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Articles From Margie Komes Putzler

Call to Action: Build a Bridge From Courthouse to Community By Margie Komes Putzler & Avery TenEcyk Women and the Law, February 2026 Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford is excited to unveil a forward and public-facing initiative: Build a Bridge from Courthouse to Community, founded on the premise that there is diminished confidence in our legal system, and it is the responsibility of lawyers and judges to make information about the operation of the courts more accessible and transparent to the people we serve. 
Call to Action: Build a Bridge From Courthouse to Community By Margie Komes Putzler & Avery TenEcyk Workers’ Compensation Law, February 2026 Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford is excited to unveil a forward and public-facing initiative: Build a Bridge from Courthouse to Community, founded on the premise that there is diminished confidence in our legal system, and it is the responsibility of lawyers and judges to make information about the operation of the courts more accessible and transparent to the people we serve. 
Teen Lifeguard Entitled to Award Despite Lack of Knowledge of Pool Rule Leading to His Injury: City of Mascoutah v. IWCC By Avery TenEyck & Margie Komes Putzler Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2024 City of Mascoutah v. IWCC discusses the personal comfort doctrine, whether a violation of a safety rule takes a claimant out of the scope of employment, and whether the employer acquiesced to the violation of the safety rules. 
Getting to Know: An Interview With Diane Elliot By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, December 2023 A spotlight on Diane Elliot, a new member of the Standing Committee of Women and the Law.
‘That Case’ By Dr. Jacey Keeney & Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, February 2023 Strategies for managing anxiety and emotional distress.
Getting to Know: An Interview with Paloma Holloman By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, April 2022 An interview with Paloma Holloman, a new member of the ISBA Standing Committee of Women and the Law.
Getting to Know: An Interview With Gladys Santana By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, August 2021 A member spotlight on Gladys Santana, a new member of the Standing Committee of Women and the Law.
Take a Moment to Breathe By Elizabeth Brennan & Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, December 2020 Tips for avoiding burnout during COVID-19.
Getting to Know: An Interview with Lisa Knauf By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, August 2020 A member spotlight on Lisa Knauf, a newer member of the Standing Committee of Women & the Law
Getting to Know Jennifer Luczkowiak By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, September 2019 A spotlight on Jennifer Luczkowiak, including her career path, biggest influences, and best advice to new lawyers.
Court annexed mandatory arbitration pointers By Margie Komes Putzler & Steve Tefft Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2018 If you have a case going to mandatory arbitration, here is some basic information that will help demystify the process. 

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