Subject Index Illinois State Bar Association

Traditionally, the inaugural President's Page is devoted to the new president's own programs for the coming year or to giving him or her an opportunity to share some personal insights or words of wisdom.

The end of the year is a time for an accounting ; what happened that is good, what happened that is not so good.

In the struggle between the stone and the water, in time, the water wins. -Chinese proverb      

The president of any organization gets an overview of what is happening. This year we are losing two members of our Board of Governors who cannot run again because of age or term limitations.

I began my year as president of the Illinois State Bar Association by saying I would start no new programs.

Whether Jan. 1, 2000, is apocalyptic or just another bump in the road, practitioners need to familiarize themselves with these two acts.

I have had the opportunity to hear Attorney General Janet Reno speak several times in the past years.

As my term as ISBA president comes to a close, I reflect on a year of constant challenge and joy.

Single-subject rule: falling on the sword of Damocles?

Association records indicate that the following members, most of whom were admitted to the bar in 1949.

ISBA and UPL

The Lawyers Assistance Program ("LAP'') has helped hundreds of lawyers over the last two decades. LAP now needs our help.

Bar service is an enjoyable and rewarding way to contribute to our profession and our association.

I was recently asked to speak for our profession on a particular issue.