The Catalyst

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law

August 2016 • Volume 22 • Number 1 •

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In This Issue

Chair’s column

By Julie A. Neubauer

A message from Committee Chair Julie Neubauer.
Spotlight interview with Margaret Manetti of Codilis & Associates

By Erin Wilson

Learn more about Margaret Manetti of Codilis & Associates and her practice, family and interests.

ISBA Human Rights Section Council Gertz awarded to Cindy Galway Buys

By Kelly Parfitt

Through her tireless representation, research and advocacy, Professor Buys has sought to give dignity and freedom to those seeking a better life in the United States.

Life events

This month, we have three items to share involving members of the Women and the Law Committee.

Debra Pogrund Stark of the John Marshall Domestic Violence Clinical Advocacy Program awarded the ISBA Excellence in Legal Education Award for 2016

By Sherry A. Mundorff

Our Committee nominated The John Marshall Domestic Violence Clinical Advocacy Program for the ISBA Excellence in Legal Education Award for 2016.

CLE

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November 21 | Chicago
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November 22 | Online
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December 13 | Chicago
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January 9 | Online
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January 15 | Online

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