The Catalyst

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

2016 Articles

Spotlight on Kelly Thames Bennett By Cindy G. Buys October 2016 Learn more about this dynamic member of the Women & The Law Committee, who has followed an interesting and unusual path to law.
Spotlight on Shira Truitt—Getting to know a genuine Champion for Diversity and Defender of Justice By Mary F. Petruchius March 2016 Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.
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A successful Laughter in the Law Luncheon By Kelly Parfitt June 2016 On March 8, the Illinois State Bar Association’s Women and the Law Committee hosted its annual luncheon, ‘Laughter in the Law,’ at Maggiano’s in downtown Chicago.
Thoughts on Serial and bias By Tracy Douglas October 2016 In 2014, the Serial podcast examined the conviction of Adnan Syed in Maryland. There has been much discussion of what went wrong and mistakes by cops and attorneys, but there was not a lot of discussion of the racial and gender bias that may have played a role.
Upcoming Attorney Moms Lunch March 2016 We will be hosting an “Attorney Moms” lunch at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Why divorce lawyers should be tuning in more with their “sensitive side” to relate better to clients By Alexandra Martinez March 2016 It can be very difficult and emotionally draining to truly empathize with a client.
Zonta celebrates 97 years of advancing the status of women By Melissa M. Olivero March 2016 Zonta International is the only international service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women.