The Catalyst

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law

May 2010 • Volume 15 • Number 3 •

May 2010 Women and the Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Is nice a four-letter word?

By Annemarie E. Kill

Does being considered a nice person mean you can't also be a successful, effective attorney?
Letter to the editor

A letter from a reader of The Catalyst.

Spring into action by volunteering—The Court Watch Project

By Megan V. Rose

An explanation of the Court Watch project, which seeks to improve the justice process for survivors of domestic violence.

Women Everywhere: A spirit of collaboration

By Shital A. Patel

Join WE's efforts to make a difference in the community and in the lives of women and children in need by volunteering on June 11, 2010 for the annual Agency Day Project.

Beware Blockshopper.com: A call to action

By Julie A. Neubauer

A call for all those in opposition to the practices of Blockshopper.com to speak out against it.
Women in the criminal justice system—Justice delivered or denied?

By E. Nicole Carrion

A recap of the February CLE program sponsored by the Standing Committee on Women and the Law.
Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project, Inc.: www.wechicago.org

Details for WE's Agency Day on June 11, 2010
ISBA celebrates women in the profession

A reprint of the keynote address given at the ISBA's luncheon, "Celebrating Women in the Profession: Reach Out and Build Our Future."

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December 1 | Chicago

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