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Articles on Professionalism

Two Slices from Life By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, February 2008 Recently, my father gave me a thin volume of poetry published in 1935 that belonged to my grandfather, a lawyer, law professor and referee in bankruptcy.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and its mission By Cheryl Niro Diversity Leadership Council, June 2007 The Illinois Supreme Court took a dramatic step forward by creating the Commission on Professionalism.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and its mission By Cheryl Niro Women and the Law, June 2007 When I enrolled in law school I took a step toward a major life goal.
E-mail etiquette By Maxine R. Weiss Young Lawyers Division, February 2007 In today’s world of technology, many of us have fallen into the habit of e-mailing with our clients and opposing counsels.
Professionalism and the need for civility By Justin Heather Young Lawyers Division, April 2006 Have you heard the one about the priest, the rabbi, and the lawyer stranded in a raft in shark-infested waters?
Call to arms: A 21st century call to professionalism for real estate lawyers By William J. Anaya Real Estate Law, June 2004 Many of our younger colleagues consider me a dinosaur or an anachronism-a lawyer from a different age who actually ordered and reviewed abstracts of title and prepared scores of title opinion letters in the practice of law, and not as an academic exercise in some ancient social ritual at the Smithsonian.
Professionalism and the practice of law as a trial lawyer By Mart R. Vogel Bench and Bar, May 2004 Back in 1990, shortly after I had finally retired from the active practice of law, I was asked to give a lecture to the students at the University of North Dakota Law School.
Another look at civility and professionalism: The American Inns of Court By Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, March 2004 When I began my legal career in the Southern Illinois town of Nashville in 1964, there was not a "mentoring" program for young lawyers as is now being developed by the ISBA.
Chair’s column By Laura Kern Family Law, December 2003 If we speak, act and talk with pride of our profession, it follows that our actions with our clients will reflect we, as Family Law practitioners, have earned and deserve the respect of the public and the Bar.
Civility in daily life: Give ‘em the finger By Michael W. Raridon Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2003 I was driving back to my office, loudly grooving on my Three Dog Night's Greatest Hits CD, when this guy in a pickup truck gave me the finger.
Gossip: The good, the bad, and the ugly By Gloria Petersen Young Lawyers Division, August 2003 Physical wounds heal; damaging information can last a lifetime.
Unity and integrity in the workplace By Gloria Petersen Young Lawyers Division, June 2003 Your reputation is the essence of you and should be guarded as your most precious commodity.
People do notice: Professional passing By Terrence M. Madsen General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2002 I recently attended the funeral of a former circuit clerk in a small rural county. This clerk had, as often is the case, served actively in his political party and had even once managed a campaign of a now-retired circuit judge.

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