8th Annual Holiday Party to be held in DecemberBy Gregg A. GarofaloOctober 2005This year’s 8th Annual Holiday Party sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Foundation will be held December 2, 2005 at Joe’s On Weed Street from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (more information can be found at www.holidayparty.org).
Creating a case theme that resonates with jurorsBy Vicki KunkelAugust 2005It was as close to an open-and-shut case as you could get. A small Florida county was being sued by a driver for negligence.
Cross-oceanic etiquetteBy Gloria PetersenAugust 2005Cultural nuances and behaviors are as numerous as the peoples inhabiting the Earth. Be sure you have been briefed on the country and people you will be visiting.
Design your client agreement as a legal and marketing documentBy Trey RyderAugust 2005Don't underestimate the importance of your agreement as both a legal and marketing document. Because if prospects aren't comfortable with your agreement, they may not sign it--and all your prior legal marketing efforts have been for naught
Do ISBA members lead better lives?June 2005Have you ever said to yourself, "Wow, that lawyer is always prepared, amazingly confident, and even dresses exceptionally well-I wonder what her secret is!"
Effective jury waiver in criminal proceedingsBy Anthony ZecchinJune 2005The scope of this article is limited to jury waiver in criminal matters, i.e., misdemeanors and felonies, although "offense" is broadly defined as "a violation of any penal statute of this state." 725 ILCS 5/102-15.
Effective jury waiver in criminal proceedingsBy Anthony ZecchinApril 2005The scope of this article is limited to jury waiver in criminal matters, i.e., misdemeanors and felonies, although "offense" is broadly defined as "a violation of any penal statute of this state."
Five ways to make your client feel importantBy Trey RyderFebruary 2005Often, clients change law firms because of what they perceive to be rudeness or the feeling of indifference by their lawyers.
From the ChairBy Dennis J. BeninatoDecember 2005I hope this second edition of our 2005-2006 YLD newsletter finds you well.
From the ChairBy Dennis J. BeninatoOctober 20052005-2006 promises to be a busy and productive year for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
Gala 2005 to honor QuinlanOctober 2005The Illinois Bar Foundation will celebrate its 7th Annual Gala on Friday, October 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
Getting and keeping clientsBy John L. NisivacoFebruary 2005The Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct contain three rules governing advertising in the legal profession. The rules are set forth below
Help stop UPL: Read the Spreck caseJune 2005Many members have contacted the ISBA legal department to discuss unauthorized practice of law issues.
The importance of mentoringBy Justin HeatherAugust 2005Mentoring is essential to both the good practice of law and the future of the legal profession.
ISBA Inaugural Golf Classic updateBy Gina M. ArquillaOctober 2005Eight years ago, Franco Coladipietro (former YLD chair), Frank DiVito (former YLD chair), and Scott Guetzow recognized and appreciated a growing concern in our courthouses.
ISBA MentorCenter a stepping stone to successBy Roberta C. ConwellOctober 2005If you’re not working for yourself, you’re dead in the water!” Thus spoke the experienced lawyer to the newly admitted, mother-of-six lawyer who was finding it all she could do to drag herself to the job everyday. The words stuck in my head for six years while I worked for a giant corporation handling leasing and zoning. I pictured myself a dead fish, floating on my side. Dead in the water. As if that wasn’t bad enough, I was feeling like another kind of animal too—a chicken.
ISBA YLD selects Young Lawyers of the YearJune 2005Each year, the Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division honors two outstanding attorneys with Young Lawyer of the Year awards.
ISBA/YLD Champaign SocialBy Kelley A. GandurskiDecember 2005On September 23, 2005, the Young Lawyers Division held its first social event of the year at Rock’s Bar in Champaign, Illinois. All members of the YLD, past and present, and law students were invited to attend.
Making the most out of dining outBy Gloria PetersenDecember 2005Building a strong relationship with a restaurant starts with being highly respectful of the staff. They are there not just to serve your food, but to ensure that all your needs are met and that your event is successful.
Pro bono publico, for the public goodBy Justin HeatherDecember 2005Recently, there has been much debate in the legal community regarding the Illinois Supreme Court’s proposed rules regarding the reporting of pro bono hours.
Report from the ABA Annual MeetingBy Alvin RatanaOctober 2005On August 6-7, 2004, the American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Assembly convened at the ABA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Report of approved grant requestsBy Dion DaviDecember 2005The Young Lawyers Division Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association met on Saturday, November 5th in Chicago to discuss, among many other items, five grant requests for funding through the Illinois Bar Foundation/Young Lawyers Division Children’s Assistance Fund.
The seven deadly sins of business e-mailBy Eric M. RosenbergApril 2005Since its inception, e-mail has been hailed justifiably as a productivity tool. But why should it also be productive for the prosecutor or plaintiff as a source of evidence? What can we do as lawyers to stop the creation and dissemination of troublesome electronic communications?
Seven tips to help your legal practice run more smoothlyBy Justin HeatherFebruary 2005Whether you are a new member of the bar or a seasoned associate, there are several items to keep in mind to make your practice, and life, run more smoothly.
Superhero SyndromeBy Heather M. FritschDecember 2005It struck me the other day that every time I run into a practicing attorney I knew from law school (or another young attorney that I know well), the very first question that is asked is: “So—what do you think?”
Tax-free Health Savings Accounts now availableJune 2005Illinois State Bar Association members can now take advantage of tax-free Health Savings Accounts offered through Marsh Affinity Group Services.
