04.30.21
2021 Legal Market: Why This Year Could Mark an Inflection Point
It is safe to say that the legal industry has never seen a year like 2020. But, a recent study of the legal market suggests that disruptions to law firm operations could end up being the impetus that the industry needs to finally adapt to the market’s competitive realities.   The 2021 Report on the State […]

03.10.21
Millennial Matters: Understanding Your Younger Attorneys
Millennials — generally defined as people born between 1981 and 1996 — make up the largest segment of today’s workforce, which includes the legal industry. With Baby Boomers increasingly leaving their practices and the overall job market changing in light of the pandemic, law firms must focus on recruiting and retaining younger attorneys to ensure […]

02.19.21
Is a Dedicated Sales Team the Answer to This Economy?
The practice of law is almost always stressful, but current conditions make this period and the near future more anxiety-producing than ever. Law firms are balancing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty and ongoing pressure to bring in new business. This has led some to follow the lead of other professional services and create dedicated teams […]

04.23.21
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Spring 2021
ORBA's Law Firm Group's Spring 2021 Newsletter highlights a few areas of law practices, such as client intake, document drafting, marketing, and billing and collections, that are benefitting from automated solutions and suggests some steps law firms can take to have a successful KPI program.

02.01.21
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Winter 2021
ORBA's Law Firm Group's Winter 2021 Newsletter counsels law firms dealing with unproductive partners and covers what firms should evaluate when considering a merger.

11.02.20
Law Firm Group Newsletter – Fall 2020
Our Law Firm Group's Fall 2020 Newsletter provides four areas law firms should consider when making decisions about long-term sustainability and highlights a few ways that law firm leaders can take control of their firms’ profitability.

06.03.20
What You Need to Know About Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Join ORBA’s Frank L. Washelesky on Friday, May 29, for a complimentary webinar that will provide clarity on the PPP Loan Forgiveness rules. 

02.13.19
Tax Planning Considerations for New Law Firm Partners
Recently becoming a partner at your firm, or in the near future, is an exciting milestone in your professional life. With any leadership role comes a new set of responsibilities yet it’s surprising how few are prepared for the financial implications of such an undertaking. Now is the perfect time to consider your personal financial […]

08.05.15
ORBA and COSi Present: Tiger Teams – Empowering Your People to Accelerate Profitability
During this program, you'll roll up your sleeves, participate in interactive hands-on exercises and learn proven techniques that will be immediately useful. You will also receive expert one-on-one coaching so you can get started down the fastest path to building a more profitable and valuable high growth business.

03.10.21
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2021 “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch”  
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named as one of Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” for 2021. The firm is also ranked among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.28.21
ORBA Winner of 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award Firm — Firm also Recognized on the Top Workplaces USA Financial Services List
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award. The firm was also recognized on the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Financial Services Industry list, issued by Energage. This is the inaugural year for the Top Workplaces USA Awards.

12.19.20
ORBA Launches Women’s Alliance Group
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has established a women’s initiative group called the Women's Alliance Group. Leading the group’s initiatives are Jacqueline Janczewski, CPA, MBT and Cara M. Wills, CPA.

05.06.21
The Biden Administration Proposes Far-Reaching Tax Overhaul
President Biden recently announced his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan (AFP), the third step in his Build Back Better policy initiative. The announcement followed the previous releases of the proposed $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan and the Made in America Tax Plan.

04.29.21
President Biden Details His Tax Proposals for Individuals
President Biden’s proposals for individual taxpayers were outlined in the April 28 address to Congress and in an 18-page fact sheet released by the White House. The American Families Plan contains tax breaks for low- and middle-income taxpayers and tax increases on those “making over $400,000 per year.”

03.31.21
PPP Application Deadline Extended
President Biden has signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The new law extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application filing deadline from March 31, 2021 to May 31, 2021, thus providing potential PPP borrowers additional time to submit their applications.

04.08.19
Various Media – ORBA Appoints Chief Financial Officer
ORBA is mentioned in the media for announcing the appointment of Cara Sample, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer of the firm. Reporting media include Yahoo! Finance, Spoke, The Daily Herald, NewsBlaze, Star Tribune and ABC 7. View the official press release.

04.04.19
Various Media – ORBA Ranked Among 2019 ‘Top Firms to Watch’ by Accounting Today
ORBA is mentioned in the media for being ranked among the “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” list for 2019, as well being listed among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.10.19
Various Media – ORBA Launches ORBA Wealth Advisors
ORBA was mentioned in the media for its announcement of the launch of ORBA Wealth Advisors, LLC. Reporting media include Wealth Adviser, Verdict, Yahoo! Finance, the Daily Herald and Merril Edge. View the official press release.

03.10.21
ORBA Named to Accounting Today’s 2021 “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch”  
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, has been named as one of Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” for 2021. The firm is also ranked among the top 20 firms in the Great Lakes Region.

01.28.21
ORBA Winner of 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award Firm — Firm also Recognized on the Top Workplaces USA Financial Services List
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award. The firm was also recognized on the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Financial Services Industry list, issued by Energage. This is the inaugural year for the Top Workplaces USA Awards.

12.19.20
ORBA Launches Women’s Alliance Group
ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce that it has established a women’s initiative group called the Women's Alliance Group. Leading the group’s initiatives are Jacqueline Janczewski, CPA, MBT and Cara M. Wills, CPA.