2020 Changemaker: Kenya Jenkins-WrightBy Kristen PrintzFebruary 2021Kenya Jenkins-Wright was an inspiration long before she received the Illinois Bar Foundation 2020 Changemaker Award.
The Carole K. Bellows Women of Influence AwardBy Marylou Lowder KentMay 2021The Carole K. Bellows Women of Influence Awards honor two individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to raising awareness to the unmet legal needs of women, advocating for action addressing women’s issues or promoting the involvement of women at all levels of the legal community.
Chair’s ColumnBy Shira TruittAugust 2021An introduction to the issue from the chair, Shira Truitt.
Chair’s Column: Bridging HistoryBy Cindy G. BuysMarch 2021As I write this chair’s column, we are in the final days of commemorating Black History Month and about to celebrate the start of Women’s History Month. What better way to bridge the two than to reflect on the achievements of a few of the inspiring black women lawyer-leaders in the state of Illinois. Although the history of black female attorneys dates back to Ida Platt who became the first black female licensed to practice law in Illinois in 1894, I am struck by how many of these “firsts” have come in my own lifetime, reminding me of the recency of many of these achievements.
Growing Your Practice by NetworkingBy Paloma HollomanDecember 2021Whether you are starting a practice or are trying to expand your current book of clients, building your network is a great way to promote growth in your business.
An Introduction to the Illinois Force of Lawyers Against Sexual HarassmentBy Dina NinfoMay 2021The Illinois Force of Lawyers Against Sexual Harassment is a task force of Illinois legal professionals united to study and combat sexism, sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault in the Illinois legal community.
Judicial/Legal OutreachBy Judge Ann Breen-GrecoDecember 2021Connecting with youths who are interested in learning more about the legal profession can be one of the most gratifying aspects of the profession.
The Mass Exodus of Women From the WorkplaceBy Dina NinfoMay 2021The staggering unemployment numbers that hit the U.S. economy during the pandemic was a common topic of conversation during 2020. What is often left out of that conversation is the mass exodus of women from the workplace.
Member Spotlight: Chloé PedersenBy Erin M. WilsonMarch 2021A Q-&-A interview with Chloé Pedersen, a new member to the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Member Spotlight: Missy GreathouseBy Erin M. WilsonDecember 2021A Q-&-A with Missy Greathouse, a new member of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Q & A With Judge Elizabeth RochfordBy Erin M. WilsonAugust 2021A Q-&-A with Judge Elizabeth Rochford, who is running for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court.
