CHICAGO - s4story -- CHICAGO –  Following a decades-long legacy of serving the non-profit, trade association, and meetings industries, the law firm of Howe & Hutton, Ltd. officially ceased operations on August 31, 2026. In conjunction with the firm's closure, recognized industry pioneer Jonathan T. Howe has transitioned his legal practice to Association Law Group LLC, joining the firm in the role of Of Counsel.

To ensure uninterrupted service and seamless continuity of representation for the sector, Association Law Group LLC now handles all legal negotiations and ongoing client matters for the organizations transitioning their files from Howe & Hutton.

"Jon Howe's foundational impact on association governance and event contracting is unmatched, and we are honored to welcome him to the team," stated the Managing Attorney of Association Law Group LLC. "Our primary focus is ensuring that the trade associations, professional societies, and member-driven organizations that relied on Howe & Hutton for decades continue to receive strategic, uncompromising legal protection."

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Howe will continue to provide high-level strategic advisory services to clients under the Association Law Group LLC banner. His illustrious career includes being named "Mr. Association Lawyer of the U.S." by the Chicago Tribune (1985), receiving the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and his 2020 induction into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders.

The integration of Howe's practice bolsters Association Law Group LLC's established focus on board governance, fiduciary compliance, convention contracts, and intellectual property protection for the tax-exempt sector.

For transition inquiries, organizations formerly represented by Howe & Hutton are directed to contact Association Law Group LLC to execute updated engagement agreements and authorize the secure transfer of their legal files.

Media Contact: Managing Attorney Association Law Group LLC 401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200 Chicago, Illinois 60611 www.associationlawgroupllc.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.associationlawgroupllc.com)