DePaul University College of Law and SIU School of Law hosted alumni receptions on Dec. 9 at the Joint Midyear Meeting Photos by Ralph Greenslade

On Dec. 9, a cocktail reception was hosted in honor of the Supreme Court of Illinois at the Joint Midyear Meeting. Photos by Ralph Greenslade

Every solo journey starts with a single step. Don’t miss this online seminar on January 10, 2018 that explores the practical business concerns of starting your own law firm and the special issues you may face as a woman branching out on her own. Discover how starting a solo practice can help advance women in the legal profession and what we can do as women to support each other in getting our practices off the ground. Learn how to fight the gender biases you will inevitably face and how these biases and stereotypes can affect your confidence. Listen as our panelists use their real-life experiences to advise you on a number key issues, including trust accounts, new clients, former clients, creating a business plan, and much more. The program is presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Women & the Law. It qualifies for 2.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.0 hours Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval). Learn more and register on the CLE page.

Congratulations to the following prize winners at the ISBA Midyear Meeting: $50 Amazon Gift Card - Daniel Kegan 3 months of service ($1,287 value) - Sarah Taylor $100 Visa Gift Card - Laura Kern $100 Amazon Gift Card - Margaret A. Bennett TENS unit - Melissa Greathouse Bottle of champagne in a wine cooler bottle holder - Haskell M. Pitluck $50 gift card - Bridget L. Schott $25 Starbucks gift card - Alice Sackett Amazon Echo Dot - Jan Strzalka $100 Amex Gift Card - Roza Gossop Amazon Echo - Melissa Olivers $100 Amex Gift Card - Donald Shriver $100 Amex Gift Card - John Voorn Microsoft Home - Andy Scheifer Student Microsoft Office 365 - Kim Dugan Spa gift certificate - Bernard Peter Amazon Echo show - Joan Amuda IBF tickets to Illinois Lawyers Rock - Douglas Olivers Winners can pick up their prizes at the registration desk on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.