June 2008, vol. 13, no. 4
In This Issue…
- Last letter from the Chair: And a wonderful time was had by all in Carbondale, Illinois!
Sadly but inevitably, this is my final Chair’s column for the 2007-08 term.
- A woman’s nightmare: Long-term care—Two elder law attorneys’ perspectives
He looked into his wife’s eyes and flatly stated, “I’ll put a gun to my head before I ever go to a nursing home.”
- ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year helps Committee develop its long-range goals
Women in the Law Committee Member Amie Simpson (above) is to receive the Young Lawyer of the Year Award for outside Cook County at the ISBA Annual Meeting in June. Justin Heather, of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, was selected to receive the Young Lawyer of the Year Award forCook County. Congratulations to Amie and Justin!
- Child sex exploitation study probes extent of victimization in Illinois
The commercial sexual exploitation of children in the United States, often referred to as “modern day slavery,” is a multi-million-dollar industry supported by revenue from prostitution and pornography.
- National Association of Women Lawyers: 2007 Survey of the Status of Women in Law firms
On February 19th, the ISBA Women and the Law Committee co-sponsored a National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations’ (“NCWBA”) program titled “A Closer Look: NAWL’s 2007 Survey of Women in Law Firms.”
- Disparity between women and men’s compensation and leadership responsibilities still significant, NAWL survey concludes
On Friday, March 14th, Jenner & Block LLP confirmed that trial lawyer Susan Levy has been named as the firm’s new managing partner.1
- Protect yourself, protect your family with auto insurance coverage
Practically speaking, it is hard to find the time to stop and think about your automobile insurance coverage limits and how such limits can affect your life in the future.
- Tips on what to do if your purse is stolen
Approximately eight months ago I had my purse stolen out of my shopping cart in a department store. I thought my purse was safe, because I had it covered up with my coat. Boy, was I wrong.
- Annual outreach and networking event
In April, the ISBA’s Women and the Law and the Minority and Women Participation Committee participated jointly in an outreach to Southern Illinois University students and facility.
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