Editors’ noteBy Mary F. Petruchius, Sandra Blake, & E. Lynn GraysonDiversity Leadership Council, June 2014An introduction to the issue from Editors Mary Petruchius, Sandra Blake and E. Lynn Grayson.
Katherine Imp and Beauty Beneath The DirtBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, June 2013Law school graduate Kate Imp's new documentary, Beauty Beneath the Dirt, was recently released to the general public.
ISBA Diversity Web pageBy E. Lynn GraysonDiversity Leadership Council, June 2011The ISBA diversity Web page serves as a central repository of the latest diversity-related information, activities and events within the bar association as well as the Illinois legal community. The Web page also provides insight into recent diversity led initiatives and highlights the progress of other Task Force recommendations.
Editor’s commentsBy E. Lynn GraysonDiversity Leadership Council, June 2010A note from Editor E. Lynn Grayson.
Chambers and partners: Importance of third-party recognitionBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, December 2009Within the last decade, third-party recognition has emerged as a critical element impacting a lawyer’s perceived success including his or her professional reputation, career advancement and perhaps more important, business development opportunities.
A green economy: What does corporate counsel need to know?By E. Lynn GraysonCorporate Law Departments, December 2009A media buzz surrounds the politically charged concept of developing a green economy by investing in initiatives that are good for the environment and financially beneficial for business
2007-2009 Task Force on DiversityBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, September 2009The efforts are continuing to ensure that the ISBA is as welcoming an environment as possible to all Illinois attorneys. We invite you to learn more about diversity initiatives within the ISBA by visiting our new diversity Web site at <http://www.isba.org/diversity>.
Chair’s ColumnBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, May 2009A message from Chair E. Lynn Grayson.
The call to action: Advancing women attorneys in leadership in ChicagoBy Jane DiRenzo & E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, March 2009
Chicago law firm signatories to the 2004 Call to Action (CTA) demonstrated success on each of its five goals. Many firms demonstrated real success on the front of advancing women into leadership. Overall, the Chicago legal community made material progress and established some best practices that fed the success of its efforts. Continued progress will be necessary, but the CTA facilitated focus and progress on this important issue.
Chair’s ColumnBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, March 2009A message from Chair E. Lynn Grayson.
Chair’s ColumnBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, December 2008Given the progress of women attorneys in the legal profession, the need for or relevance of women’s bar associations, including similar groups existing within traditional bar associations, often is questioned.
Chair’s ColumnBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, October 2008It is my distinct pleasure to serve as Chair of the Women and the Law Committee this year.
ISBA Task Force on Diversity—Chair’s ReportBy E. Lynn GraysonDiversity Leadership Council, June 2008This year’s Task Force on Diversity resulted in large part from the pipeline project initiated by ISBA President Irene Bahr during her term.
ISBA Task Force on Diversity—Chair’s ReportBy E. Lynn GraysonRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2008This year’s Task Force on Diversity resulted in large part from the pipeline project initiated by ISBA President Irene Bahr during her term.
2007 World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap IndexBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, January 2008On November 8, 2007, the World Economic Forum released its second Gender Gap Index Report – a framework for capturing the magnitude of gender-based disparities across the world and tracking how they evolve over time. The top 20 countries that performed best in the 2007 index are outlined below along with their ranking in 2006.
ISBA Task Force On DiversityBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, January 2008On October 30, 2007, the Task Force on Diversity held its first organizational meeting in Chicago. ISBA President Joe Bisceglia created this special task force in response to recommendations made by the ISBA Diversity Pipeline Project in its report issued in March, 2007.
ISBA Task Force on DiversityBy E. Lynn GraysonRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2007On October 30, 2007, the Task Force on Diversity held its first organizational meeting in Chicago.
Middle East Partnership InitiativeBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, November 2007The Middle East Partnership Initiative (“MEPI”), sponsored by the U.S. State Department, recently invited 39 young professional women from the Middle East and North Africa to the U.S. for six months.
Recent SEC enforcement of environmental financial disclosureBy E. Lynn Grayson & Stephanie M. AilorCorporate Law Departments, September 2007In the past few months, the SEC has resolved a number of pending actions against corporate executives accused of engaging in improper environmental financial reporting.
Flexible hours policies: Success strategies for you and your law firmBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, October 2006All attorneys share a common aspiration—a career that allows for a rich, meaningful personal life coupled with ongoing opportunities for professional development and advancement.
The National Women’s Health Information CenterBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, May 2005The National Women's Health Information Center offers women's health resources and materials for consumers and medical professionals.
Women’s History Month 2005By E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, May 2005March 2005 marked the 18th year celebrating Women's History Month. This special celebration has its origins in the "Women's History Week" organized in 1978 by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women in California.
The Chicago Bar Association/Alliance for Women: Call to Action for Women AttorneysBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, February 2005The Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women announced its Call to Action for women attorneys on January 25, 2005. This Call to Action seeks to increase the number of women partners and to enhance leadership opportunities for women attorneys in law firms.
OAI, Inc. opens “A Place for Change”By E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, October 2004OAI, Inc. is a non-profit workforce development agency founded in 1976. OAI envisions a community where access to education, job training and employment is available to all. OAI believes that extending the opportunity to earn a living wage is a vital step towards creating and sustaining strong communities.
Wildman Harrold hosts “Dismantling the Glass Ceiling” luncheonBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, June 2004On March 11, 2004, Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon's Women in the Practice of Law group hosted a special luncheon entitled "Dismantling the Glass Ceiling and Other Strategies to Promote Women in the Workforce.
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