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Shawn S. Kasserman
Until We Meet Again
By Shawn S. Kasserman
June
2024
Column
, Page 10
The 2023-24 ISBA President reflects on his year of growth, and growing number of friends.
Lifting Each Other Up
By Shawn S. Kasserman & Dr. Diana Uchiyama
May
2024
Column
, Page 8
The Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program provides a lifeline to those in need of mental health and substance use support.
A Swing and a Hit!
By Shawn S. Kasserman
April
2024
Column
, Page 8
On the benefits of taking a break.
Get Out There
By Shawn S. Kasserman
March
2024
Column
, Page 9
Bar association events of all sizes and locations are great places for making new friends, receiving and giving support, and sharing ideas.
Our Responsibility
By Shawn S. Kasserman
February
2024
Column
, Page 8
Keeping alive the spirit and aspirations of the ISBA Assembly’s June 2020 resolution concerning racial justice.
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The Sun Always Rises
By Shawn S. Kasserman
January
2024
Column
, Page 8
An epiphany received by the author as his mother recovers from emergency brain surgery.
Holiday greetings from the ISBA’s 2023-24 officers
By Shawn S. Kasserman
December
2023
Column
, Page 8
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season on behalf of the officers and staff of the Illinois State Bar Association.
So Many Ways to Help Others
By Shawn S. Kasserman
November
2023
Column
, Page 8
The ISBA has an important role to play in providing access to legal services for low-income Illinoisans.
Above the Fray
By Shawn S. Kasserman
October
2023
Column
, Page 8
When lawyers opine on contentious issues, they should learn the facts first.
Being the Best You Can Be
By Shawn S. Kasserman
September
2023
Column
, Page 8
A life coach can change your life.
Growing Together
By Shawn S. Kasserman
August
2023
Column
, Page 8
Each of us for all of us and all of us for each of us.
Dip Your Toe In!
By Shawn S. Kasserman
July
2023
Column
, Page 8
A lucky ISBA president’s call to action.
Ready to Make a Difference?
By Shawn S. Kasserman
January
2023
Column
, Page 9
Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
Ready to Make a Difference?
By Shawn S. Kasserman
December
2022
Column
, Page 9
Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
Ready to Make a Difference?
By Shawn S. Kasserman
November
2022
Column
, Page 10
Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
Ready to Make a Difference?
By Shawn S. Kasserman
October
2022
Column
, Page 10
Nominate Yourself for an ISBA Committee or Section Council
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