Author Index Ed Finkel

Being a Pronoun Pro

By Ed Finkel
March
2024
Cover Story
, Page 22
Respectful pronoun usage in the legal sector is a matter of professionalism, courtesy, respect, and competence.

Artificial Intelligence and the Authentic Attorney

By Ed Finkel
February
2024
Cover Story
, Page 18
Dipping your toes into AI? Don’t lose the human touch.

The Limitless Uses of Limited Scope

By Ed Finkel
January
2024
Cover Story
, Page 18
An overview of a two-part ISBA webinar that provides practitioners with the ins-and-outs of limited scope representation.

A Change at the ARDC

By Ed Finkel
December
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
After 16 years leading the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Jerry Larkin passes the baton to Lea Gutierrez.

Writing Matters

By Ed Finkel
November
2023
Cover Story
, Page 22
Lawyers and jurists on the art of writing well.

Let’s Get Legal!

By Ed Finkel
October
2023
Cover Story
, Page 18
ISBA members go live on ISBA-sponsored WGN Radio show, Let’s Get Legal.

Saving Face in Cyberspace

By Ed Finkel
September
2023
Cover Story
, Page 20
This year’s Solo and Small Firm Conference explores how  firms can protect their cyber assets, and much more.

Boon or Bust

By Ed Finkel
August
2023
Cover Story
, Page 18
Generative artificial intelligence holds much promise for lawyers, but hazards are everywhere. Proceed with caution.

Learning From Experience

By Ed Finkel
July
2023
Cover Story
, Page 18
New ISBA President Shawn S. Kasserman overcame adversity, helps others do the same.

Continuing Excellence

By Ed Finkel
June
2023
Cover Story
, Page 20
Behind the scenes of the ISBA’s member-driven CLE programming.

Creating and Managing Your Firm’s Budget

By Ed Finkel
May
2023
Cover Story
, Page 20
Plant your firm’s financial footing in fertile soil.

When Something’s Not Right

By Ed Finkel
April
2023
Cover Story
, Page 20
Lawyers, consultants, and private investigators dig into employee harassment, fraud, and misconduct.

Afraid to Ask?

By Ed Finkel
March
2023
Cover Story
, Page 24
ChatGPT won’t replace you, but it just might be of assistance.
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Making Things Right, or Better

By Ed Finkel
February
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
Love of public policy has guided Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O’Brien’s career.

Serving, Learning, and Growing

By Ed Finkel
February
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford’s passion for public service led her to the bench.

How to Keep Those Plates Spinning

By Ed Finkel
January
2023
Cover Story
, Page 18
Two new ISBA CLE programs offer a wealth of time-management and productivity tips for starting the new year off strong.

Matters of the Heart

By Ed Finkel
December
2022
Cover Story
, Page 16
In her nearly 40 years on the bench, Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis has seen how compassion, rigorous thinking, and the rule of law can complement one another.

The Nonlawyer Ownership Issue

By Ed Finkel
November
2022
Cover Story
, Page 22
The ISBA took a leading role in securing the American Bar Association’s reaffirmation this August that nonlawyer ownership of law firms and fee sharing with nonlawyers are contrary to the core values of the legal profession.

Public Service and the ISBA

By Ed Finkel
October
2022
Cover Story
, Page 20
Of the many ways the ISBA serves the public, judicial evaluations, high school mock trial competitions, and providing the public with legal information tops them all. Of course, there is much, much more.

Ready for Launch!

By Ed Finkel
September
2022
Cover Story
, Page 20
The ISBA’s Solo and Small Firm Conference is back, in person, and stuffed with empowering information for taking your practice to the next level.

The “Just-Right” Conundrum

By Ed Finkel
August
2022
Cover Story
, Page 20
Reading the room when gender biases and stereotypes are in play.

The Bridge Builder

By Ed Finkel
July
2022
Cover Story
, Page 18
New ISBA President Rory T. Weiler looks for ways to invite, connect, and forge ahead.
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ISBA Leans Into DEI

By Ed Finkel
June
2022
Cover Story
, Page 20
Diversity, equity, and inclusion consultants speak truth to the ISBA.

All About Sections

By Ed Finkel
May
2022
Cover Story
, Page 18
Looking for an ISBA section home? Check out some of the association’s newer ones.

Growing Cause for Concern?

By Ed Finkel
April
2022
Cover Story
, Page 18
Some assert that political divisiveness, social media, the pandemic, and Zoom fatigue have contributed to a decline in civility and professionalism during the past few years, undermining previous gains.

The Magic of Online Client Intake

By Ed Finkel
March
2022
Cover Story
, Page 24
From PDFs to cloud-based apps, the many ways to manage client data online.

Digital Forensics

By Ed Finkel
February
2022
Cover Story
, Page 18
How the rich amount of data on mobile devices is hiding in plain sight.

A Balanced Life

By Ed Finkel
January
2022
Cover Story
, Page 20
Over the course of one’s career, in reaction to life changes or simply because of burnout, what matters can change.

Acts of Microaggression

By Ed Finkel
December
2021
Cover Story
, Page 18
Learning from others as you keep your own internal microaggressor at bay.

26 Tech Tips for Saving Money, Time, and Sanity

By Ed Finkel
November
2021
Cover Story
, Page 20
26 great tech tips curated from members of the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology.

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