“Perhaps no professional shortcoming is more widely resented than procrastination,” states Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.3, Comment [3]. As explained in the Illinois Bar Journal January cover story, “The Procrastination Puzzle,” from a physiological standpoint, procrastination pits two sections of the brain against each other: the prefrontal cortex, which handles logic, reason, and organizational skills; and the limbic system, which triggers our gratification and fight-or-flight reflexes. The problem?

Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for an at-large circuit judge vacancy in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The vacancy was created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Douglas L. Jarman, effective January 29, 2025.

Register Early! Space is limited to the first 20 people! Don’t miss this informative program that explores the most pressing legal challenges faced by major sports leagues today – from negotiating high-stakes broadcasting rights and navigating complex contract negotiations, to the critical legal issues shaping professional sports. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to understand the evolving legal landscape of professional sports and the strategies used by leaders at the forefront of the industry.

The 2025 first place winner of the Lincoln Award Legal Writing Contest is Joshua L. Gablin, a solo attorney from Chicago, who wrote “Prompt Service.” Joshua's article will appear in the February issue of the Illinois Bar Journal.