Section Newsletters

Articles on Chair’s column

Chair’s column: Welcome from the Chair By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2006 Welcome to the 2006-2007 ISBA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section Council newsletter.
Voice of the prior Chair By Vickie Gillio Administrative Law, July 2006 It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as Chair for this past year of the Administrative Law Section Council.
Welcome note from the 2006-2007 Chair By Mary Nicolau State and Local Taxation, July 2006 I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mary Nicolau and I am the 2006-2007 Chair of the ISBA’s State and Local Taxation Section.
From the Chair By Sheila M. Murphy Human and Civil Rights, June 2006 Thank you for the privilege of serving as Chair this year.
From the Chair By Dennis J. Beninato Young Lawyers Division, June 2006 The Young Lawyers Division Council of the ISBA began the 2005-2006 year with many new faces and sizeable goals.
From the Chair By Lara L. Quivey Federal Civil Practice, June 2006 Having been a member of the Federal Civil Practice Section Council since its inception, I have had the opportunity to watch it grow from a special committee—with the goal of implementing reciprocal admission rules for the Northern, Central, and Southern districts—to a full-fledged section council.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2006 The 2005-2006 year has been moving faster than I had imagined when I moved up to Chair last spring under the presidency of Bob Downs.
Message from the Chair By Thomas F. Arends Federal Taxation, June 2006 As Chair of the Federal Taxation Section Council for past term, I would like to thank all of the members of the Council for their participation in Council activities and assistance in meeting our goals for the year.
A note from the Chair By Rodney C. Slutzky State and Local Taxation, June 2006 It’s hard to believe that my year serving as Chairman of the State and Local Taxation Section Council has passed so quickly.
From the Chair By George G. Leynaud Insurance Law, May 2006 We are pleased on behalf of the Insurance Law Section Council to release the fourth publication of The Policy with yet one additional issue to be published in the near future.
View from the Chair By Timothy J. Howard Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2006 During the past 10 months, your Section has been very active.
Chair’s column By David N. Schaffer Family Law, April 2006 Please again be reminded to send in your suggestions for our “songs for the divorce practitioner” issue.
From the Chair By Dennis J. Beninato Young Lawyers Division, April 2006 Several years ago, a few members of the ISBA’s YLD made a decision.
From the Chair By Sheila M. Murphy Human and Civil Rights, April 2006 I attended the Irish Film Festival at the Beverly Arts Center and saw a classic film that was banned in Ireland in 1958.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2006 I believe this edition of our newsletter has many issues to consider for our respective practices. Each article and case report selected usually becomes food for thought for me.
From the Chair By David Clark Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2006 With all apologies to Aldous Huxley, the brave new world is in the courtroom. More than ever before, technology is being accepted more in the everyday operations of the courtroom.
Letter from the Chair By Meredith E. Ritchie Women and the Law, March 2006 Thanks to all of you who have participated in our committee events thus far this year! Due to an active, dedicated committee, we have surpassed our expectations (certainly my expectations).
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2006 As most of you are aware, the Illinois Supreme Court recently raised the dollar amount of Small Claims from $5,000 to $10,000 effective the beginning of 2006 with the resulting effect of having fewer cases subject to mandatory arbitration.
Chair’s column By David N. Schaffer Family Law, February 2006 I am writing this column a little less than a week before I will see the Stones (as in The Rolling Stones for all you post-baby boomers) at the United Center. Either Mick and Keith were way ahead of their time or some things just never change.
From the Chair… Business Advice and Financial Planning, January 2006 For the second time, I am honored and pleased to assume the role of Chairperson of the Business Advice and Financial Planning Section Council.
Message from the Chair: Judge Diane Wood and Judge Robert Vinnekor speak at successful Asylum CLE By Juliet Boyd International and Immigration Law, January 2006 The continuing legal education (CLE) seminar on asylum jurisprudence sponsored by the Section Council on November 11, 2005 proved to be a great success.
Chair’s column By David N. Schaffer Family Law, December 2005 Contemporary hip-hop singer Kanye West has a current hit single, “Gold Digger.”
From the Chair By Dennis J. Beninato Young Lawyers Division, December 2005 I hope this second edition of our 2005-2006 YLD newsletter finds you well.
From the Chair By Sheila M. Murphy Human and Civil Rights, December 2005 Bravo to President Bob Downs for calling attention to the over-representation of African Americans and Latinas/os in the Juvenile Justice system.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2005 The ADR Section Council has been trying to get out the word that mediation has many advantages over litigation.
Chair’s column By Dawn R. Hallsten General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2005 Despite the unseasonably warm temperatures, fall is officially here and we completed the highly successful first Solo and Small Firm Conference on October 7th-9th.
The Chair’s page: The Great Depression By Dixie Lee Peterson Child Law, November 2005 No, I am not referring to 1929. I am referring to what currently is occurring in the legal profession. While most attorneys feel good about being a lawyer, all recognize increasing pressures in recent years, which pressures they expect to continue into the future.
Message from the Chair: International business presentation & Seventh Circuit Judge Diane Wood to speak on November 11th By Juliet Boyd International and Immigration Law, November 2005 On November 11, 2005 the International and Immigration Law Section Council will host two dynamic programs, certain to bring together our members for a day of learning and discussion.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2005 I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude becoming the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section for the year 2005-2006.
Chair’s column By David N. Schaffer Family Law, October 2005 When I talk or write about the practice of family law, I always stress how we are dealing with issues, particularly in custody cases, that can have lifelong effects on those involved, especially children.

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