From the ChairBy Kenneth DobbsHuman and Civil Rights, September 2008Under the leadership of Steve Helle, our relatively small section council stands as an example of what committed and hardworking Illinois lawyers achieve when given an opportunity.
Letter from the ChairBy Patrick T. DriscollFederal Civil Practice, September 2008The Federal Civil Practice Section Council had a very successful year in 2007-2008. The Section Council presented two CLE programs which were well attended and favorably received.
Letter from the ChairBy Michael G. BergmannChild Law, September 2008Children are our future. It may be trite, but it is certainly true.
Chair’s ColumnBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumBench and Bar, August 2008Last month, in my first column, I focused on receiving input from our readers on what the members of the bench and bar would like us to provide them.
Chair’s CornerBy Robert J. KruppFederal Taxation, August 2008As the Chair of the Federal Taxation Section Council for 2008-2009, I want to welcome you.
From the ChairBy Trent L. BushLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2008Welcome! It is my pleasure to serve as the Chair of this year’s Committee on Legal Technology (COLT).
From the ChairBy Gina M. ArquillaYoung Lawyers Division, August 2008The last few months have been busy and productive for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
Message from the ChairBy Pradip K. SahuInternational and Immigration Law, August 2008It has been only a few weeks since our organizational meeting in St. Louis, and our section council is already off to a great start.
Message from the ChairBy Paulette GrayFamily Law, August 2008Introduction: It is with great honor that I assume the role of Chair of the 2008-09 Family Law Section Council.
Chair’s ColumnBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumBench and Bar, July 2008The Bench & Bar Section Council met in St. Louis for its annual meeting on Friday, June 27, 2008. We focused on some planning for the coming years.
From the ChairBy David B. YavitzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2008This is my last From the Chair column since my year as Chair of the Committee on Legal Technology will end with the June 2008 Annual Meeting of the ISBA.
Message from the ChairBy Pradip K. SahuInternational and Immigration Law, July 2008I would like to welcome all of the members of our section and our new council for the upcoming 2008-2009 year.
Chair’s columnBy Thomas M. BattistaState and Local Taxation, June 2008A message from Section Chair Thomas Battista.
From the ChairBy Steven HelleHuman and Civil Rights, June 2008It’s been a good run, but it is time for this chair to fade away and welcome the next generation of leadership for the Human Rights Section Council.
From the ChairBy Gina M. ArquillaYoung Lawyers Division, June 20082008-2009 promises to be a busy and productive year for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
Message from the ChairBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, June 2008This has been an extraordinarily successful year for the International and Immigration Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. It is a testament to what you can accomplish when you have many people contributing ideas and effort.
Message from the ChairBy Gregory A. ScottFamily Law, June 2008For as long as I can remember, and many times since obtaining my license to practice law, my father would always tell me that practicing law is a profession and not a job.
Chair’s ColumnBy Stanley N. WasserAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2008I would like to begin this column by thanking all of the ADR Section Council members whose knowledge, hard work, inventiveness and dedication make our ADR Section Council a dynamic entity that serves the members of the Illinois State Bar Association, that seeks to enhance and improve the workings of the Illinois court system and who are dedicated to concept that our clients and the public at large–individual, business, government–deserve at times a better way to resolve the inevitable disputes that may arise in our daily comings and goings.
Chair’s Column: “Two lawyers walk into a bar…”By Donald A. LoBueGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2008There was a very informative and disturbing article about lawyers in the April 6, 2008 edition of the Chicago Tribune Magazine.
Message from the ChairBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, May 2008Welcome to the eighth issue of The Globe for this year.
Message from the ChairBy Gregory A. ScottFamily Law, May 2008For many years, I have been using a phrase in my practice that is the only explanation for many of the actions of my clients, the opponent and/or opponent’s Counsel.
Chair’s ColumnBy Stanley N. WasserAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2008With mind over matter, I see spring coming and that means baseball.
From the ChairBy David B. YavitzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2008A message from Section Chair David B. Yavitz.
From the ChairBy Steven HelleHuman and Civil Rights, April 2008A message from Section Chair Steven Helle.
From the ChairBy Robert HandleyInsurance Law, March 2008A message from Section Chair Robert Handley.
Letter from the Chair: A call to actionBy Andrew FoxRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2008Tapping away in a laptop into the wee hours of the night, clicking through sites trying to find that one bit of information that will make you shine at work, that will wrap up the perfect research assignment, that will get the naysayers and critics to stop redlining your work and forwarding your e-mails is a like a frenzied rush to the finish line at the Chicago or Boston Marathon.
Message from the ChairBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, March 2008A message from Section Chair Lew Matuszewich.
Message from the ChairBy Gregory A. ScottFamily Law, March 2008A message from Section Chair Gregory Scott.