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A Grateful Journey to the Bench

By Sonni Choi Williams
April
2025
Column
, Page 8
ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams on her recent appointment as a judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court.

Journey to Seoul

By Sonni Choi Williams & Ian Williams
March
2025
Column
, Page 8
The 2025 ISBA President’s Trip to Seoul, South Korea, begins with an enchanting history of an ancient land.

Saying No to Bullying

By Sonni Choi Williams
February
2025
Column
, Page 8
A personal reflection on the results of the Illinois Supreme CourtCommission on Professionalism’s 2024 bullying study.

An Immigrant’s Story

By Sonni Choi Williams
January
2025
Column
, Page 8
A second-year law student at Northern Illinois University College of Law shares her passion for the law and helping others.

Holiday greetings from the 2024-25 president and officers of the ISBA.

By Sonni Choi Williams
December
2024
Column
, Page 8
Wishing you a festive and happy holiday season on behalf of the officers and staff of the Illinois State Bar Association.

Run for ISBA Leadership. It’s Worthwhile!

By Sonni Choi Williams
November
2024
Column
, Page 8
Election season is upon us. Time to get involved.

Bringing Light Into Darkness

By Sonni Choi Williams
October
2024
Column
, Page 8
Domestic violence remains a problem in Illinois and across the nation. This month provides a good opportunity to get involved.

Behind the Scenes

By Sonni Choi Williams
September
2024
Column
, Page 10
Thanking all ISBA employees for what they do.

A Worthy Recipient

By Sonni Choi Williams
August
2024
Column
, Page 12
Applauding the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism for its recent honor.

Up and Running

By Ed Finkel
July
2024
Cover Story
, Page 24
Sonni Choi Williams, the first woman of color to serve as ISBA president, has traveled an arduous but inspiring road to leadership.

You Belong in the Room

By Sonni Choi Williams
July
2024
Column
, Page 10
New ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams reflects on her lifelong journey, and how it prepared her for her presidential year.

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.
1 comment (Most recent February 9, 2024)

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.

A Labor of Love

By Rory T. Weiler
June
2023
Column
, Page 10
The 146th president of the ISBA recounts his travels throughout Illinois and signs off as he completes his term.

It’s May

By Rory T. Weiler
May
2023
Column
, Page 8
Celebrating trailblazing female attorneys of the past and present.

It’s All About Access—and Innovation

By Rory T. Weiler
April
2023
Column
, Page 10
The ISBA and access-to-justice barriers in Illinois’ rural and urban areas.

Learning From the Past, Keeping an Eye on the Future

By Rory T. Weiler
March
2023
Column
, Page 8
Female attorneys and judges, once an impossibility in the U.S., have become indispensable.

Racism, Change, and Me

By Rory T. Weiler
February
2023
Column
, Page 8
What it means to be a part of the conversation on race in America.
1 comment (Most recent February 2, 2023)

Learning From the Past, Keeping an Eye on the Future

By Rory T. Weiler
January
2023
Column
, Page 8
January is upon us; therefore, in the spirit of Janus, it is fitting to look both back and ahead.

Holiday Message

By Rory T. Weiler
December
2022
Column
, Page 8
The Illinois Bar Journal’s annual holiday greetings from the ISBA’s elected officers and staff.

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