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ISBA Diversity Web page By E. Lynn Grayson Diversity Leadership Council, June 2011 The ISBA diversity Web page serves as a central repository of the latest diversity-related information, activities and events within the bar association as well as the Illinois legal community. The Web page also provides insight into recent diversity led initiatives and highlights the progress of other Task Force recommendations.
ISBA members committed to diversity: How you can get involved By Annemarie E. Kill Diversity Leadership Council, June 2011 Read about some of the highlights of the work done by the diversity-related ISBA committees and section councils this bar year.
ISBA—Who we are and how we are doing in 2011 By Sandra Crawford Diversity Leadership Council, June 2011 Are our efforts to promote diversity in ISBA membership working? Check out the ISBA's census data here.
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute By Juan Andrade Diversity Leadership Council, June 2011 Learn more about this nationally acclaimed Chicago-based nonprofit that, since it began its community empowerment work in 1982, has increased the number of Hispanics registered to vote from 82,000 to over 200,000.
Associate judge shares insights on success as a female in the legal profession By Natalie Lorenz Women and the Law, April 2011 Some lessons Judge April Troemper has learned along the way.
National Association of Women Lawyers releases fifth annual survey Women and the Law, April 2011 The 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.
Three women on the Court By Michele M. Jochner Women and the Law, April 2011 For the first time in history, three women serve on both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Illinois Supreme Court.
Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Remarks at the Peoria County Bar Association’s Diversity Luncheon, September 2, 2010 Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2011 Read a transcript of the address given at the Annual Diversity Luncheon.
Spotlight on our very own “Home-grown Chicago girl”: An interview with the Honorable Patrice Ball-Reed By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, September 2010 An interview with Judge Patrice Ball-Reed, by Mary Petruchius.
Diversity Pipeline By Ebony R. Huddleston General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2010 The American Bar Association’s recently released report on diversity, while short on numeric data, highlights that law is less diverse than most other professions and that diversity in law is undergoing an increasingly slowing progress.
The Alliance of Illinois Judges Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 Established in 2009 by 15 Cook County judges who openly identify themselves as gay or lesbian, the Alliance of Illinois Judges seeks to promote the administration of justice and to improve the legal profession.
The Chicago Committee Mentorship Academy: A Model for Mentoring Diverse Associates Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 The Chicago Committee Mentorship Academy launched in 2008, and uses a non-traditional model to help new associates find success and fulfillment in their legal practice.
The commitment to diversity should be a badge worn every day Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 The Annual Diversity Luncheon has been one of the Peoria County Bar Association's most well-attended and successful events. But if statistics are any indicators, there's still have a long way to go to ensure diversity in the legal profession.
Continuing a proud tradition Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 Since it first began in 1993, the Korean American Bar Association of Chicago has undergone tremendous growth and change.
Diversity and health of the bench and bar can be enhanced through professional responsibility CLE By Jayne Reardon Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2010 Professional responsibility CLE can be a great way to elevate our profession to a higher level.
Diversity Leadership Council—Report from the Chair Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 An introduction from Chair Alice Noble-Allgire.
E. Lynn Grayson’s Introduction of Judge George Leighton receiving the ISBA Diversity Leadership Award Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 An description of the ISBA Diversity Leadership Award and background of its first recipient, Hon. George N. Leighton.
The groundbreaking Diversity Committee becomes an official Winnebago County Bar Association committee and will be accepting new members By Susan K. Riege Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2010 All those who would like to help the Winnebago County Bar Association define and act out its commitment to achieving greater diversity in the legal profession and judiciary are invited to join the newly formed Winnebago County Bar Association Diversity Committee during the coming membership year.
Illinois’ legal community unites to raise over $100,000 for Haiti rebuilding efforts Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 On March 31, approximately 400 lawyers from the Illinois legal community joined together for an evening in support of charities working in Haiti to rebuild a country shattered by the loss of over 200,000 people as a result of the recent earthquake.
Keynote remarks of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan at the ISBA’s Midyear Meeting program “Lincoln’s Legacy: Lawyers Protecting Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 A transcript of the Attorney General's address at the ISBA's Midyear Meeting.
Mangum’s experience running for the ISBA Assembly Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2010 The journey of Jameika Williams Mangum from an Assistant State's Attorney in McHenry County to the ISBA Assembly representing the 22nd Judicial Circuit.
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Obama Administration Outreach to Chicago Legal Community Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 On November 2nd, Chicago welcomed back its own Kareem A. Dale, Special Assistant to President Obama, to address issues of concern to the Chicago legal community.
Reorganization will strengthen the ISBA’s diversity efforts By Alice M. Noble-Allgire Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2010 You may not have heard any hammers or saws, but the ISBA recently completed a major renovation of its diversity-related committees and sections councils—a renovation that is already seeing substantial dividends in terms of greater efficiency and collaborative creativity.
Summary of Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article from February 11, 2010 By Ebony R. Huddleston Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2010 The article focused on the diversity pipeline as an avenue for increasing diversity in the legal profession.
The Unity Dinner and Annual Bar President’s Swearing-In Ceremony unites the legal community in a celebration of diversity Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 More than 50 area bar associations came together for the 2009 Unity Award Dinner and Seventh Annual Bar Presidents Swearing-In Ceremony.
Update from the Chair of the Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law Diversity Leadership Council, June 2010 The mission of the Standing Committee has been focused on educating and creating awareness of issues impacting racial and ethnic minorities.
Reorganization will strengthen the ISBA’s diversity efforts By Alice M. Noble-Allgire Human and Civil Rights, February 2010 You may not have heard any hammers or saws, but the ISBA recently completed a major renovation of its diversity-related committees and sections councils—a renovation that is already seeing substantial dividends in terms of greater efficiency and collaborative creativity.
Reorganization will strengthen the ISBA’s diversity efforts By Alice M. Noble-Allgire Women and the Law, December 2009 You may not have heard any hammers or saws, but the ISBA recently completed a major renovation of its diversity-related committees and sections councils—a renovation that is already seeing substantial dividends in terms of greater efficiency and collaborative creativity.
The City of Chicago renews its commitment to minority and women-owned businesses By Daniel R. Saeedi Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2009 The City of Chicago has recently renewed its Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program, an affirmative action program in construction with goals for awarding 24% of City construction contracts to Minority-owned Business Enterprises and 4% to Women-owned Business Enterprises. 
The commitment to diversity should be a badge worn every day By Sonni Choi Williams Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2009 As the Peoria County Bar Association celebrated its 6th Annual Diversity Luncheon, I looked at the crowded room filled with more than 300 attendees including judges, ISBA representatives, school board members, students, and lawyers and felt proud that so many came out to support the commitment to diversity. But my celebratory mood dampened when I was also reminded of how easily the call and commitment to diversity can be overshadowed by a five-star event and the all-so-convenient excuse of the current economic downturn.

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