The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted speed networking and wine tasting events on Friday, Feb. 28, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about wine, socialize, and network. Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors!
Chicago Area
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March 2, 2020 | Events
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February 26, 2020 |
People
Faegre Drinker has built upon its strong foundation serving the construction and energy industry with the addition of Regina Pearson. Pearson joins the firm after serving as in-house counsel at a global engineering and construction company. Pearson will serve as counsel in the firm’s Chicago office.
Pearson delivers transactional, regulatory, litigation and operational counsel to clients in the planning, development and management of major construction projects. She has significant experience advising on energy projects in the liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemical, power and renewable energy sectors.
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February 26, 2020 |
People
Ladewig, Lowell L. Age 79
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February 25, 2020 | CLE
Join us in Chicago or via live webcast from noon until 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19 to learn what attorneys need to know about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This seminar is intended for any practitioner working with clients who are veterans or who have otherwise experienced trauma from violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Attorneys at all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: what PTSD is and how it affects a person; how PTSD is treated; the practice areas that PTSD is most commonly seen throughout our legal system; and how to address PTSD in clients regardless of the source of trauma.
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February 24, 2020 | ISBA News
The ISBA hosted the third session of the 2020 Leadership Academy on Feb. 21 in the Chicago Regional Office. The session focused on diversity and inclusion within the profession and ended with a Chicago Blackhawks game at the United Center.
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February 21, 2020 |
People
Angelina & Herrick, PC, a leading suburban law firm with a concentration in real estate law has announced that attorney Joseph F. Delaney has joined the firm as a Partner. Delaney brings more than three decades of experience to the firm.
As a life-long resident of the northwest suburbs, Delaney is highly regarded among his peers and the many real estate agents and mortgage lenders with whom he has worked throughout his career.
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February 20, 2020 | CLE
Join us in Chicago from 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 9 for an introduction to restorative philosophy, principles, and circle process, as well as their practical use in helping parties who need to communicate in sustainable and respectful ways to move forward. It will be a “first step” in exposing participants to the nuts and bolts of circle process. Restorative justice principles can be applied across multiple practice areas. Attorneys attending this program will better understand: the circle process and the community building that circles foster and inspire; the skill-building that circles support, including listening, communication, critical thinking, analysis, reflection, and collaboration; and how to build upon and apply these skills in working with clients, colleagues, members of the bar, and others as they begin to think about the benefits in fulfilling their roles and carrying out their responsibilities.
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February 18, 2020 | CLE
Join us in Chicago or via a live webcast from 8:10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, March 6 for the ISBA's 11th annual Animal Law Conference, which highlights important animal law updates and examines the advances made in this rapidly-evolving area of practice. Animal law attorneys, general practitioners, environmental/natural resources lawyers, and counsel for municipalities with all levels of practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: the current state of the puppy mill industry in Illinois; how civil litigation is being used to help the treatment of farm animals; the role of undercover investigations in animal law; the ongoing legislative and regulatory reform in the horse racing industry, including the Horseracing Integrity Act; the considerations that go into implementing animal protection legislation in Illinois; how to apply the “well-being of the companion animal” in marriage dissolution cases; the recent developments in the pet insurance industry; how mandatory animal encounter training can help reduce the number of dogs shot by police officers; and what Lewis & Clark’s Aquatic Animal Law Initiative is doing to help aquatic animals.
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February 5, 2020 |
Practice News
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) is seeking law clerks for its Chicago and Springfield offices beginning in the summer of 2020.
Law clerks are eligible to work up to 35 hours per week during the summer months. In the Chicago office only, when school starts in the fall, the ARDC allows law clerks to work approximately 12 to 15 hours per week.
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February 5, 2020 | ISBA News
The ISBA's Leadership Academy met Jan. 24-25 in the Chicago Regional Office. The session featured panel discussions about continuing professional development.