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Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, December 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
An interview with Justice Garman By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret). Bench and Bar, November 2016 Now that her term as Chief Justice has ended, Justice Garman feels “very good at how the Illinois courts have moved forward” on her goals.
An interview with the Chief Justice By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret). Bench and Bar, November 2016 When he started practicing law 52 years ago, Lloyd Karmeier never imagined being an appellate court judge, let alone a Supreme Court Justice.
Read any good books lately? By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, November 2016 Author and Bench & Bar Chair Michael Hyman asked members of this Section to choose one book with a legal bent that they would recommend every lawyer read. Here are the responses.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, November 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Feature: Spotlight on REM members—A Tale of Two “Sisters-in-the-Law” and Their Parallel and Intertwined Pathways to the Bench By Masah S. Renwick Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2016 Recently appointed judges J. Imani Drew and Geraldine D'Souza have followed fascinating paths to their present positions.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, October 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
So you want to be a media star? What you can learn from the judges and lawyers who appear in the media By Hon. Geraldine A. D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2016 Explaining legal issues and court proceedings to the public and having a public who is educated about the legal issues which the courts face every day can only lead to a better court system overall and more trust in the system as a whole.
Judge’s side of the bench By Hon. Ilana Diamond Rovner Bench and Bar, September 2016 Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner shares her thoughts as she marks her 32nd year on the bench.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, September 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, July 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Lawyers can benefit from judicial heuristics By Michael G. Cortina Bench and Bar, June 2016 A look at different cognitive shortcuts and how attorneys can use them to assist their clients.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, June 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Judges should not say “expert” in front of the jury By Evan Bruno Bench and Bar, May 2016 It’s impossible to say for certain whether a judge’s oral designation of a witness as an expert has ever tipped the scales in a jury trial. But more importantly, why does the jury even need to be informed of this evidentiary ruling?
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Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, May 2016 Recent changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, April 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Understanding the new Illinois law requiring judges to advise foreign nationals of their right to consular notification By Mark E. Wojcik Bench and Bar, April 2016 A new Illinois statute that entered into force on January 1, 2016 now expressly requires Illinois judges to advise foreign nationals of their right to have their consulate informed of their arrest or detention
Justice on the move By Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. Bench and Bar, February 2016 A discussion of how we can work to make the courts more accessible to litigants.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, February 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, January 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Jorge Ortiz – New Lake County Chief Judge By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr., (Ret.) Bench and Bar, December 2015 Judge Ortiz is passionate about being a judge and part of the judicial system.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, December 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, October 2015 Changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, September 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, July 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Judge James Holderman retires By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.) Bench and Bar, May 2015 Now, 30-years and one month after his swearing in, Judge Holderman is retiring as a Judge, but not retiring from the legal profession. He is joining one of the mediation and arbitration services where he hopes to continue helping people resolve their disputes.
Judicial candidates still cannot solicit campaign contributions By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.) Bench and Bar, May 2015 The bottom line for judges and judicial candidates in Illinois remains: they may not personally solicit contributions to fund their campaigns. Rather, they must continue to rely upon committees to do the money begging for them.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, May 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, April 2015 Recent changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
From writing fiction to fact—A profile of Justice David Ellis By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.) Bench and Bar, March 2015 Learn more about this dynamic author and Justice on the Appellate Court.

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