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24 Legal Practice Tips By Colleen L. Sahlas Young Lawyers Division, December 2024 Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice.
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5 Great Tips for How to Move Up in Your Career as a Young Lawyer By Genevieve E. Miller, Esq. Young Lawyers Division, December 2024 Time is limited for young lawyers. We must balance myriad demands from work, personal life, and legal organization responsibilities. It can be challenging to fit everything into a day’s work while looking ahead to achieving your future professional goals. Organization is key. Schedule out every hour of your day. Prioritize deadline-driven matters to help ensure you make the most of your days. Here are some tips that will benefit your future career.
End of Year Reflections for Young Lawyers By Caroline Mazurek Cozzi Young Lawyers Division, December 2024 As the end of the year draws near, young lawyers have an opportunity to pause, reflect, and create a plan for their careers. Amid the never-ending tasks and pressures of the workday, setting aside time for reflection can be a powerful tool for growth. The end of the year also offers a great opportunity to deepen connections within the legal community, including getting more involved in bar associations and engaging in networking opportunities. 
Discover the ISBA Mentorship Program By Nichol Benson Young Lawyers Division, November 2024 The Illinois State Bar Association offers an amazing mentorship opportunity for its members. The idea of the program is that a new attorney is matched up with a more experienced attorney. The new attorney is someone who has been practicing for under five years and the more experienced attorney has been practicing for more than five years. Apply for ISBA's Mentoring Program by December 31, 2024.
Expectation Excellence: A Guide to Effective Performance Standards By Nicholas Correll Young Lawyers Division, November 2024 As an attorney, you may also have a new role as a supervisor at some level. You have support staff that are a part of your team, and you may even have other attorneys that you supervise. On the other hand, maybe you do not directly oversee employees, but you have clients who have issues with managing employees. Managing employees and employee performance is known as “performance management.”
Over 600 Years of Wisdom By Laura A. Josephson-Bernat, J.D., MBA Young Lawyers Division, November 2024 Judges and lawyers share professional and personal advice that they wish they had learned earlier in their careers.
Preparing for Trial By Courtney A. Berlin Young Lawyers Division, November 2024 As a young lawyer, getting ready for trial can be both exhilarating and daunting. The stakes are high and the pressure to perform can feel overwhelming. However, successful trial preparation is grounded in a few essential principles that can set you on the path to victory. By remembering the basics and prioritizing organization, you can navigate the complexities of trial work with confidence. 
Why Is It Important for Young Lawyers and Law Students to Attend ISBA’s Midyear Meeting? By Genevieve E. Miller, Esq. Young Lawyers Division, November 2024 Young lawyers and law students are without a doubt beyond busy, especially during the holiday season and the month of December. ISBA’s Midyear Meeting occurs annually in downtown Chicago, and it is truly such a wonderful and enjoyable networking opportunity you won’t want to miss! This year it is hosted at the JW Marriott in Chicago’s loop on December 12 and 13. Why should YOU make attending this annual affair a priority this holiday season?!? Please allow me to explain. 
ISBA & IBF Reception 2024: Honoring Leaders and Celebrating Excellence By Riz Ali Young Lawyers Division, October 2024 The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Foundation hosted a memorable reception on August 28, 2024, at the vibrant Hubbard Inn in Chicago, where esteemed members of the legal community gathered to celebrate and honor their leaders. 
ISBA Annual Meeting Re-Cap By Kassandra R. Morfin Young Lawyers Division, October 2024 This year, ISBA's Annual Meeting took place in St. Louis, Missouri, known as the country’s “Gateway to the West” and the first U.S. city to host the Olympics in 1904. The ISBA provided an amazing list of places to explore. As an experienced solo traveler, I hoped to check out as many places as I could on my two-day trip!
Why Networking Is Crucial for Law Students and New Lawyers By Taylor Tyler Young Lawyers Division, October 2024 Effective networking provides valuable opportunities to establish meaningful connections and convert initial interactions into practical leads. 
YLD Members Attend Summer & Fall ISBA Events Young Lawyers Division, October 2024 YLD members have been busy attending the Association's events, including the Annual Meeting in St. Louis, the Solo & Small Firm Conference in Champaign, YLD's Fall Fest, & the Chicago Sky v. LA Sparks WNBA Game! 
YLD Social Event at Penguin Foot Pottery Young Lawyers Division, October 2024 Join YLD for a social event on Sunday, November 17, at Chicago's Penguin Foot Pottery!
Lawyer and Gamer: A Trip to Gen Con 2023 By Cody N. Follis Young Lawyers Division, September 2023 Reflections on why it is important to balance work with leisure and entertainment.
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Make Time for the Conference By Dane Nelson Young Lawyers Division, April 2023 Three reasons to attend professional conferences.
Filing Under Seal in Federal Court: A Suggestion for Reform By Daniel R. Thies Young Lawyers Division, February 2022 In Illinois, motions to seal must be filed before or simultaneously with the main filing to which it relates—but is there a different set of rules that might provide a more rational framework?
YLD Holiday Party 2018 highlights Young Lawyers Division, February 2019 Highlights from the 2018 YLD Holiday party.
Photos from the YLD Holiday Party Young Lawyers Division, February 2017 The ISBA YLD enjoyed a holiday fundraiser in Chicago on December 8, 2016.
Announcing the ISBA Website for New Lawyers By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, October 2016 The new site is an extension of the ISBA original website, but is specifically tailored to cater to new lawyers’ needs. It lists a plethora of benefits connected with ISBA membership that are especially meaningful to a new attorney, including complimentary access to FastCase legal research, a listing in the Illinois Lawyer Finder referral database, daily case digests, and continuing legal education credits.
ISBA YLD Day at the Races an annual success Young Lawyers Division, October 2016 See photos from this year's event.
YLD’s Day at the Races Young Lawyers Division, October 2015 Photos from the YLD's recent outing.
ISBA YLD members gather at the Annual Meeting in Lake Geneva By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, August 2015 An insider's look at the YLD's activities at the ISBA's June meeting.
ISBA YLD and JMLS ADR Society co-host career panel at The John Marshall Law School By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, June 2015 On April 6, 2015, the ISBA Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction with the JMLS ADR Society, hosted a panel called “Career Paths in Alternative Dispute Resolution” at The John Marsh
YLD to host a wine tasting and networking event this February By Erin Wilson Young Lawyers Division, February 2015 Save the date-- Feb. 27, 2015-- for this event that's sure to be informative and fun!
ISBA YLD co-sponsors a real estate closing workshop at The John Marshall Law School By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, December 2014 Read more about this recent event.
Five reasons to get involved with the ISBA YLD By Brion Doherty Young Lawyers Division, October 2014 Becoming involved with the YLD has its benefits!
Photos Young Lawyers Division, August 2013 Put faces to names with these pictures of the YLD Section Council.
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The Young Lawyers at the 137th Annual Meeting By Sarah Toney Young Lawyers Division, August 2013 A summary of the YLD's activities at the ISBA Annual Meeting.
Bean Bag Tournament a fun time for all By Marron Mahoney Young Lawyers Division, June 2013 This year's Tournament drew more than 30 teams for competition.
Thank you, Janet Young Lawyers Division, June 2013 After 20 years of working with the YLD, ISBA staff member Janet Sosin is retiring. But we couldn’t let her go without telling her just how much she’s meant to us.

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