‘Excuse Me, Do You Have a Moment?’By Judge Heinz RudolfYoung Lawyers Division, March 2021Reflections on the benefits of mentorship from more seasoned attorneys.
The value of mentoringBy Kerry M. LavelleLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2017Mentoring a new attorney has multiple benefits for the young protégé, but also provides benefits for the senior attorney in his or her mentoring role.
Mentoring attorneys in a small law firmBy Jeremy S. KarlinLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2017New attorneys are the greatest and riskiest long-term investment a small law firm will make. Here are 10 suggestions on how best to mentor new attorneys to ensure the best return.
Mentoring in Law: Necessity & OpportunityBy Michael AlkarakiRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2016Often, and contrary to many employers' concerns, new lawyers do in fact possess the skills needed to hit the ground running-- they simply lack the confidence and sense of direction that come largely through experience. Fortunately there are resources that can help.
Mentoring in Law: Necessity & OpportunityBy Michael AlkarakiYoung Lawyers Division, April 2016Often, and contrary to many employers' concerns, new lawyers do in fact possess the skills needed to hit the ground running-- they simply lack the confidence and sense of direction that come largely through experience. Fortunately there are resources that can help.
Our survival as tinkerers and creatorsBy Angela Peters & Sabrina ShaferSenior Lawyers, November 2015The realities of mentorship from the perspectives of both a mentor and mentee.
Practical advice for new lawyersBy Kyle StevensYoung Lawyers Division, October 2015The author shares the four items of advice he wishes he'd received when he was first admitted to practice.
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?
The art of mentoringBy Marilyn Longwell & Aurelija JuskaFamily Law, February 2015Tips and advice for newer attorneys.
A new year for mentorship and networkingBy Michael P. DiNataleYoung Lawyers Division, February 2015Did you resolve to network more or to find a mentor in 2015? It's not too late-- here's how to do it.
Senior lawyers: Paying it forwardBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, June 2013The author shares his thoughts on the value of mentoring younger attorneys.
Mentoring mattersBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerAdministrative Law, June 2012Given that CLE credit is now available for mentoring programs for both the mentor and the mentee, there is no better time to launch an official mentoring program at your firm, your alma mater, or your bar association.
Mentoring mattersBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerBench and Bar, April 2012Given that CLE credit is now available for mentoring programs for both the mentor and the mentee, there is no better time to launch an official mentoring program at your firm, your alma mater, or your bar association.
Attorney mentoring—Pass it onBy Jayne ReardonRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2011In October of last year the Illinois Supreme Court adopted Supreme Court Rule 795(d)(12), which provides that lawyers completing a year-long structured mentoring program, as either mentors or mentees, may satisfy their entire professional responsibility CLE requirement.
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?
Building diversity and inclusion through CLE and lawyer-to-lawyer mentoringBy Jayne ReardonDiversity Leadership Council, June 2011Now, thanks to the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent approval of a recommendation of the Commission on Professionalism, experienced attorneys supporting the development of new lawyers through an approved mentoring program may receive professional responsibility CLE credit under new Supreme Court Rule 795(d)(12), and activities around diversity and inclusion are a key component of the Commission’s approved mentoring plan.
Mentoring—what we have to doBy Steven C. LindbergLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, April 2011As more-experienced attorneys, it is our job, our professional obligation to teach the younger or more inexperienced members of the bar how to practice law.
Letter from the ChairBy Amina SaeedRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2011A letter to colleagues from Committee Chair Amina Saeed.
