November 6, 2026

Today's Featured News

Baird & Warner Is 2-For-2 With Crain's Notable Leaders In Communications

Crain's Chicago Business



Lisa Jochaniewicz (left) and Sarah Philippart (right) of Baird & Warner were both named Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications. 


One of the ways Taylor Johnson helps elevate our clients is by identifying award opportunities and developing submissions that make their accomplishments stand out. We recently nominated two marketing leaders at Baird & Warner, Lisa Jochaniewicz and Sarah Philippart, for Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications and were thrilled to see both selected. Jochaniewicz, senior vice president of marketing, was recognized for leadership spanning corporate public relations, internal communications, recruiting and brand management, while Philippart, vice president of marketing, was honored for leading agent marketing programs and social media strategy supporting more than 2,000 agents. Their honors underscore how a strategic award submission can bring greater visibility to the people and accomplishments helping move an organization forward.  




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**Taylor Johnson Staff To Attend

The AI Advantage: Real Estate’s Next Competitive Edge

Tuesday, November 10, 2026


CBC Building The Next Generation: A Networking Fundraiser For Future Leaders

Wednesday, November 11, 2026


LAI Chicago Low- & Mid-Rise Neighborhood Development: Making It Work In The Land Of Skyscrapers

(featuring TJ client LJC Design & Engineering)

Thursday, November 12, 2026


Crain's Chicago Business Real Estate Breakfast: The Future Of Property Taxes In Cook County

Thursday, November 12, 2026


Bisnow Chicago's Northern Suburbs Real Estate Boom

Thursday, November 12, 2026


Chicago BUILT Pittsfield Property Tour And Reception

Thursday, November 12, 2026


CREW Chicago Candid Conversations: City Location (Loop)

Thursday, November 12, 2026


PWC Chicago 2026 Fall Panel

(featuring TJ client Related Midwest)

Thursday, November 12, 2026


CBC Career Social

Friday, November 13, 2026


IREM Leadership Forum

Saturday, November 14 - Tuesday, November 17, 2026


AHF Live

Monday, November 16 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026


CREW Chicago 4Q Leaders Building Leaders

Tuesday, November 17, 2026


ULI Chicago | Emerging Trends In Real Estate® 2027

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Bisnow Chicago Property Management & Operations Summit

(featuring TJ client Hiffman National)

Wednesday, November 18, 2026


REjournals Chicagoland Apartment Summit

(featuring TJ clients Interra Realty and Draper and Kramer, Incorporated)

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**Lincoln Park Builders Real Estate Forum

(hosted by TJ client Lincoln Park Builders Of Chicago)

Thursday, November 19, 2026


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REIA Breakfast Meeting: Suburban Economic Development

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Chicago Association Of REALTORS® 2026 Casino Royale

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NSPB Culinary Crawl

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CoreNet Chicago: GCFD Food Packing Event

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