Subject Index President's Page

A Swing and a Hit!

By Shawn S. Kasserman
April
2024
Column
, Page 8
On the benefits of taking a break.

Get Out There

By Shawn S. Kasserman
March
2024
Column
, Page 9
Bar association events of all sizes and locations are great places for making new friends, receiving and giving support, and sharing ideas.

Our Responsibility

By Shawn S. Kasserman
February
2024
Column
, Page 8
Keeping alive the spirit and aspirations of the ISBA Assembly’s June 2020 resolution concerning racial justice.
1 comment (Most recent February 9, 2024)

The Sun Always Rises

By Shawn S. Kasserman
January
2024
Column
, Page 8
An epiphany received by the author as his mother recovers from emergency brain surgery.

Holiday greetings from the ISBA’s 2023-24 officers

By Shawn S. Kasserman
December
2023
Column
, Page 8
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season on behalf of the officers and staff of the Illinois State Bar Association.

So Many Ways to Help Others

By Shawn S. Kasserman
November
2023
Column
, Page 8
The ISBA has an important role to play in providing access to legal services for low-income Illinoisans.

Above the Fray

By Shawn S. Kasserman
October
2023
Column
, Page 8
When lawyers opine on contentious issues, they should learn the facts first.

Being the Best You Can Be

By Shawn S. Kasserman
September
2023
Column
, Page 8
A life coach can change your life.

Growing Together

By Shawn S. Kasserman
August
2023
Column
, Page 8
Each of us for all of us and all of us for each of us.

Dip Your Toe In!

By Shawn S. Kasserman
July
2023
Column
, Page 8
A lucky ISBA president’s call to action.

A Labor of Love

By Rory T. Weiler
June
2023
Column
, Page 10
The 146th president of the ISBA recounts his travels throughout Illinois and signs off as he completes his term.

It’s May

By Rory T. Weiler
May
2023
Column
, Page 8
Celebrating trailblazing female attorneys of the past and present.

It’s All About Access—and Innovation

By Rory T. Weiler
April
2023
Column
, Page 10
The ISBA and access-to-justice barriers in Illinois’ rural and urban areas.

Learning From the Past, Keeping an Eye on the Future

By Rory T. Weiler
March
2023
Column
, Page 8
Female attorneys and judges, once an impossibility in the U.S., have become indispensable.

Racism, Change, and Me

By Rory T. Weiler
February
2023
Column
, Page 8
What it means to be a part of the conversation on race in America.
1 comment (Most recent February 2, 2023)

Learning From the Past, Keeping an Eye on the Future

By Rory T. Weiler
January
2023
Column
, Page 8
January is upon us; therefore, in the spirit of Janus, it is fitting to look both back and ahead.

Holiday Message

By Rory T. Weiler
December
2022
Column
, Page 8
The Illinois Bar Journal’s annual holiday greetings from the ISBA’s elected officers and staff.

Honoring the Vote and Giving Thanks

By Rory T. Weiler
November
2022
Column
, Page 8
As lawyers, we have a vital role to play during election season, which coincides with a season of giving thanks.
1 comment (Most recent November 21, 2022)

Protecting Our Profession and Values

By Rory T. Weiler
October
2022
Column
, Page 8
The ISBA’s prominent role in the adoption of an ABA resolution reaffirming the ABA’s long-standing ban on nonlawyer ownership of law firms and sharing fees with nonlawyers.
1 comment (Most recent October 5, 2022)

Our Finest Hours

By Rory T. Weiler
September
2022
Column
, Page 8
The harm done by the reign of the billable hour.

“The Times They Are A-Changin’

By Rory T. Weiler
August
2022
Column
, Page 8
Upholding the rule of law in an age of discontent.
1 comment (Most recent August 11, 2022)

Paradigm Shifting

By Rory T. Weiler
July
2022
Column
, Page 8
In his inaugural President’s Page column, ISBA President Rory T. Weiler weighs in on access to justice; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the practice of law in Illinois.

Thank You and a Fond Farewell

By Anna P. Krolikowska
June
2022
Column
, Page 8
Celebrating a year of gratitude, pride, and a longed-for return to normalcy.

Don’t Miss Out!

By Anna P. Krolikowska
May
2022
Column
, Page 8
It’s Member Appreciation Month!

Spring Has Sprung!

By Anna P. Krolikowska
April
2022
Column
, Page 8
And with it, comes the welcomed return of a few in-person ISBA events.

The ISBA’s Open Elections

By Anna P. Krolikowska
March
2022
Column
, Page 8
“Open,” as in “open to everyone.”

Getting Ready for Springtime!

By Anna P. Krolikowska
February
2022
Column
, Page 9
Winter is almost over, with much to look forward to, and soon.

Happy 145th, ISBA

By Anna P. Krolikowska
January
2022
Column
, Page 8
ISBA passes another milestone this month. Join the celebration!

Holiday Greetings

By Anna P. Krolikowska
December
2021
Column
, Page 8
The ISBA’s top elected leaders send members their annual season’s greetings as we close out 2021.

A Few of My Favorite (ISBA) Things

By Anna P. Krolikowska
November
2021
Column
, Page 8
The benefits of ISBA membership and the gratitude that follows.

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