Articles From Mary F. Petruchius

Girls’ empowerment groups: Shaping the next generation of female leaders By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, August 2013 Girls who are empowered with the information taught in groups such as the ones listed in this article are equipped with tools and information to make positive choices and educated decisions regarding their lives.
A view from the Chair By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, August 2013 A message from Committee Chair Mary Petruchius.
Girls’ empowerment groups: Shaping the next generation of female leaders By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, June 2013 Girls who are empowered with the information taught in groups such as the ones list in this article are equipped with tools and information to make positive choices and educated decisions regarding their lives.
Spotlight on Angela Baker Evans, our very own 2012 Young Lawyer of the Year By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, October 2012 Learn more about Angela Baker Evans, who won the ISBA's 2012 Young Lawyer of the Year Award for outside Cook County.
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An interview with State Representative Robyn Gabel on House Bill 1958 and the shackling of pregnant prisoners By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, March 2012 An interview with Robyn Gabel, who sponsored a bill in the Illinois House of Representatives aimed to improve conditions for pregnant prisoners.
Getting to know our very own Young Lawyer of the Year: An interview with Emily Masalski By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, September 2011 Get to know more about Emily Masalski, editor of this publication and the 2011 ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year for Cook County.
“Elder Law Issues for Everyone: Your Aging Clients, Their Parents and You”—A great success! By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, June 2011 A recap of the recent CLE program co-sponsored by the Women and The Law Committee.
Spotlight on our very own “Home-grown Chicago girl”: An interview with the Honorable Patrice Ball-Reed By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, September 2010 An interview with Judge Patrice Ball-Reed, by Mary Petruchius.
The top 10 tips for representing juveniles By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, June 2009 10 tips to help assist the private practitioner in achieving true success with the juvenile client, not just the juvenile case.
Best practices for private attorneys defending female juveniles, or, The top 10 tips for juvie attorneys By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, January 2008 In 30-some words or less, could you explain the approach the attorney should take in representing a juvenile client?
Committee Member Spotlight on our very own 2007 Young Lawyer of the Year, Heather M. Fritsch By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, November 2007 It was with great pleasure that I nominated Heather M. Fritsch for the 2007 ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year Award because I firmly believe that Heather possesses all the attributes of a “lawyer of the year.”
Hot topics in domestic violence By Yolaine Dauphin & Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, January 2007 The ISBA Committee on Women and the Law presented a comprehensive program entitled, “Hot Topics in Domestic Violence,” on Friday, September 8, 2006, at the Chicago Athletic Association.

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