The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law celebrated International Women's Day, Women’s History Month, and the accomplishments of women in the legal profession over afternoon tea at the Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 N Park Drive, on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford served as the keynote speaker.
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law and the Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) co-hosted a Professional Development Luncheon on Aug. 17 at the Chicago Office. The luncheon topic was the Illinois Paid Family Leave Act. On hand for the luncheon were Women and the Law Chair Julie Neubauer, Board Co-liaison Bridget Duignan, WBAI President Adria Mossing and ISBA Board member Lisa Nyuli.
In 1991, Anita Hill told the truth about an unjust workplace reality many women were silently facing and still are today: sexual harassment. Join us for a film screening as we look back twenty-three years to one woman's raw testimony, which ignited a national conversation about gender equality and power in the workplace. Tickets are $20 and ISBA members can use the code below to buy one ticket and get one free (limited availability).
What: "Anita: Speaking Truth to Power" Film Screening and Speak Out
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 5–8 p.m.
Where: Corboy Law Center, 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL
Register: womenemployed.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0eF0000008APB2
Discount code: ISBABOGO
Come enjoy appetizers, a drink, and a powerful film screening followed by a speak out with other Chicagoland women about the risks and rewards of speaking truth to power.
What is Myra Bradwell’s legacy to us as attorneys and future attorneys and what is our commitment to carrying forward that legacy? Find out at From Myra Bradwell to Us: Rise Up and Reach Back on Friday, March 21, 2014 at the NIU College of Law. The program will run from 3-5 p.m. with a reception from 5-7 p.m. This event is presented by the ISBA’s Standing Committees on Women and the Law and Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law.
In order to fund this epic event, the ISBA is relying on public contributions & sponsorships. All contributors will be listed in a program and on a board prominently displayed at the reception. Please contact Rachel McDermott at rmcdermott@isba.org or 20 S. Clark, Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60603 to participate.
ISBA President Paula H. Holderman interviews DeKalb attorney Mary Petruchius, Chair of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Women in the Law. They discuss the committee's plans to make a difference in the professional lives of our state's women lawyers and the upcoming networking event at NIU College of Law on March 21.
This ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law will co-sponsor "Closing the Gap: Achieving Gender Pay Equity in Law Firm Compensation" on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 131 S. Dearborn, Chicago. The program runs from 3-5:45 p.m. with a reception following.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/payissues
3:00 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Introduction
Speaker: Roberta Liebenberg, Chair, Commission on Women in the Profession and Senior Partner, Fine, Kaplan and Black, R.P.C.
3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Do We Understand the Pay Gap and How to Fix It?
Moderator: Laurel G. Bellows, Chair, ABA Task Force on Gender Equity and Principal, Bellows Law Group PC
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions: Realistic Approaches to Close the Pay Gap
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Recommendations from Breakout Groups
5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Summary of Next Steps: How Will These Recommendations Be Used?
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law will host "You Had Me at Hello - Using the Rules of Gender Communication" program and reception on Wednesday, June 12 from 4-6 p.m. Andrea S. Kramer of McDermott, Will & Emery LLP in Chicago will be the speaker for the event at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E. Pearson, in the Power, Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom.
The program will be followed by a networking reception. RSVP for this free program by June 5 to Janet Sosin at jsosin@isba.org.