YLDNews

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Young Lawyers Division

2023 Articles

Simple Self-Care By Samantha A. Bobor October 2023 Tips for balancing self-care with the demands of being a young lawyer.
Six Tips to Automate Your Law Practice: How to Increase Efficiency and Profitability By Marie Sarantakis April 2023 While time is often the most scarce resource for anyone running a law firm, examining ways to make your practice more efficient is time well spent as it can free up a substantial amount of time in the long run.
Skip-the-Line Program – Eliminating the ‘Time Tax’ to Serve You Better By Alexi Giannoulias August 2023 The Secretary of State's “Skip-the-Line Program” is an important step to improve the customer experience using a multi-pronged approach designed to eliminate the unpredictability of wait times at Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities that Illinoisans have experienced for far too long.
The Three C’s When Dealing With Professionalism Issues: Calm, Cool, and Collected By Kayla M. Hickey February 2023 Cook County Circuit Court's local rule regarding civility may serve as a mdoel for every circuit court in Illinois.
Top 5 Things to Know for Your Practice Area: Asylum Law By Fabiola Villalpando March 2023 Five practice tips for young lawyers in the area of immigration and asylum law.
Top Five Things to Know About Family Law By Nichol Broshous April 2023 Five important aspects of practicing family law for young lawyers to keep in mind.
Understanding Source of Income Discrimination By Tex Pasley May 2023 The Illinois Human Rights Act was recently amended to prohibit “source of income” discrimination in housing.
Upcoming ISBA Reception August 2023 ISBA's Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception will be held on September 14, 2023.
Upcoming ISBA YLD Book Club August 2023 Join us for a chat with Hon. James M. Varga on September 13, 2023.
Update on the ISBA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Regarding Disability and Disabled People By Patti Chang January 2023 Updates on the ISBA's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives with respect to disability and disabled people.
A Welcome From the 2023-2024 YLD Chair: Connection and Gratitude By Natali P. Thomas August 2023 A note from the chair.