October 2006, vol. 12, no. 1
In This Issue…
- From the Chair
It is with honor and pleasure that I assume the position as Chair of the standing committee on Women & the Law.
- Domestic violence: Silent witness, silent killer
We all know the difference between a battery and a domestic battery. It’s obvious, right? Just add a relationship element to the equation and voi-law!
- The gift of fear: What listening to intuition can do for women lawyers
Imagine fear as a gift. Image being able to fine-tune your intuition in such a way that you can anticipate dangerous situations BEFORE they become dangerous...
- Special needs of girls and women in prison: What can we do?
During its 2005-06 term, the Women and the Law Committee welcomed special guest speaker Lori Levin, Executive Director of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, to one of our meetings.
- Negotiation and emotions, not mutually exclusive concepts
Negotiation is part of the fabric of your daily lives and the key function of much of work as attorneys, as mothers, as spouses, as committee members, etc.
- Flexible hours policies: Success strategies for you and your law firm
All attorneys share a common aspiration—a career that allows for a rich, meaningful personal life coupled with ongoing opportunities for professional development and advancement.
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The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law
