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Bringing the Dark Into the Light: Eradicating Sexual Misconduct in the Courthouse to Foster a Legal Community That Promotes Respect, Safety, and Equality By Lindsay B. Coleman, Judge Debra B. Walker, & Kelly T. Bennett Women and the Law, March 2021 As we move into 2021, sexual misconduct needs to be brought into the light so it can be eradicated to foster a legal community that promotes respect, safety, and equality.
Good News By Jessica C. Marshall Women and the Law, March 2021 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
‘Women Under Attack’ By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Women and the Law, March 2021 A look at "Women Under Attack," a Women & the Law Committee initiative.
Good News By Jessica C. Marshall Women and the Law, December 2020 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Good News By Jessica C. Marshall Women and the Law, August 2020 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
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WATL Award Recipients By Erin M. Wilson Women and the Law, August 2020 A spotlight on recent Women & the Law Committee award winners.
Women and the Law Celebrates International Women’s Day By Erin Wilson Women and the Law, May 2020 A recap of the ISBA Women & the Law's fourth annual International Women's Day tea.
Four Members of Women & the Law Accepted to Leadership Academy By Deanna Hoyt Women and the Law, February 2020 The Women & the Law Committee has four members participating in the ISBA Leadership Academy, which kicked off in December 2019.
ISBA Member Fiona McEntee Publishes Children’s Book on Immigration By Emily N. Masalski Women and the Law, February 2020 An interview with Fiona McEntee about her path to publishing her first children’s book, Our American Dream.
Mixology Event By Erin Wilson Women and the Law, November 2019 An overview and photo of the Women & the Law Committee's mixology kick-off event.
Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County By Deanna Hoyt Women and the Law, September 2019 An overview of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County's monthly lunches in Waukegan.
Getting to Know Jennifer Luczkowiak By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, September 2019 A spotlight on Jennifer Luczkowiak, including her career path, biggest influences, and best advice to new lawyers.
Kristen Prinz’s 10-Year Firm Anniversary By Erin Wilson Women and the Law, September 2019 A Q-&-A interview with Kristen Prinz, whose firm recently celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Good news column Women and the Law, April 2019 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Getting to know Kelly Giraudo By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, October 2018 An 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. Rochford Women and the Law, October 2018 A summary and review of RBG, the film that chronicles the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
WATL August spa outing By Erin Wilson Women and the Law, October 2018 The Women and the Law Committee hosted a unique networking event after a recent meeting.
“Together WE Can Make a Difference”—WOMEN EVERYWHERE: PARTNERS IN SERVICE PROJECT Women and the Law, April 2011 Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project, Inc. (WE) will host its annual Educational Projects Day on Friday, April 15, 2011.
Azerbaijan: Patricia Bronte’s legal reform experience By E. Lynn Grayson Women and the Law, March 2002 Patricia 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 Act By Kim Anderson Women and the Law, March 2002 Effective October 1, 1999, the State of Illinois passed legislation making failure to pay child support a felony.
Women Everywhere: Partners in Service project May 17, 2002 By Kim Anderson Women and the Law, March 2002 Plant flowers, paint a fence, or show women how to navigate the court system to obtain an order of protection.
Women in Afghanistan By E. Lynn Grayson Women and the Law, March 2002 Since the tragic events of September 11, Americans have developed keener awareness of the political struggles within Afghanistan, including the plight of women.
Appellate court receptions provide networking opportunities By Claire A. Manning Women and the Law, December 2001 One of the goals of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Women and the Law is to "encourage women in their involvement in the legal community at all levels."
Two awards bestowed upon the Women Everywhere Service Project By Sharon L. Eiseman Women and the Law, December 2001 Two bar associations have presented awards to the Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project.
ABA Commission on Women honors Laurel G. Bellows By Celia G. Gamrath Women and the Law, October 2001 The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession presented one of its most prestigious honors--the Margaret Brent Award--to Chicago lawyer Laurel G. Bellows last month.
Community outreach: Center for Conflict Resolution­ helping lawyers and clients resolve disputes without going to war By Julia C. Langfelder Women and the Law, October 2001 When practicing family law, attorney Suzi Schrader battled with opposing counsel every day in court or in negotiations. She fought for the best outcome for her clients.
Community outreach: Women In Need Growing Stronger (“WINGS”)—Providing support for homeless women and children By E. Lynn Grayson Women and the Law, October 2001 WINGS, one of the organizations supported by the Women Everywhere project, is a non-profit comprehensive transitional housing program dedicated to ending homelessness for women and children in the Northwest Chicago suburbs.
Girls and science ­ meet InnerLink By Susan Lynam Women and the Law, October 2001 Susan Witt, the past chair of the Women and the Law Committee, would like to introduce you to a small (for now) company located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, called InnerLink.
Letter from the editors Women and the Law, October 2001 Two recent decisions from the Seventh Circuit highlight our news report this month. In the first report, Sharon Eiseman describes a Seventh Circuit decision that struck down Cook County's set-aside program for women and minority-owned business enterprises.
A profile in success: Irene Bahr By Terrie Rymer Women and the Law, October 2001 Meet Irene Bahr. A founding member and first chair of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law, Irene was recently elected secretary of the ISBA.

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