Articles From 2009

Chairman’s corner By Joseph P. O’Keefe Federal Taxation, December 2009 As the current Chair of the Federal Taxation Section Council for 2009 – 2010, first let me welcome you and thank you for your continued membership in the Federal Taxation Section. 
Chair’s closing remarks By Thomas M. Battista State and Local Taxation, June 2009 A message from outgoing chair Thomas Battista.
Chair’s Column By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, December 2009 In appreciation for his service, Elmhurst College alumni established in 1984 an endowed lecture fund, dedicated to Dr. Rudolf G. Schade who had been chairman of the department of history and the division of social sciences at Elmhurst College. 
Chair’s column By Ross S. Levey Family Law, December 2009 Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of speaking at lectures put on by three different organizations: The Illinois State Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and The Lilac Tree: Resources for Divorcing Women 
Chair’s column By Hon. Brian L. McPheters General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2009 A message from Section Chair Brian McPheters.
Chair’s Column By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, October 2009 A message from Section Chair J.A. Sebastian.
Chair’s Column By Annemarie E. Kill Women and the Law, September 2009 A message from Chair Annemarie Kill. 
Chair’s column By Hon. Brian L. McPheters General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2009 A message from Section Chair Brian McPheters.
Chair’s Column By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, September 2009 A message from Section Chair J.A. Sebastian.
Chair’s Column By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, July 2009 A message from Section Chair J.A. Sebastian.
Chair’s column By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Bench and Bar, June 2009 A message from Section Chair Edward Schoenbaum.
Chair’s column By Champ W. Davis, Jr. Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2009 A note from Chair Champ Davis Jr.
Chair’s Column By E. Lynn Grayson Women and the Law, May 2009 A message from Chair E. Lynn Grayson. 
Chair’s Column By J.A. Sebastian General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2009 A Section accomplishment update from Chair J.A. Sebastian.
Chair’s column By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Bench and Bar, April 2009 At the January 23, 2009 meeting of the Conference of Chief Judges in Chicago, Judge Ed Schoenbaum was privileged not only to be allowed to make a presentation to this group but also to establish a dialogue with them.
Chair’s Column By E. Lynn Grayson Women and the Law, March 2009 A message from Chair E. Lynn Grayson.
Chair’s Column By J.A. Sebastian General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2009 A Section update from Chair J.A. Sebastian.
Chair’s Column By Champ W. Davis, Jr. & Christine Polk Mohr Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2009 A note from the ADR Section Chair.
Chair’s column: It’s your section, use it By Hon. Brian L. McPheters General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2009 A message from Section Chair Brian McPheters.
Chair’s column: Legal library resources free and available By Hon. Brian L. McPheters General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2009 If you live too far from Chicago to be able to use the Daley Center Law Library, you may have a law library in your own courthouse. Unfortunately, these are often not extensive or current or have many subscription services. Alternative research locations may still be available to you.
Chair’s Column: Lincoln’s thoughts still pertinent By J.A. Sebastian General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2009 As our Supreme Court considers new rules of professional conduct and rules governing retainer agreements, the remarks of Mr. Lincoln are worth repeating and are reproduced below for your consideration.
Chair’s comment By Jennifer M. Dixton December 2009 I look forward to an exciting new year for the Antitrust & Unfair Competition Law Section and it is with great pleasure that I serve as this year’s Chair of the Section Council. 
Chair’s Comment By Mildred L. Calhoun June 2009 A note from Section Chair Millie Calhoun.
Chair’s Comment By Mildred L. Calhoun March 2009 A message from Section Chair Millie Calhoun.
Chair’s Comment By Mildred L. Calhoun January 2009 A message from Section Chair Millie Calhoun.
Chair’s comment page By Marc Christopher Loro Administrative Law, August 2009 A message from Chair Marc Loro. 
Chair’s comment page, December 2009 By Marc Christopher Loro Administrative Law, December 2009 A message from Section Chair Marc Loro.
Chair’s comment page, October 2009 By Marc Christopher Loro Administrative Law, October 2009 A message from Chair Marc Loro.
Chair’s comment page, September 2009 By Marc Christopher Loro Administrative Law, September 2009 A note from Chair Marc Loro.
Chambers and partners: Importance of third-party recognition By E. Lynn Grayson Women and the Law, December 2009 Within the last decade, third-party recognition has emerged as a critical element impacting a lawyer’s perceived success including his or her professional reputation, career advancement and perhaps more important, business development opportunities.