Editor’s NoteBy John H. MavilleSenior Lawyers, February 2024The Senior Lawyers Section Council's editor shares a collection of "day brighteners" from Herb Franks.
Hollywood Comes to Livingston CountyBy Judge Donald Bernardi, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, February 2024In 1983, Grandview USA was filmed in part at the courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.
‘Finally Free of the Shakman Decrees’By Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, October 2023In 1969, one man—Attorney Michael Shakman—made his stand against the Chicago political machine.
It’s a Small World After AllBy Michael J. RooneySenior Lawyers, October 2023Reflections from a member of the Senior Lawyers Section Council's recent vacation.
Reflections for HistoryBy Hon. Michael S. JordanSenior Lawyers, October 2023Like the public officials we elect, all of us will be judged by our peers.
Senior TravelsBy Judge Barb Crowder, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, October 2023Reflections on recent travel that highlight the intersection of reality and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
New CommitteeBy Dave ChroustSenior Lawyers, June 2023The Senior Lawyers Section Council recently established a new committee, the Issues Facing Practicing Senior Lawyers Committee, which seeks to determine, understand, and address the issues facing senior lawyers who continue to practice, either on a full time or part time basis.
Retirement?By Roza GossageSenior Lawyers, June 2023A humorous potential idea for retirement.
Senior TravelsBy Judge Barb Crowder, (ret.)Bench and Bar, June 2023Reflections on recent travel that highlight the intersection of reality and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Does Operation Greylord Have to Do With Senior Lawyers?By Robert K. DownsSenior Lawyers, June 2023Operation Greylord was an investigation conducted jointly by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Chicago Police Department Internal Affairs Division, and the Illinois State Police into corruption in the judiciary of Cook County.
‘Tis the Season for GivingBy Marylou Lowder KentSenior Lawyers, November 2022An introduction to this special issue of the Senior Lawyers newsletter from the chair.
2021 Annual ARDC Report: A Brief ReviewBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, October 2022A summary of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's annual report.
A ‘QCD’ Can Make You a PhilanthropistBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, October 2022Making a qualified charitable distribution to your favorite qualified organization creates an opportunity for you to be a philanthropist.
Medicare Considerations for Senior LawyersBy David ChroustSenior Lawyers, April 2022An overview of the ways senior lawyers might cover their health care-related costs as they retire.
Book or Movie?By Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, February 2022Reviews of ten books and the movies they inspired.
Retirement: Some of Its Joys and Some of Its ConcernsBy Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.), Albert Durkin, David M. House, Timothy J. Howard, & Gary T. RafoolSenior Lawyers, February 2022A discussion on some of the interests and concerns of retired attorneys.
Retirement & Registering for the Practice of LawBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, October 2021An overview of the registration options retired attorneys have with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Social Security Considerations for Senior LawyersBy David ChroustSenior Lawyers, October 2021Senior lawyers have several alternatives when deciding the best time to begin collecting the Social Security benefits they paid for during their working years.
Laughter: No Laughing MatterBy Eugenia C. HunterSenior Lawyers, May 2021Laughter is proven to have powerful mental and physical health benefits.
My Memories of Richard ThiesBy Eugenia HunterSenior Lawyers, May 2021Eugenia Hunter, immediate past chair of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, reflects on Richard Thies.
My Memories of Richard ThiesBy Leonard A. AmariSenior Lawyers, May 2021Leonard Amari, past chair of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, reflects on Richard Thies.
