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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work By Rutherford P. Dinkelridge, IV Young Lawyers Division, January 2020 Tips and tricks for effective teamwork.
Navigating Your Domestic Relations Court Appearance in Cook County By Karen VanderMeer Young Lawyers Division, November 2019 Practical tips to help new attorneys navigate domestic relations court appearances in Cook County.
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When Form Construction Contracts Are Not Enough: Top 5 Construction Contract Drafting Tips By Mallory P. Sanzeri Young Lawyers Division, November 2019 An overview of the common clauses in form construction contracts that can leave contractors exposed to unnecessary litigation.
Speaking to my newly-admitted self By Jennifer A. Haase Young Lawyers Division, June 2019 Words of advice for new attorneys who may be feeling overwhelmed entering the practice of law.
Trying your first case: A primer on getting to opening statements By Bruno R. Marasso Young Lawyers Division, June 2019 An outline of what needs to be done to prepare to try your first case.
Young lawyer buying out a law practice with a retiring senior partner and the issues related thereto By Leonard F. Amari & Trent West Senior Lawyers, March 2019 A look at the issues any young lawyer must consider before deciding whether to buy out a retiring lawyer's firm.
This is when you know you are fully engaged in the practice of law By Mark D. Hassakis Young Lawyers Division, February 2019 After 42 years of practicing law, ISBA Past President Mark Hassakis shares observations about the practice of law.
The importance of networking By Evan W. Schanerberger Young Lawyers Division, August 2018 Networking is an important skill to cultivate in order to build your book of business and make your job easier.
What to do (and not do) when something goes wrong as a new lawyer By Kate Conway Young Lawyers Division, August 2018 Tips for what to do—and what to avoid doing—when you realize you have made a mistake at work. 
Young lawyer buying out a law practice with a retiring senior partner and the issues related thereto By Leonard F. Amari & Trent West Young Lawyers Division, August 2018 A look at the issues any young lawyer must consider before deciding whether to buy out a retiring lawyer's firm.
Chicago lawyer receives Young Lawyer of the Year Award from ISBA International and Immigration Law, September 2015 International & Immigration Law Section Chair Tejas Shah was recently awarded the prestigious Young Lawyer of the Year Award.
Our own Gary Zhao named one of Chicago Magazine’s ‘40 under 40’ Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2011 Learn more about Gary Zhao, a member of this Committee and a recent Chicago Magazine honoree.
Persuading jurors, judges and arbitrators with trial exhibits By Rodney R. Nordstrom Young Lawyers Division, December 2002 The most common error with trial exhibits is probably the easiest to correct: Getting the trial attorney to pay attention to the importance of his or her trial exhibits.
Attend a party, give the gift of opportunity Young Lawyers Division, October 2002 The YLD's annual holiday party, founded by YLD members Franco A. Coladipietro, Francesco E. DiVito and Scott M. Guetzow, provides a lot more than just an evening of fun and social interaction.
Carl W. Gilmore: “Happy” to be the 2001 ISBA Downstate Young Lawyer of the Year By Chris S. Haaff Young Lawyers Division, December 2001 My involvement with the Illinois State Bar Association began soon after starting law school at the University of Illinois College of Law in August 1994.
The medical malpractice health professional’s report By Laura Caldwell Young Lawyers Division, January 2001 Section 2-622 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure provides that the plaintiff's attorney in any medical malpractice action must attach to her complaint both an affidavit certifying that she consulted with a qualified health care professional who believes there is a reasonable and meritorious cause for the filing of the case and a copy of that health professional's written report setting forth the reasons for his determination. 735 ILCS 5/2-622 (West 1999).
ISBA Law Student Division looking for attorney participants By Chris S. Haaff Young Lawyers Division, November 2000 The Law Student Division of the ISBA is looking for attorneys to participate in its programs with student members. You should volunteer to assist us.
Illinois Creditors’ Bar Association seeks young lawyer members Young Lawyers Division, August 2000 Young Lawyers can often benefit from joining special interest bar associations. Interacting with experienced peers practicing in the same field can provide young lawyers with excellent opportunities for specialized education, networking, and career development.
The formula for calculating the DOI income By Jim Xu Young Lawyers Division, January 2000 As a result of the decline in the real estate market earlier this decade, some borrowers have debt balances on their houses more than the fair market values of their houses.
Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project Young Lawyers Division, January 2000 Do you want to help others, but just don't have extra time?
Protecting your domain name: The trademark dilution solution By Orrin S. Shifrin & Nicole Nehama Auerbach Young Lawyers Division, April 1999 In our cruise along the information superhighway, we will inevitably encounter a few bumps in the road.
Counseling insurance producers on the potential perils of insurance check-up programs By Christopher J. Ondrula Young Lawyers Division, January 1999 In recent years insurance producers seeking to maintain and/or increase business may unknowingly be placing themselves in a risky situation.
Have you always wanted to be a published writer? Young Lawyers Division, January 1999 Well, here's your chance. The YLD Council is accepting articles for publication in the YLD newsletter.
Integrity, honor, duty By Thomas W. Burkart Young Lawyers Division, January 1999 A free and civilized society depends for its survival on the peaceful, nonbarbaric resolution of disputes before impartial, unbiased tribunals.
Investing with an expert in today’s volatile market By Celia G. Gamrath Young Lawyers Division, January 1999 I recently spoke to Jane G. Doyle, a financial advisor and retirement planning specialist with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, to discuss investment strategies for young lawyers in today's volatile market. Here is some of what Jane had to say.

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