ISBA Career Panel at Southern Illinois UniversityBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017Four members of the International and Immigration Law Section Council participated in a career panel discussion at the Southern Illinois University School of Law in April, 2017.
Of counsel: What does that mean anyway?By Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, February 2016Is there an actual, understandable definition of 'of counsel'? If so, what is it?
Trend: Leaving the lawBy Sarah MoraviaGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2015Why are so many lawyers unhappy with the profession? What is driving everyone away? And what can be done to minimize this trend?
Advice from the benchBy Christina N. MaleckiYoung Lawyers Division, June 2014Some tips and advice from current judges from different counties throughout the State of Illinois to help newly admitted attorneys prepare for their courtroom appearances.
Third-party litigation financing and the legal job marketBy Austin BortonCorporate Law Departments, November 2013TPLF is an outside finance company or hedge fund which infuses capital for litigation in exchange for a share of a plaintiff’s settlement or verdict. Essentially, these finance companies are turning the legal world into a stock market, by investing in litigation.
Giving is goodBy Kristen PrinzWomen and the Law, October 2013The author shares her experiences with 'givers,' and how surrounding herself with them has generated career success.
Five simple rules to protect your reputation as a law studentBy Marie K. SarantakisYoung Lawyers Division, August 2013The legal community, while expansive, is particularly close-knit. The people sitting next to you in class, attorneys you meet at events, and judges you appear before on the bench are all people that you will run into again and again throughout your career.
Addressing underemployment and underrepresentation: One lawyer’s thoughts on how to attack the problemBy George PetrilliYoung Lawyers Division, October 2012During these difficult economic times, there may be opportunities for the legal profession to address the issue of lack of representation to traditionally under-served populations while simultaneously assisting those expanding number of indebted, underemployed new attorneys.
Professional Development SeriesBy Jessica DurkinYoung Lawyers Division, October 2012Learn more about the YLD's new series of luncheons created to help law students and young lawyers advance their careers.
Good to be a GooglerBy David B. YavitzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2012A Googler is defined as an employee of Google. If you are a Geek and fortunate enough to land a job at Google, you have made it to Geek Heaven.
Be a woman with a planBy Cristy Tackett-HuntWomen and the Law, March 2012It’s the perfect time to start the estate planning process, regardless of where you are in your life.
Wrapping up the case: a primerBy Angelica W. WawrzynekYoung Lawyers Division, December 2011A how-to for finalizing your first personal injury case.
50 best law firms for womenBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, November 2011Seven Illinois firms made the annual NAFE/Flex-Time Lawyers list published in the September 2011 issue of Working Mother.
Chair’s column: Developing “practice-ready” lawyersBy Timothy J. StormGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2011Section Chair Timothy Storm poses the questions, Are new law graduates 'practice ready'? Who is responsible for assuring that they are? and Should established lawyers care?
Managing expectations—Ours (The lawyers) and theirs (The clients)By Sandra CrawfordWomen and the Law, September 2011The book, The New Lawyer, How Settlement is Transforming the Practice of Law, can serve as a starting place for any lawyer wishing to examine where she fits into the conflict resolution continuum.
Divorce among professional womenBy Karen M. Pinkert-LiebWomen and the Law, April 2011Not only are professional women more likely to get divorced, but the number of women paying alimony has almost doubled since the late 90s. Here are some tips to help protect yourself in the event of a divorce.
National Association of Women Lawyers releases fifth annual surveyWomen and the Law, April 2011The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) and The NAWL Foundation has released the results of their fifth annual Survey on Retention and Promotion of Women in Law Firms.
“So You Want to Be an Attorney”: The REM Committee Cable TV programBy Daniel R. SaeediRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2011The Rational and Ethnic Minorities and the Law Committee recently sponsored a cable TV program, "So You Want to Be an Attorney." View it at here.
Approaches and alternatives for implementing a Business Development InitiativeBy Deb Knupp & Paula GiovacchiniWomen and the Law, May 2009Many firms have also launched organized Women’s Initiatives that are seeing an increased interest in transitioning from pure affinity groups to become more focused on business development. These initiatives are moving away from “monthly lunches with the ladies” into more substantive vehicles to increase firm revenue, talent pools, etc. with greater accountability to results.
The call to action: Advancing women attorneys in leadership in ChicagoBy Jane DiRenzo & E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, March 2009
Chicago law firm signatories to the 2004 Call to Action (CTA) demonstrated success on each of its five goals. Many firms demonstrated real success on the front of advancing women into leadership. Overall, the Chicago legal community made material progress and established some best practices that fed the success of its efforts. Continued progress will be necessary, but the CTA facilitated focus and progress on this important issue.
Peggy Klaus: New Year’s ResolutionsWomen and the Law, March 2009Peggy Klaus, a workplace communication and leadership expert, offered the following New Year’s resolutions to her friends. Her resolutions should be considered by everyone for 2009.
