Message from the ChairBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, January 2007A message from Section Chair Shannon Shepherd.
Message from the ChairBy Scott C. ColkyFamily Law, January 2007Out of state CLEs, fun and learning in the sun!
From the ChairBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2006As we see more and more consolidation in the software industry, we again need to ask ourselves is there a place for simple programs that may only do one thing?
From the ChairBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, December 2006If President Bush thought he had a mandate from the people when he was elected, or was it reelected(?) two years ago, certainly the mandate is gone.
From the ChairBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, November 2006“May you live in interesting times” is a paraphrase of an old Chinese curse. For those of us interested in human rights, this is a very interesting time indeed.
Letter from the ChairBy Daniel C. HawkinsElder Law, November 2006I’d like to introduce myself as the Chairperson of the Elder Law Section Council for this upcoming year.
Message from the ChairBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, November 2006A message from Section Chair Shannon Shepherd.
Chair’s ColumnBy Hon. Barbara CrowderBench and Bar, October 2006When a lawyer is chosen to become a judge, whether the choice was made by the voters after an election or by appointment from other judges, the new judge swears to uphold the laws of the State of Illinois and the Constitution.
Chair’s Column: Neither fish nor fowlBy Matt MaloneyGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2006If you have served as a prosecutor or defense attorney for any appreciable period of time you develop and inherent “sense” of what the law is in a particular topic area.
From the ChairBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2006A message from Committee Chair Nerino Petro.
From the ChairBy Claire A. ManningWomen and the Law, October 2006It is with honor and pleasure that I assume the position as Chair of the standing committee on Women & the Law.
From the ChairBy Ryan HendersonYoung Lawyers Division, October 2006Over the years the YLD Children’s Assistance Fund has provided thousands of dollars to Children’s Waiting Rooms at courthouses throughout the state.
Message from the ChairBy Scott C. ColkyFamily Law, October 2006A good family lawyer needs to know the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the UCCJEA, the Parentage Act, the Tax Code, the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disability Act, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act and a myriad of other statutes.
Chairman’s CornerBy Thomas VasiljevichFederal Taxation, September 2006As the incoming Chair of the Federal Taxation Section Council for 2006-2007, I want to welcome you to what should be another exciting and productive year for the Section Council.
Chair’s ColumnBy Judge Barbara CrowderBench and Bar, September 2006“Please empty your pockets and let me look in your purse or briefcase.”
Chair’s ColumnBy Stephen B. CohenAlternative Dispute Resolution, September 2006This is my first message to the members of the ADR Section Council and those interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution upon my vice becoming Chair of the ADR Section Council. During the years that I have been on the Section Council, we have had a very devoted and hard working Section Council.
From the ChairBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, September 2006I have been given the difficult task of following the leadership provided by Sheila Murphy this past year.
From the ChairBy Nancy G. EasumGovernment Lawyers, September 2006As the incoming Committee Chair, I want to tell you about the activities the Committee has planned for this year; outline our goals; and thank those that helped make last year so successful.
Letter from the ChairBy Terra HowardChild Law, September 2006What is in a name? Quite a bit as far as the Child Law Section Council is concerned.
Message from the ChairBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, September 2006A message from Section Chair Shannon Shepherd.
Ex-OfficioBy David N. SchafferFamily Law, August 2006This is my final column as Chair of the Family Law Section Council. Actually, by the time this gets out, I will officially be ex-officio and the Council will be under the fine leadership of Scott Colky.
From the ChairBy Ryan HendersonYoung Lawyers Division, August 2006When I sat down to write this article about this year’s upcoming YLD events, I thought about a question I have received over the years—What does the YLD do?
Message from the ChairBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006A message from Section Chair Shannon Shepherd.
Message from the ChairBy Scott C. ColkyFamily Law, August 2006Mothers without custody, disillusioned fathers who need special attorneys to get their rights, litigants unhappy with their outcomes.
Thank YouBy Chris S. HaaffYoung Lawyers Division, August 2006I am humbled and amazed at the excessive amount of unnecessary gratitude I have received for chairing the ISBA Law Student Committee for more than six years through April 2006.
Chair’s columnBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, July 2006A message from Section Chair Shannon Shepherd.
Chair’s ColumnBy Hon. Barbara CrowderBench and Bar, July 2006What an honor it is to be the Chair of the Bench and Bar Section Council during this year of changes in the court system in the State of Illinois.
Chair’s Column: A busy yearBy James W. ChipmanAdministrative Law, July 2006I write as your new Chair of the Administrative Law Section Council. Using our excellent newsletter as a platform, I want to share my agenda with you for the upcoming year.
Chair’s column: Welcome from the ChairBy Matt MaloneyGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2006Welcome to the 2006-2007 ISBA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section Council newsletter.
Voice of the prior ChairBy Vickie GillioAdministrative Law, July 2006It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as Chair for this past year of the Administrative Law Section Council.