The Benet Academy Hall of Honor is dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of our alumni, faculty, and friends of the Benet family. By recognizing excellence in Professional Distinction, Faith & Service, Fine Arts, and Athletics, we aim to inspire current and future students to strive for greatness in all their endeavors. The Hall of Honor serves as a lasting tribute to those who have exemplified the values of our school and made a significant impact on Benet Academy and on their communities. Today, we begin to recognize and congratulate our Hall of Honor Class of 2026 honorees in the Professional Distinction Category. We will continue to share more honorees in the upcoming week! Patrick M. Collins '82, is an accomplished trial lawyer who is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. A former federal prosecutor, Patrick was appointed Chairman of the Illinois Reform Commission by Governor Quinn and authored a book, Challenging the Culture of Cor...