The Carole K. Bellows Women of Influence AwardBy Marylou Lowder KentWomen and the Law, May 2021The Carole K. Bellows Women of Influence Awards honor two individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to raising awareness to the unmet legal needs of women, advocating for action addressing women’s issues or promoting the involvement of women at all levels of the legal community.
An Introduction to the Illinois Force of Lawyers Against Sexual HarassmentBy Dina NinfoWomen and the Law, May 2021The Illinois Force of Lawyers Against Sexual Harassment is a task force of Illinois legal professionals united to study and combat sexism, sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault in the Illinois legal community.
Mixology EventBy Erin WilsonWomen and the Law, November 2019An overview and photo of the Women & the Law Committee's mixology kick-off event.
Association of Women Attorneys of Lake CountyBy Deanna HoytWomen and the Law, September 2019An overview of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County's monthly lunches in Waukegan.
Getting to Know Jennifer LuczkowiakBy Margie Komes PutzlerWomen and the Law, September 2019A spotlight on Jennifer Luczkowiak, including her career path, biggest influences, and best advice to new lawyers.
Kristen Prinz’s 10-Year Firm AnniversaryBy Erin WilsonWomen and the Law, September 2019A Q-&-A interview with Kristen Prinz, whose firm recently celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Good news columnWomen and the Law, April 2019Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Getting to know Kelly GiraudoBy Margie Komes PutzlerWomen and the Law, October 2018An introduction to a new appointee to the Standing Committee on Women and the Law, Kelly Giraudo.
If you are a woman, or if you know one…By Elizabeth M. RochfordWomen and the Law, October 2018A summary and review of RBG, the film that chronicles the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
WATL August spa outingBy Erin WilsonWomen and the Law, October 2018The Women and the Law Committee hosted a unique networking event after a recent meeting.
Azerbaijan: Patricia Bronte’s legal reform experienceBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, March 2002Patricia Bronte, Jenner & Block partner, recently returned from eleven months in Azerbaijan, one of the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union. Pat served as a Rule of Law Liaison in Azerbaijan for the American Bar Association's Central and East European Law Initiative.
Legal update: using the Non-support Punishment ActBy Kim AndersonWomen and the Law, March 2002Effective October 1, 1999, the State of Illinois passed legislation making failure to pay child support a felony.