Bench and Bar
The mission of the Bench and Bar Section is to forge a spirit of cooperation, collegiality and exchange among state and federal judges and the practicing bar, and to enhance the court system, the administration of justice for the public, and the relationship between judges and lawyers.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — August 2017
- The challenge of pro bono legal service
- Editor’s column
- A commitment to truth
- Michael Tardy retires as Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- People v. Way: A defendant charged with aggravated DUI may raise the affirmative defense of sole proximate cause
- Summer externs = HUGE Help
- Looking ahead: A reflection on the emerging diversity in the law profession
- Busted: The myth of the digital native
- Recent appointments and retirements
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Tools and Resources
- The Bench and Bar discussion group is available to section members via the My Discussions Groups page.
- Useful links
- Resources for Judicial Candidates
- Courtroom 21 Project
- Report and Recommendations of the ISBA's Special Committee on Judicial Disqualification Standards
Leadership
