Robert A. Clifford, founder and senior partner of Clifford Law Offices, received the Jury Verdict Reporter's Lifetime Achievement Award for a Plaintiff Attorney on October 20, 2026, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his admission to the Illinois bar. The recognition honors his trial advocacy, leadership in aviation litigation, and contributions to public safety and the legal profession. The milestone also comes amid the announcement that DePaul University has renamed its law school the Robert A. Clifford College of Law, recognizing a transformative gift from Clifford and his wife, Joan.