December 2025 Rural Practice Newsletter

By Cari Brett Rincker & Ean R. Albers

A spotlight article series, highlighting a member of the Rural Practice Section Council. 

By Kaylan Huber

The Rural Practice Fellowship Program not only offers invaluable experience to associates and clerks who are placed with law firms throughout the State of Illinois, but rural firms can also greatly benefit from receiving a fellow placement.

By Michael K. Muldoon

This article provides a summary of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9 and the historical evolution of e-filing. 

By Judith Conway

5 tips to help you improve your management skills, foster a smoother work life, and increase the efficiency of your employees. 

By Billie Constant

Mark your calendars for these upcoming CLEs!

By Jessica R. Durkin

At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?