The Catalyst

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law

November 2015 • Volume 21 • Number 3 •

November 2015 Women and the Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Chair’s column

By Emily N. Masalski

A message from WATL Committee Chair Emily Masalski.
Spotlight interview with Judge Loza

By Erin Wilson

Learn more about Judge Loza, supervising judge of the Child Support Division in Cook County.

A tale of two communities: Bringing pro bono collaborative law to Illinois National Guard veterans

By Sandra Crawford

The Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois and the Health & Disability Advocates of Warrior to Warrior have rolled out a pro bono program to bring the Collaborative Practice model of divorce dispute resolution to Illinois Army National Guard Veterans and their families.

SUFFRAGETTE: Women’s fight for the right to vote

By Meg O’Sullivan

A look at the movie "Suffragette," which leaves viewers with the realization that the fight for the right to vote for women is far from over.

Maternity leave in the media: How revised parental leave policies measure up

By Jessica C. Marshall

An overview of the Family Medical Leave Act and paternity and maternity policies in our country.
Getting to know Jennifer Rosato Perea, Dean of DePaul University College of Law

By Kelly Thames

Dean Rosato Perea shares her insights and visions for DePaul University College of Law's future.
Myths about the ERA debunked

By Cindy G. Buys

Common questions regarding the Equal Rights Amendment and a discussion of the recent efforts to restart the ratification process.

CLE

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October 6 | Chicago
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October 14 | Online
Perinatal Mental Health: When She’s Not “Fine”
December 1 | Chicago

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