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Litigation 101: How to Prepare for a Court Status By Karen VanderMeer Young Lawyers Division, February 2023 Preparation is the key to success in the courtroom, both for our client and your professional reputation.
The Positives of My Brain Tumor Diagnosis By Natali Thomas Young Lawyers Division, February 2023 Positive lessons learned from a difficult experience.
The Three C’s When Dealing With Professionalism Issues: Calm, Cool, and Collected By Kayla M. Hickey Young Lawyers Division, February 2023 Cook County Circuit Court's local rule regarding civility may serve as a mdoel for every circuit court in Illinois.
Put in the Prep Time: Four Items to Complete on Your To-Do List Before Starting a New Job By Kenneth Matuszewski Young Lawyers Division, September 2022 Tips to start the next chapter of your career journey on the right foot, whether you will be remote or in-office.
What’s Happening in the ISBA This Year? Interview With ISBA President Weiler By Kenet Weed Young Lawyers Division, September 2022 What young lawyers can expect in the 2022-23 bar year.
A Conversation With the Chair By Matthew Chimienti Young Lawyers Division, May 2022 A conversation with Judy Conway, the outgoing chair of the Young Lawyers Division.
Five Benefits of Your ISBA Membership in Your First 5 Years of Practice By Kenneth Matuszewski Young Lawyers Division, May 2022 Five things all young lawyers can do with the ISBA in their first five years of practice to grow and set themselves apart.
Eight Tips for Starting Your Own Law Practice By Marie Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 Tips to consider when starting your own law firm.
Key Distinctions Between Discovery and Evidence Depositions in Illinois By Gregory R. Jones Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 A look at the key distinctions between discovery depositions and evidence depositions.
The Life of a Personal Injury Case From the Plaintiff’s Perspective: From Intake Through Resolution By Bruno Marasso Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 The life of a case in three phases: (1) pre-lawsuit; (2) lawsuit; (3) post judgment/settlement.
The Micro-Elephant in the Courthouse By Trent Cameron Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 Advice for dealing with micro-aggressions.
What to Know Before Your First Court Appearance By Phillip G. Palmer Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 Insight and advice gained from a recent Young Lawyers Division virtual luncheon.
Young Lawyers as Expert Second-Chair Trial Attorneys By Mallory Sanzeri Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 Honing your skills as a second-chair trial attorney will prepare you to one day reach the coveted first-chair.
Digitally Time Travel With the WayBack Machine By Tim Meloy Young Lawyers Division, March 2022 The WayBack Marchine can be a resource for lawyers who are interested in scrutinizing the digital footprint of a client, an adversary, or a third party. 
Estate Planning for Millennials: Wills, Wills, Wills By Priya Thennarasu Young Lawyers Division, March 2022 Basic considerations to begin drafting a will.
Pandemic Brain Fog and the Importance of Written Records By Dane Nelson Young Lawyers Division, March 2022 Methods for battling brain fog.
Snow and Ice Removal in a Frozen COVID World By Daniel C. Katzman Young Lawyers Division, March 2022 A brief refresher of the Illinois law on snow and ice removal.
Is a Physical Office Needed in This Age of Remote Work? By David White Young Lawyers Division, January 2022 With COVID-19 drastically changing the methods in which attorneys provide services to their clients, it is important to consider the pros and cons of various workspaces to decide which is the best fit for you.
Tips for Sharing the Road With Semi-Tractor Trailers During Chicago’s Winter Months By John Steigauf Young Lawyers Division, January 2022 Tips to stay safe when navigated icy, snow-covered roads.
Benefits and Issues of Zoom Court By Edward Wasilewski Young Lawyers Division, November 2021 An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of conducting court hearings over Zoom.
Paid Maternity Leave Is Not a Luxury By Natali P. Thomas Young Lawyers Division, November 2021 In an age where diversity, equity, and inclusion are heavily touted as being important, firms can take the initiative to make the transition for returning to work much easier and provide paid leave and other necessary benefits to new mothers.
ISBA YLD Book Club By Christine Hunt Young Lawyers Division, January 2021 All about ISBA Young Lawyers Division's book club.
Review of Rule 23 and Its Recent Amendment By Gregory R. Jones Young Lawyers Division, January 2021 A look at Illinois Supreme Court Rule 23, which governs disposition of cases in the appellate courts.
Lively Debate in Live Music Capital of the World: Overview of YLD Assembly at 2020 ABA Midyear Meeting in Austin, Texas By Hannah R. Lamore Young Lawyers Division, March 2020 Summaries of the resolutions and constitutional amendments presented at YLD Assembly at the American Bar Association Midyear Meeting in February.
Proposed Changes to the Statute of Repose for Estate Planners By Daniel Thies Young Lawyers Division, March 2020 One of the challenges that young attorneys face when joining or taking over an established practice is the risk of outstanding professional malpractice liabilities.
Hundreds of legal authorities are just a click away Young Lawyers Division, October 2002 Let's face it--no matter how much legal experience you may have, there's always some topic or scenario that eludes you.
The six candidates for Illinois’ top three elected legal offices Young Lawyers Division, October 2002 After 24 years of Republican mismanagement, budget deficits, and a recession, I believe Illinois can do better. I grew up the son of working class immigrants and have lived the American dream.
Aiming at nothing and seldom missing By Alan G. Greer Young Lawyers Division, August 2002 One of the primary reasons people have such a low respect for and opinion of attorneys is that they don't know what we stand for as a profession or as individuals.
Click here to find your mentor Young Lawyers Division, August 2002 As young practitioners, we all know how valuable the wisdom of an experienced attorney can be.
All in a day’s work—YLD council members find success in volunteering Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 On February 23, 2002, the Young Lawyers Division council volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository for the second year in a row.

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