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A Consistent Position

By James F. McCluskey
April
2019
Column
, Page 8
The ISBA continues to support the longstanding ban on fee sharing with nonlawyers; meanwhile, the ARDC and the Chicago Bar Foundation have revised their arguments for lifting it.

A Firm Stance

By James F. McCluskey
February
2019
Column
, Page 8
As the Illinois Supreme Court weighs options for fee sharing with nonlawyers, the ISBA remains opposed.

Getting Your House in Order

By James F. McCluskey
January
2019
Column
, Page 8
ISBA's Financial Health & Wellness Subcommittee to help retiring lawyers looking to sell their practice.

Happy Holidays from ISBA Leaders

By James F. McCluskey
December
2018
Column
, Page 10
Season's greetings from ISBA's president, president-elect, second and third vice presidents, and immediate past president.

It’s Going to Be a Great Midyear

By James F. McCluskey
November
2018
Column
, Page 10
The Midyear Meeting at Chicago's Palmer House Hilton will promote physical and mental wellness.

A Better You

By James F. McCluskey
October
2018
Column
, Page 10
Seeking help is within your grasp. All you need to do is ask.

Begin Now

By James F. McCluskey
September
2018
Column
, Page 8
A succession plan requires targeted priorities and realistic goals. But no matter what, you have to start somewhere.

Your Success and Well-Being

By James F. McCluskey
July
2018
Column
, Page 8
In his inaugural column, James F. McCluskey focuses on attorney wellness and the ISBA's efforts to provide essential resources to members.

Thanks for the Memories!

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan (ret.)
June
2018
Column
, Page 8
ISBA's outgoing president reflects on a year he will cherish.

When Young Voters Participate, Democracy Wins

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan (ret.)
May
2018
Column
, Page 10
Will increased engagement by Millennials lead to civic reform? There's reason for optimism.

Thanks, St. Ignatius, for the Award and Lessons Learned

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan (ret.)
April
2018
Column
, Page 8
The lessons I learned back at St. Ignatius College Prep guide me today as I work on behalf of the ISBA.

America’s #MeToo Moment

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
March
2018
Column
, Page 10
Victims of sexual harassment are speaking out as never before.

Standing Up for Lawyers

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
February
2018
Column
, Page 10
With 2018 well underway, the ISBA is working hard to defend and protect the interests of the legal profession.

Hello, Morgan County - and Thank You

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
January
2018
Column
, Page 10
Meeting with lawyers around the state is one of my objectives as president.

ISBA Joins the Effort to Stem Gun Violence

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
December
2017
Column
, Page 8
A 16-member ISBA committee will convene stakeholders and promote community planning to address the scourge of gun violence statewide.

The Celtic Tiger Roars Again

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
November
2017
Column
, Page 10
Travelers enjoyed a guided tour of the Irish court system on the ISBA's recent trip to Ireland.

Rule of Law’s Importance on Display Worldwide

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
October
2017
Column
, Page 8
Recent events from Poland to Turkey to Charlottesville underscore the urgent need to stand up for the rule of law around the world.

Succession Planning Tops a Busy 2017-18 Agenda

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
September
2017
Column
, Page 10
Special committees on succession planning, the future of the profession, and gun violence will be among the groups shaping the ISBA agenda this bar year.

New Judges, Lawyers Face Similar Challenges

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
August
2017
Column
, Page 10
New judges and lawyers both face obstacles and frustrations. For lawyers especially, ISBA resources can help.

A Running Start

By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan
July
2017
Column
, Page 10
A bar president's work begins months before the installation ceremony.
1 comment (Most recent June 28, 2017)

Lawyers: The Next Generation

By Vincent F. Cornelius
June
2017
Column
, Page 10
Lawyers must be ready to boldly go where no one has gone before.

From Many, One: Ethnic and Minority Bars Enrich Our Legal Community

By Vincent F. Cornelius
May
2017
Column
, Page 8
Ethnic and minority bars help nurture lawyers who in turn serve the broader profession.

A Tale of Two Courts

By Vincent F. Cornelius
April
2017
Column
, Page 10
For all our differences, we lawyers share the experience of a long journey from there to here.

The Truest Test of Democracy

By Vincent F. Cornelius
March
2017
Column
, Page 10
An authority on immigration law weighs in on the president's executive order.

Restraint and the Art of Leadership

By Vincent F. Cornelius
February
2017
Column
, Page 10
Sometimes the truest test of leadership is knowing when to keep silent.
1 comment (Most recent February 3, 2017)

Meet Your ISBA Staff

By Vincent F. Cornelius
January
2017
Column
, Page 11
View ISBA staff members in Springfield and Chicago with this pictorial directory.

Thank You, Bar Presidents

By Vincent F. Cornelius
December
2016
Column
, Page 9
An honor role of bar presidents from throughout the state.
2 comments (Most recent March 17, 2017)

The Journey Thus Far

By Vincent F. Cornelius
November
2016
Column
, Page 10
A late-fall look at 2016-17 projects and priorities.

The Law School Class of 2019

By Vincent F. Cornelius
October
2016
Column
, Page 10
My visits to three law school orientation sessions left me feeling encouraged about the future of the ISBA and our profession.

Musings About Life Beyond the Law

By Vincent F. Cornelius
September
2016
Column
, Page 10
Most lawyers wonder what another career might be like, while many nonlawyers yearn to join our profession. Whose grass is greener?
2 comments (Most recent August 31, 2016)

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