ISBA President Paula H. Holderman and YLD Chair Jean Kenol discuss some of the challenges facing new lawyers how the Young Lawyers Division is helping them face those challenges. They also discuss the upcoming YLD Professional Development Luncheon Series and other events, like the Young Lawyers Holiday Party on Dec. 6. Kenol also sits on the ISBA Board of Governors and practices at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross in Joliet.
ISBA News
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October 31, 2013 |
ISBA News
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October 29, 2013 |
ISBA News | Events
The second luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal career. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics while also taking questions from the audience. This luncheon program will feature sitting judges offering tips to young lawyers on how to make a good impression in the courtroom.
Speakers:
- The Honorable James F. Holderman, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- The Honorable Thomas R. Mulroy, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division
The Honorable Laura C. Liu, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division
When/Where:
- November 13, 2013, noon to 1 p.m.
- ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Suite 900
- Chicago, IL 60603
Moderator:
- Jessica Durkin, Co-Chair of YLD's Professional Development Committee, Associate, Miroballi Durkin & Rudin
Cost: $10 includes lunch. Cancellations will be accepted and refunded through Friday, November 8. After November 8, no refunds will be given for cancellations.
No MCLE credit is available for this program.
Deadline to register is 4 pm, November 8.
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October 18, 2013 |
Practice News | ISBA News
ISBA President Paula H. Holderman discusses the Future of the Courts and specifically the funding of the courts with retired Judge Patricia Golden. Judge Golden co-chaired the ISBA Special Committee on Fair and Impartial Courts last year and will be co-chairing the Future of the Courts Committee this year.
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October 15, 2013 |
ISBA News
The Illinois Bar Foundation has added two members to its Board of Directors.
Newly-elected members are Deane B. Brown, of Highland Park, a partner in the Chicago law firm of Beermann, Pritikin, Mirabelli, Swerdlove LLP; and Karen McNulty Enright, of Elmhurst, an attorney with McNabola Law Group, in Chicago.
The mission of the Illinois Bar Foundation is to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity. The Illinois Bar Foundation is located at 20 S. Clark St., Suite 910, Chicago, IL 60603, and the phone number is (312) 726-6072.
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October 8, 2013 |
ISBA News | Events
The second luncheon in a three-part luncheon series aimed at teaching law students and young attorneys practical steps in developing their legal career. Each luncheon will feature esteemed panelists discussing a variety of topics while also taking questions from the audience. This luncheon program will feature sitting judges offering tips to young lawyers on how to make a good impression in the courtroom.
Speakers:
- The Honorable James F. Holderman, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- The Honorable Thomas R. Mulroy, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division
The Honorable Laura C. Liu, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division
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October 8, 2013 |
ISBA News | Member Services
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of September 2013 ISBA helped people in need of legal services find lawyers in the following areas:
Here are the results for September 2013:
- 429 phone referrals made by Lawyer Finder staff
- Most requested areas of law: Family (65), Personal Injury (54), Criminal Law (48), Real Estate (47), Employment Law (41) and Civil Disputes (22)
- 21,252 visits to IllinoisLawyerFinder.com (18,857 unique visitors)
Want to be part of the ISBA Lawyer Finder Service? Call (800) 252-8908 and ask for the Legal Department, or visit www.illinoislawyerfinder.com
Clients should call (800) 922-8757.
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October 4, 2013 |
ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association will hold its annual election in March 2014. Campaign season began on Oct. 1 for open ISBA seats including the office of 3rd Vice President, 5 seats on the Board of Governors and 22 Cook County seats on the Assembly.
The notice of election is now available.
Find out more at http://www.isba.org/elections
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October 3, 2013 |
Practice News | ISBA News
ISBA President Paula H. Holderman asks Illinois Supreme Court Justice and former ISBA Board member Mary Jane Theis about how the court selects its cases, the justices living together in Springfield and the court's move to Chicago for this term.
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October 2, 2013 |
ISBA News
Looking for a chance to lead? To grow? To make a difference in the Illinois State Bar Association and the legal profession? Then consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2014-15.
As president-elect, it’s my privilege to make appointments to councils and committees for the coming fiscal year. These small but influential groups are the lifeblood of the ISBA. They produce newsletters and CLE programs, propose legislation, and help ISBA serve its members in countless ways.
More than 1,000 ISBA members serve on committees and section councils. It’s a great way to make new friendships and advance your career. While not everyone can be appointed, all who seek appointment will be considered. I encourage each of you – especially young lawyers and others whose participation makes the ISBA more diverse – to complete the online form at isba.org/membergroups/nominations.
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September 23, 2013 |
ISBA News
Make a charitable donation to Chicago Law and Education Foundation (CLEF) and your gift may be doubled.
CLEF operates legal clinics in several Chicago Public High Schools and has gained national attention for its endeavors. CLEF has been funded by the Illinois Bar Foundation for several years and it can benefit from the generous support of the legal community.
Any new or increased donation to CLEF made on or before Sept. 30 will earn a dollar-for-dollar match from the Illinois Bar Foundation – up to the first $5,000 donated. Help grow and stabilize the funding for one of Chicago’s most unique legal services organizations.
Please consider making a donation today and earn a match from the Illinois Bar Foundation. Donate now at www.lawclef.org.