Why file the last will and testament?By Michael J. MaslankaSenior Lawyers, November 2018Many clients with whom you consult may be surprised to learn that Illinois law requires that the will of a decedent must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court shortly after the decedent's death.
From the chairBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, June 2018A message from the chair, Timothy J. Howard, as the bar years comes to a close.
October CLE richesBy Eugenia C. HunterSenior Lawyers, October 2016The month of October overflows with live CLE programs specially designed for senior lawyers, presented by the Senior Lawyers Section Council.
How to stay youngBy John W. DamischSenior Lawyers, June 2016John W. Damisch spent his 90th birthday downhill skiing-- see the photo proof!
How and why you should join the Senior Lawyers Discussion GroupBy Don MateerSenior Lawyers, June 2015A step-by-step guide to signing up for the Senior Lawyers Discussion Group, where you can chat with and ask questions of more than 300 fellow senior lawyers.
Law firm succession and exit strategies: Coming to terms with agingBy John W. OlmsteadLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2015Retirement means identifying and having more time to do what you love most. This article provides some ideas for making the difficult transition.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr., Loren S. Golden, Gary T. Rafool, Don Mateer, & Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, June 2014This is the latest of what has become a regular column in the ISBA Senior Lawyer Section Council newsletter. Hopefully you will take a turn in contributing a section on your own “Best Practices” or problems you have in using technology. Please let us know what you need.
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ARDC thoughtsBy John R. CesarioSenior Lawyers, February 2014A look at trends regarding aging in the legal profession, and things senior lawyers should do to prepare for a sudden illness or disability.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Loren S. Golden, Gary T. Rafool, & Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, February 2014The latest installment of this regular column.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Loren S. Golden, Gary T. Rafool, Don Mateer, & Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, October 2013The latest installment of this regular column, and the registration form for our October 18th program, "Computer Basics for Senior Lawyers."
Computer basics for seniorsBy Don MateerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2013Know a senior lawyer who would like to know more about using a computer? Tell them about this special workshop, to take place on October 18, 2013!
That was then, this is nowBy Robert K. DownsSenior Lawyers, June 2013Are the good old days long gone? Or are they now and still available to be enjoyed?
Mediation for senior lawyersBy Patrick J. HitpasSenior Lawyers, February 2013Even if you have done well without mediation in your practice, you may want to use mediation as a resource as you continue your legal career. You may find that mediation helps to make your practice even more successful and enjoyable.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Frank V. Ariano, & Loren S. GoldenSenior Lawyers, February 2013This is the third installment of what hopefully will become a regular column in this newsletter.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum & Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, October 2012This is the second of what we hope will become a regular column in the ISBA Senior Lawyer Section Council newsletter.
Boo hoo! Nothing to do!By Earle MalkinSenior Lawyers, June 2012Some thoughts on what makes a successful retirement.
Keys to active longevityBy Joseph N. DuCantoSenior Lawyers, June 2012Formulated after years of experience and consideration, the author shares his list of what may have contributed to his long life.
Starting somewhereBy Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, June 2012Some guidance for attorneys who haven't yet used an iPad.
Technology for seniorsBy Frank V. Ariano & Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumSenior Lawyers, June 2012The first in what may be a regular column in this newsletter.
Act IIIBy Loren S. GoldenSenior Lawyers, February 2012So, you are entering the last stage of your professional life. This is Act Ill. Before you take the stage in Act III, please read these thoughts from author Loren Golden.
Chairman’s letterBy John J. HoreledSenior Lawyers, June 2011An introduction to the issue from Chair John Horeled.
Law firm succession/Exit strategies: Practice continuation arrangementsBy John W. OlmsteadLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2011Lawyers must invest time and effort to find suitable successors for their firms and to create useful, equitable, practice continuation agreements.
