jessie Molloy

Jessie M. Molloy is a general assignment reporter for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

A native of Chicago's southwest suburbs, Jessie is a 2014 graduate of DePaul University with degrees in journalism and public relations. At DePaul, she worked for the campus newspaper as well as university-run radio and TV programs.

Prior to joining the Law Bulletin staff in January 2020, Jessie's reporting appeared in the (Palos Heights) Regional and Reporter, the (Tinley Park) Daily Southtown and several southwest-suburban papers operated by 22nd Century Media.

Recent Articles by Jessie M. Molloy

ARDC board urges five-month suspension over bookkeeping

An Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Review Board upheld a hearing board’s findings in the matter of a Belleville attorney charged with misconduct in the handling of client settlement funds and his response to the ARDC’s inquiries about the matter.
By Jessie M. Molloy
IP firm launches group to handle cannabis patents

A Chicago-based intellectual property firm launched a practice group dedicated to cannabis businesses, entering a rapidly growing marketplace.
By Jessie M. Molloy
ARDC board drops conflict charges with lawyer, issues CLE penalty

An Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Review Board affirmed a hearing board’s decision to dismiss conflict of interest charges against a Homer Glen attorney but chose to recommend a harsher punishment for charges of making false certification to the Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board than originally prescribed.
By Jessie M. Molloy
ARDC board urges disbarment over converted settlement funds

An Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board recommended disbarment for a Chicago attorney accused of converting a client’s settlement funds and neglecting other clients’ cases.
By Jessie M. Molloy
Panel won’t undo $105K default judgment after deadlines missed

After missing the window to hire an attorney and file a court appearance, a $105,523 default judgment will stand, a state appeals panel affirmed last week.
By Jessie M. Molloy
New Dolan Law subsidiary focuses on Hispanic clientele

The attorneys of Dolan Law P.C. have launched a new subsidiary firm dedicated to providing legal services for the Hispanic community in the Chicago area.
By Jessie M. Molloy
Hinsdale school district policy on public comment questioned

A group of parents have filed a federal civil rights suit against the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 school board after they claim they were prohibited from discussing a controversial curriculum policy at the board’s open meeting in December.
By Jessie M. Molloy
Husband-and-wife authors talk about ending gender bias

Chicago attorneys Andrea S. Kramer and Alton B. Harris have literally written the book about gender bias in the workplace, and now they’ve written a second one aimed at helping bring more diversity to the legal profession.
By Jessie M. Molloy