The DuPage Association of Women Lawyers (DAWL) honored ISBA President Paula H. Holderman and Irene Bahr, a past ISBA and DAWL president, on October 10, during a luncheon at Klein Creek Golf Club, in Winfield. The awards recognized Holderman and Bahr for their “inspiration of women in bar leadership.”
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October 17, 2013 |
CLE
Join us in Chicago on Nov. 14 to learn how to value your case for settlement purposes and resolve the complex double-count conundrum when determining maintenance and equitable asset division in family law cases! It is important for family law practitioners to understand what the “value” of a private company really means and how value and income from the same source can sometimes be “double-dipping” to the detriment of one of the parties. Attorneys attending this seminar with intermediate to advanced practice experience will better understand: the financial implications of the privately-held business value, professional corporations and earnings which, in many cases, may be the single largest asset and income source to the marital partnership; what “true” or “economic” income really is and how sometimes forensic accounting techniques must be used to determine income; the tax impact of proposed settlements; how valuation experts can be used in the divorce process to achieve successful settlements and, ultimately, how the expert persuasively presents their conclusions and opinions to the mediator/arbitrator or both lawyers as a “neutral” expert to achieve settlement; how to determine the value of your case so that settlement negotiations are meaningful and reach a fair and equitable resolution; and much more!The program, which qualifies for 7.0 hours MCLE credit, is presented by the ISBA Family Law Section and the ISBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.
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October 16, 2013 |
Practice News
Asked and AnsweredBy John W. Olmstead, MBA, Ph.D, CMCQ. I am the chair of the marketing committee for our 22-attorney insurance defense firm located in the Chicago suburbs. We are considering conducting structured interviews with our top 10 insurance company clients. This would be the first time that we have done this so I would appreciate your thoughts.
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Nearly 30 Boy Scouts from 17 different troops of the Chicago Area Council earned their “Law” merit badge upon completing a day-long clinic offered by NESA CHICAGO in a courtroom of the Richard J. Daley Center on October 5, 2013. The panel was comprised of judges and attorneys from various backgrounds around the city, each of which are Eagle Scouts, including Judge Joseph D. Panarese (Associate Judge, 1st Municipal District Circuit Court of Cook County) and attorneys Howard L. Huntington (of Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC), Lawrence Chesler (retired Sr.
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October 15, 2013 |
Practice News
By Michele Miller Attorneys throughout Illinois will commemorate National Pro Bono week from Oct. 21-25, 2013 in a variety of ways -- from CLE opportunities to social events to a new online system for attorneys to find volunteer legal assignments.
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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 11, 2013 |
CLE
Learn how to successfully navigate the expert testimony process during a civil litigation proceeding with this informative full-day seminar in Chicago on Nov. 8! Expert witnesses are an integral part of the civil litigation process. Because of their training, education and experience, expert witnesses are allowed to testify about the facts, as well as give expert/professional opinions regarding those facts. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of Illinois’ top speakers on expert testimony, as well as from experts in specific fields, including OSHA construction safety and orthopedics.
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October 11, 2013 |
Events
Please join us at the 16th Annual Holiday Party and show your support for the IBF/ YLD Children's Assistance Fund. Initially created to assist with the opening of children's waiting rooms in courthouses across the State of Illinois, the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund has since grown, and now provides funding to organizations across the State of Illinois that provide legal assistance to children, maintain children's waiting rooms in courthouses, work to reduce recidivism of juveniles, and/or work to reduce the incidents of domestic violence in families with children. The YLD has raised more than $350,000.00 for the Children's Assistance Fund over the past fifteen years, due, in large part, to the widespread support and participation in our annual Holiday Party. We hope that you will help us continue this worthy tradition by joining us in person or, if you cannot attend, by contributing to the cause.WHEN: Friday, December 6, 2013, 6:00pm-10:00pmWHERE: Cubby Bear Lounge, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago, IllinoisWHAT: Open Bar, Warm Appetizers, and Live Music by Stache!COST: $35 per person, for tickets purchased on or before November 22, 2013 Discount rate: $30 for law students, for tickets purchased on or before November 22, 2013. $40 per person, for tickets purchased after November 22, 2013Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/holidayparty/registration
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October 10, 2013 |
Events
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission will partner to educate and inform the public about the extradition hearings of Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, and issues of modern day personal liberties. The "Joseph Smith Reenactment & Discussion" will be held on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Logal Center for the Arts, University of Chicago, 915 E. 60th, Chicago. Cost of the event is $15 and valet parking is available. Panelists include: Hon. Sue Myerscough, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; Michael Scodro, Illinois Solicitor General; Jeffrey Colman, Jenner & Block; and Jeffrey Walker, J. Reuben Clark Law School.Visit JosephSmithCaptured.com for more information.
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October 10, 2013 |
Practice News | Events
The ISBA Senior Lawyers Section Council will present "Computer Basics for Senior Lawyers" on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at National Louis University, 122 S. Michigan, Rm. 4024, Chicago. Join the Senior Lawyers with assistance from Young Lawyers at this basic workshop on becoming familiar with your computer. You will become familiar with the computer workstation, using the keyboard and the mouse, menus; Basic typing/word processing; accessing the Internet-how to do searches, “google-ing” and links; and basics of e-mail and email use.Find out more and register at www.isba.org/sections/seniorlawyers/computerbasics