Practice News

 In his November Illinois Bar Journal article, “Welcome the Stranger,” Administrative Law Judge Junaid “J” Afeef, discusses whether it is morally and ethically imperative to be more inclusive. Inclusiveness, Judge Afeef writes, contributes to increased innovation, improved problem-solving, and expanded access to a broader range of ideas and perspectives. A more diverse network encourages a richer, more nuanced understanding of the global marketplace, enhancing one’s capacity to address multifaceted challenges effectively.

 Building on Aristotle’s teachings concerning logos, pathos, and ethos, retired judge Gino L. DiVito continues his five-part series on trial advocacy in November’s Illinois Bar Journal. In Part Two, “The Essential Elements of Persuasion: What To Do and How and Why To Do It,” Judge DiVito reframes Aristotle’s principles as the three Cs—character, competency, and conviction.

Justice David K. Overstreet of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney’s oath to 50 new lawyers between two bar admission ceremonies on Thursday, November 9, in the Fifth Judicial District.

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and Justice Joy V. Cunningham will administer the attorney’s oath to 1,111 new lawyers over two bar admission ceremony sessions on Thursday, November 9, in the First Judicial District.