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Articles From Mary F. Petruchius

Getting to Know the Kane County Bar Association’s First Female President: A Conversation With Susan Tatnall By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, May 2022 An interview with Susan Tatnall, Kane County Bar Association's first female president.
Burned Out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Elder Law, December 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned Out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Mental Health Law, July 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Animal Law, June 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, June 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Family Law, June 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Senior Lawyers, May 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Bench and Bar, May 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Burned out? Overwhelmed? Meet Dr. Diana Uchiyama and the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, May 2019 An interview with Dr. Diana Uchiyama, the executive director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program.
Spotlight on Tracy Weaver, 2017-18 Child Law Section Council chair By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, October 2018 An interview with the Child Law Section's ex-officio, Tracy Weaver
Tips for representing stepparents in uncontested adoption cases By Mary F. Petruchius General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2018 As a private practitioner, you may be retained to represent your client in an uncontested adoption matter. This article outlines the basic procedures for doing so.
Tips for representing stepparents in uncontested adoption cases By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, May 2018 As a private practitioner, you may be retained to represent your client in an uncontested adoption matter. This article outlines the basic procedures for doing so.
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project By Mary F. Petruchius General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2016 The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
Spotlight on Shira Truitt—Getting to know a genuine Champion for Diversity and Defender of Justice By Mary F. Petruchius Diversity Leadership Council, June 2016 Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.
Best practices for private attorneys defending juveniles, or, the top 10 tips for juvenile representation By Mary F. Petruchius General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2016 Some ideas for truly succeeding in representing the juvenile client, and not just the case.
Spotlight on Shira Truitt—Getting to know a genuine Champion for Diversity and Defender of Justice By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, March 2016 Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.
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Getting to know one of the WATL’s newest members: An interview with Kelly Parfitt By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, October 2015 Learn more about Kelly and her life as a lawyer in Chicago.
Getting to know Madame Vice Chair: An interview with Julie Neubauer By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, July 2015 Learn more about this fascinating Committee member!
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The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project By Mary F. Petruchius Diversity Leadership Council, June 2015 The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, April 2015 The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, April 2015 The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
Editors’ note By Mary F. Petruchius, Sandra Blake, & E. Lynn Grayson Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editors Mary Petruchius, Sandra Blake and E. Lynn Grayson.
Girls’ empowerment groups: Shaping the next generation of female leaders By Mary F. Petruchius Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Girls who are empowered with the information taught in groups such as the ones listed in this article are equipped with tools and information to make positive choices and educated decisions regarding their lives.
ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law 2013-14 report By Mary F. Petruchius Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 2013-14 has been a busy year for the Standing Committee on Women and the Law
A final view from the Chair By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, April 2014 A message from Committee Chair Mary Petruchius.
A view from the Chair By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, February 2014 A message from Committee Chair Mary Petruchius.
A view from the Chair By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, December 2013 A message from Committee Chair Mary Petruchius.
Getting to know Alice Henrikson: Brand new WATL Committee member By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, October 2013 An interview with one of the Committee's newest members.
A view from the Chair By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, October 2013 A message from Committee Chair Mary Petruchius.

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