Why Is It Important for Young Lawyers and Law Students to Attend ISBA’s Midyear Meeting?By Genevieve E. Miller, Esq.Young Lawyers Division, November 2024Young lawyers and law students are without a doubt beyond busy, especially during the holiday season and the month of December. ISBA’s Midyear Meeting occurs annually in downtown Chicago, and it is truly such a wonderful and enjoyable networking opportunity you won’t want to miss! This year it is hosted at the JW Marriott in Chicago’s loop on December 12 and 13. Why should YOU make attending this annual affair a priority this holiday season?!? Please allow me to explain.
ISBA & IBF Reception 2024: Honoring Leaders and Celebrating ExcellenceBy Riz AliYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Foundation hosted a memorable reception on August 28, 2024, at the vibrant Hubbard Inn in Chicago, where esteemed members of the legal community gathered to celebrate and honor their leaders.
ISBA Annual Meeting Re-CapBy Kassandra R. MorfinYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024This year, ISBA's Annual Meeting took place in St. Louis, Missouri, known as the country’s “Gateway to the West” and the first U.S. city to host the Olympics in 1904. The ISBA provided an amazing list of places to explore. As an experienced solo traveler, I hoped to check out as many places as I could on my two-day trip!
Why Networking Is Crucial for Law Students and New LawyersBy Taylor TylerYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024Effective networking provides valuable opportunities to establish meaningful connections and convert initial interactions into practical leads.
YLD Members Attend Summer & Fall ISBA EventsYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024YLD members have been busy attending the Association's events, including the Annual Meeting in St. Louis, the Solo & Small Firm Conference in Champaign, YLD's Fall Fest, & the Chicago Sky v. LA Sparks WNBA Game!
YLD Social Event at Penguin Foot PotteryYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024Join YLD for a social event on Sunday, November 17, at Chicago's Penguin Foot Pottery!
Lawyer and Gamer: A Trip to Gen Con 2023By Cody N. FollisYoung Lawyers Division, September 2023Reflections on why it is important to balance work with leisure and entertainment.
Make Time for the ConferenceBy Dane NelsonYoung Lawyers Division, April 2023Three reasons to attend professional conferences.
Filing Under Seal in Federal Court: A Suggestion for ReformBy Daniel R. ThiesYoung Lawyers Division, February 2022In Illinois, motions to seal must be filed before or simultaneously with the main filing to which it relates—but is there a different set of rules that might provide a more rational framework?
Photos from the YLD Holiday PartyYoung Lawyers Division, February 2017The ISBA YLD enjoyed a holiday fundraiser in Chicago on December 8, 2016.
Announcing the ISBA Website for New LawyersBy Marie K. SarantakisYoung Lawyers Division, October 2016The new site is an extension of the ISBA original website, but is specifically tailored to cater to new lawyers’ needs. It lists a plethora of benefits connected with ISBA membership that are especially meaningful to a new attorney, including complimentary access to FastCase legal research, a listing in the Illinois Lawyer Finder referral database, daily case digests, and continuing legal education credits.
Thank you, JanetYoung Lawyers Division, June 2013After 20 years of working with the YLD, ISBA staff member Janet Sosin is retiring. But we couldn’t let her go without telling her just how much she’s meant to us.
YLD Soiree a successBy Deborah LollisYoung Lawyers Division, June 2013Find out just how much this annual fundraiser raised.
ISBA/YLD PILI Internship Award recipient reflects on 2012 summer PILI InternshipBy Meryl ProchaskaYoung Lawyers Division, February 2013During the summer of 2012, the author had the opportunity to serve as a Public Interest Law Initiative intern with the Chicago Medical-Legal Partnership for Children at Health and Disability Advocates.
Professional Development SeriesBy Jessica DurkinYoung Lawyers Division, October 2012Learn more about the YLD's new series of luncheons created to help law students and young lawyers advance their careers.
ISBA YLD’s 14th Annual Holiday Party at the Cubby BearBy Anna P. KrolikowskaYoung Lawyers Division, February 2012Just how much money did the 2011 Holiday Party raise for the Children's Assistance Foundation? Read on to find out.
A thank you to our Holiday Party sponsorsYoung Lawyers Division, February 2012A special thank you to all those who helped make the 14th Annual Holiday Party a success.
