2025 Legislative RoundupBy Marylou Lowder KentWomen and the Law, October 2025Learn more about the legislation that has been supported by the Women and the Law Committee and signed by Governor Pritzer earlier this year.
Hannah Lamore Joins WATLBy Debra L. ThomasWomen and the Law, October 2025Get to know Hannah Lamore, a new member of WATL, and her thoughts about the upcoming bar year.
Interview With Justice Amy SholarBy Zoé Lemon & Olivia St. Clair LongWomen and the Law, October 2025Justice Sholar shares her insights about practicing as an attorney, joining the bench, and the importance of networking.
New Member Spotlight: Angela ReaneyBy Hannah R. LamoreWomen and the Law, October 2025Angela Reaney, another new member of WATL, describes her career path and provides advice to aspiring attorneys.
Recap of WATL-Sponsored Event: “Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb”By Jennifer Bunker SkerstonWomen and the Law, September 2025The ISBA and the Woman and the Law Committee hosted a very successful event in Springfield, "Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb," where attendees received a tour of the Capitol Building and the Illinios Supreme Court.
Annual Tea CollageWomen and the Law, May 2025On Friday, March 14, 2025, the ISBA Standing Committee on Women & the Law hosted the Afternoon Tea to celebrate Women’s History Month at Loew’s Chicago Hotel. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham was the keynote speaker.
Women & the Law’s Book Drive: 492 Books Collected for Young Readers in IllinoisBy Laura CastagnaWomen and the Law, May 2025Literacy is the single most important skill a child needs to be successful, yet many children lack access to books of their own. In an effort to promote book ownership and help children create pathways to success through engagement with text, the Women & the Law Committee organized a book drive to coincide with ISBA’s 2024 Midyear Meeting. From November 2024 until the Midyear Meeting, the WATL Committee invited its members and the greater ISBA membership to collect new and gently used children’s books as well as monetary donations for four non-profits serving communities throughout Illinois.
Re-Cap of Women and the Law’s Annual Afternoon TeaBy Jessica SparbeckYoung Lawyers Division, April 2025Last month, the Afternoon Tea was held to celebrate Women’s History Month. The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law hosts this event annually. This year’s Tea took place on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Loew’s Chicago Hotel.
Chair’s ColumnBy Deanna HoytWomen and the Law, December 2024A note from the chair.
Safeguarding Your FutureBy Athena ClarkWomen and the Law, October 2024This article explores where these legal fields converge, offering insights for anyone looking to protect their assets and loved ones.
Creating gender equality: TakeawaysBy Sandra CrawfordWomen and the Law, April 2019Key takeaways from a recent panel presentation on creating gender equality in the workplace.
Share your talents!By Marylou Lowder KentWomen and the Law, February 2019An overview of three programs managed by the Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public that present attorneys and judges with opportunities to volunteer their time in their communities toward the advancement of civics education.
Chair’s columnBy Lori LevinWomen and the Law, December 2018A note from the Committee on Women & the Law chair, Lori Levin.
Fast facts about our female U.S. Supreme Court justicesBy Andrea KmakWomen and the Law, December 2018Although the women who have served on the U.S. Supreme Court represent a small minority of the justices, they have nevertheless contributed to the Court in their own unique ways.
Good news columnWomen and the Law, December 2018Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
A year as chair of the American Bar Association Judicial DivisionBy Judge Ann Breen-GrecoWomen and the Law, October 2018Judge Ann Breen-Greco reflects on the opportunities she has had to work on justice and the rule of law as her year as Judicial Division chair with the American Bar Association comes to a close.
