Author Index Ed Finkel

Ready To Serve

By Ed Finkel
December
2025
Cover Story
, Page 22
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr.’s quest for fairness in the law comes from deep convictions and formative experiences.

$cams of the Heart

By Ed Finkel
November
2025
Cover Story
, Page 20
Helping clients and their families when fake romance leads to ruin.

Demystifying Public Records

By Ed Finkel
October
2025
Cover Story
, Page 20
A preview of the ISBA’s four-part continuing legal education series on the Freedom of Information Act.

Points of View

By Ed Finkel
September
2025
Cover Story
, Page 20
ISBA members on the current and future practice of law.

Public Servants

By Ed Finkel
September
2025
Column
, Page 50
Three Illinois State Bar Association leaders reflect on practicing law in the public sphere.

All In

By Ed Finkel
July
2025
Cover Story
, Page 20
Bridget Duignan, the 149th president of the Illinois State Bar Association, brings a well-rounded approach and plenty of ideas for reinvigorating the ISBA.

Probate Pitfalls

By Ed Finkel
June
2025
Cover Story
, Page 18
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Section Council finds interest in programming focused on the basics.

New Generations

By Ed Finkel
May
2025
Cover Story
, Page 22
Millennial and Gen Z lawyers share their thoughts on career, life, technology, and what motivates them.

What’s in Your Retainer?

By Ed Finkel
April
2025
Cover Story
, Page 18
Lawyers and risk-management experts say lawyers should freshen up their retainer agreements at least every year or two. Plus, guidance on  disclosing use of AI in your work.

How Cyber-Secure Are You?

By Ed Finkel
March
2025
Cover Story
, Page 26
Cybercriminals use many tools to access your accounts and data. Make sure you stay at least a step ahead.

It’s Time To Start Using It

By Ed Finkel
February
2025
Cover Story
, Page 18
Tips for AI beginners and power users.

The Procrastination Puzzle

By Ed Finkel
January
2025
Cover Story
, Page 20
Attorneys need to better understand this bad habit to overcome it.
1 comment (Most recent January 8, 2025)

Been Bullied?

By Ed Finkel
December
2024
Cover Story
, Page 22
Chances are you have or know a lawyer who has, according to a report by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
1 comment (Most recent December 20, 2024)

City Limits

By Ed Finkel
November
2024
Cover Story
, Page 24
You can fight city hall, but it’s complicated.

Representing Evil

By Ed Finkel
October
2024
Cover Story
, Page 20
Illinois attorney Karen Conti, who represented serial killer John Wayne Gacy, is finally ready to tell her story nearly 30 years after the case.

Collaborative Practice

By Ed Finkel
September
2024
Cover Story
, Page 20
An amicable approach to divorce, and more.
1 comment (Most recent September 6, 2024)

A Giant Leap Forward

By Ed Finkel
August
2024
Cover Story
, Page 24
Legal research giant vLex Fastcase, whose database and tools are free to ISBA members, to implement AI across its products by the end of 2024.

Up and Running

By Ed Finkel
July
2024
Cover Story
, Page 24
Sonni Choi Williams, the first woman of color to serve as ISBA president, has traveled an arduous but inspiring road to leadership.

Fertile Ground

By Ed Finkel
June
2024
LawPulse
, Page 12
ISBA launches new Rural Practice Section.

Firm for Sale?

By Ed Finkel
June
2024
Cover Story
, Page 20
The ISBA’s new Law Firms for Sale service connects sellers and prospective buyers.

Remote Opportunities

By Ed Finkel
May
2024
Cover Story
, Page 20
Can remote court and legal services help increase access to justice?

Behind the Curtain

By Ed Finkel
April
2024
Cover Story
, Page 18
When banks deny access to those with powers of attorney, and what to do about it.
1 comment (Most recent June 1, 2024)

Being a Pronoun Pro

By Ed Finkel
March
2024
Cover Story
, Page 22
Respectful pronoun usage in the legal sector is a matter of professionalism, courtesy, respect, and competence.

Artificial Intelligence and the Authentic Attorney

By Ed Finkel
February
2024
Cover Story
, Page 18
Dipping your toes into AI? Don’t lose the human touch.

The Limitless Uses of Limited Scope

By Ed Finkel
January
2024
Cover Story
, Page 18
An overview of a two-part ISBA webinar that provides practitioners with the ins-and-outs of limited scope representation.

A Change at the ARDC

By Ed Finkel
December
2023
LawPulse
, Page 10
After 16 years leading the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Jerry Larkin passes the baton to Lea Gutierrez.

Writing Matters

By Ed Finkel
November
2023
Cover Story
, Page 22
Lawyers and jurists on the art of writing well.

Let’s Get Legal!

By Ed Finkel
October
2023
Cover Story
, Page 18
ISBA members go live on ISBA-sponsored WGN Radio show, Let’s Get Legal.

Saving Face in Cyberspace

By Ed Finkel
September
2023
Cover Story
, Page 20
This year’s Solo and Small Firm Conference explores how  firms can protect their cyber assets, and much more.

Boon or Bust

By Ed Finkel
August
2023
Cover Story
, Page 18
Generative artificial intelligence holds much promise for lawyers, but hazards are everywhere. Proceed with caution.

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