'Promising lawyer with bright future' killed in Racine Co. car crash.

Byline: Michaela Paukner, mpaukner@wislawjournal.com

The Illinois personal-injury attorney Elizabeth Olszewski died in a car crash in Racine County on Feb. 9. The Union Grove native practiced atSalvi, Schostok & Prichard in Waukegan, Ill.

In a press release from the firm, colleagues described her as a promising young lawyer with a bright future. They remembered her "infectious warmth" and kindness.

"Elizabeth was a vibrant and brilliant litigator who loved her clients and job fiercely, but more importantly, she was an amazing and kind human being," said Tara Devine, managing partner of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard's Lake County office. "She was not just my colleague, she was my dear friend. To say that she will be deeply missed is an understatement."

Olszewski grew up in Union Grove andreceived her bachelor's degree from UW-Parkside. Upon graduation, she started working at a personal injury law firm in Racine and continued...