Overview
Bill Lowry (he/him) is president of Nyhan and is responsible for law firm policies, hiring, financial planning, attorney education, and strategic planning. He concentrates his trial and appellate practice on Workers’ Compensation and Employer Liability on behalf of self-insured and insured businesses. He collaborates with members of the business caucus and members of the General Assembly in Springfield to draft workers’ compensation legislation.
Bill was asked to serve on Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson’s Economic Vitality and Equity Subcommittee transition team. He has also served as the Cook County Commissioner of the 3rd District since 2018. Prior to this position, he was appointed by the Illinois governor as a member of the State’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board from 2012 to 2015 and as Vice-Chair of the Illinois Capital Development Board from 2014 to 2018.
Committed to growing the communities of Chicagoland, including the legal community, Bill is a sought-after speaker and board member. Bill also publishes on topics germane to his practice and to the community at large.
News
- Leading by Example: How Nyhan President Bill Lowry’s Contributions Continue to Impact Chicago for the Better
- Ten Nyhan Attorneys Honored in 2025 Leading Lawyers Publication
- Three Nyhan Attorneys Named to 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Four Nyhan Attorneys to Speak and Moderate at the ISIA’s 46th Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar, Held Jointly with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
- NFBPA Honors Bill Lowry as 2024 Marks of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
- Bill Lowry Named a 2024 Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Black Leader
- William A. Lowry’s Best Lawyers Success Streak Continues in 2025
- Bill Lowry’s Impact on Nyhan as Firm President and Board Member
- Nyhan’s Super Lawyers Roster Expands in 2024 Totaling Five Named Attorneys
- William Lowry to Receive White House Honor: 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
- Nyhan Awarded Chicago Tier 1 Ranking on Best Lawyers’ 2024 Best Law Firms List
- William A. Lowry Appointed to the Illinois Judicial Conference by State Supreme Court
- William A. Lowry Continues Winning Streak with Best Lawyers 2024 Ranking
- Best Lawyers® 2023 The Best Lawyers in America® List Honors William A. “Bill” Lowry
- Twelve Nyhan Attorneys Honored on 2023 Leading Lawyers Roster
- Bill Lowry to Serve on Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson’s Transition Subcommittee
- Super Lawyers Honors Amy E. Bilton and William A. Lowry in 2023
- Nyhan Ranked in Metro Tier 1 on Best Law Firms List for Workers’ Compensation Practice
- Comcast NewsMakers – Bill Lowry
- When Should a Foreign Workers’ Compensation Policy Be Purchased?
- Illinois General Assembly Passes New COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption Amendment to the Illinois Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act
- Bill Lowry Speaking at Illinois Chamber of Commerce Webinar July 15th
- Congratulations to Bill Lowry
- Bill Lowry Speaking at February 11th Town Hall Meeting
- 2021 Golden Gavel Recipient – William A. Lowry
- Congratulations to Bill Lowry
Representative Matters
Pro Bono Representation
- Honorary Board Member CARPLS