The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination ProjectBy Mary F. PetruchiusApril 2015The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
Back after babyBy Julie A. NeubauerOctober 2015New mom Julie Neubauer shares her experiences with going back to work.
Chair’s columnBy Emily N. MasalskiNovember 2015A message from WATL Committee Chair Emily Masalski.
Chair’s columnBy Emily N. MasalskiOctober 2015A message from Committee Chair Emily Masalski.
Chair’s columnBy Emily N. MasalskiJuly 2015An update on the Committee's activities, including a volunteer opportunity tomorrow (July 18th) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Chicago.
Helping young homeless mothers get a fresh startBy Kristen PrinzFebruary 2015On Saturday, February 7, a group of ISBA Women and the Law Committee members spent the morning helping New Moms, Inc. prepare apartments for young homeless mothers and their children.
Mediation, meditation—Let’s pause for more peaceful outcomesBy Sandra CrawfordFebruary 2015Learning how to meditate can help legal professionals (mediators, attorneys, judges) become more comfortable with silence (“the pause”) and not have to continually race against each other to be the first and last to speak.
“Mr. Turner” and the issue of rapeBy Alexandra MartinezFebruary 2015The author shares her thoughts on the film "Mr. Turner and the issues it raises about rape and consent.
Myths about the ERA debunkedBy Cindy G. BuysNovember 2015Common questions regarding the Equal Rights Amendment and a discussion of the recent efforts to restart the ratification process.
An overview of new Illinois sexual assault lawsBy Tracy DouglasOctober 2015An overview of the new laws in Illinois that are designed to help survivors and encourage more reporting of sexual violence.
Splitting the bill: Illinois’ proposed legislation on income sharesBy Emily A. HansenOctober 2015The income shares model utilizes both parent’s income to allow the child to enjoy the standard of living of an intact household. Further, the income shares model considers circumstances such as shared custody or expanded parenting time schedules.
Spotlight interview with Judge LozaBy Erin WilsonNovember 2015Learn more about Judge Loza, supervising judge of the Child Support Division in Cook County.
Spotlight on Margaret A. O’SullivanBy Kristen PrinzFebruary 2015Learn more about Margaret O'Sullivan, mother and Guardian ad Litem in Cook County Probate Court.
SUFFRAGETTE: Women’s fight for the right to voteBy Meg O’SullivanNovember 2015A look at the movie "Suffragette," which leaves viewers with the realization that the fight for the right to vote for women is far from over.
A tale of two communities: Bringing pro bono collaborative law to Illinois National Guard veteransBy Sandra CrawfordNovember 2015The Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and the Health & Disability Advocates of Warrior to Warrior have rolled out a pro bono program to bring the Collaborative Practice model of divorce dispute resolution to Illinois Army National Guard Veterans and their families.
A view from the ChairBy Letitia Spunar-SheatsFebruary 2015A message from Chair Tish Spunar-Sheats.
Welcome from The Catalyst editorsBy Cindy G. Buys & Kelly ThamesJuly 2015Learn more about this newsletter and how to submit articles.
Women of the 18th Floor: Cook County Probate DivisionBy Emily A. HansenFebruary 2015The 18th floor of the Richard J. Daley Center is dedicated solely to the Probate Division, where the majority of the 11 judges and many of the attorneys who practice are female. In this article the author interviews two associate judges and an attorney who work here—all women—to inspire other females in the legal profession and draw even more women to probate law.
