The Catalyst

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

October 2015 • Volume 21 • Number 2 •

October 2015 Women and the Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Back after baby

By Julie A. Neubauer

New mom Julie Neubauer shares her experiences with going back to work.
Getting to know one of the WATL’s newest members: An interview with Kelly Parfitt

By Mary F. Petruchius

Learn more about Kelly and her life as a lawyer in Chicago.
Chair’s column

By Emily N. Masalski

A message from Committee Chair Emily Masalski.

Splitting the bill: Illinois’ proposed legislation on income shares

By Emily A. Hansen

The income shares model utilizes both parent’s income to allow the child to enjoy the standard of living of an intact household. Further, the income shares model considers circumstances such as shared custody or expanded parenting time schedules.

An overview of new Illinois sexual assault laws

By Tracy Douglas

An overview of the new laws in Illinois that are designed to help survivors and encourage more reporting of sexual violence.
Life events

This new regular column highlights the important events in the lives of the members of the ISBA's Women and the Law Committee.

Lessons from One Size Never Fits All: Business Development Strategies Tailored for Women (and Most Men)

By Michele M. Jochner

Dr. Arin Reeves’ most recent book illustrates that although we have certainly made numerous advances in the legal profession, much still needs to be accomplished to achieve full inclusion and equality for women who practice law.

Stage set for November Statewide Symposium on College Sexual Assaults

By Yolaine Dauphin

Save the date for this important day-long seminar on November 6.

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From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran
October 6 | Chicago
8 MORE Movie-Lawyers Who Would Be Disciplined in Real Life
October 14 | Online
Perinatal Mental Health: When She’s Not “Fine”
December 1 | Chicago

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