ISBA YLD’s 14th Annual Holiday Party at the Cubby BearBy Anna P. KrolikowskaYoung Lawyers Division, February 2012Just how much money did the 2011 Holiday Party raise for the Children's Assistance Foundation? Read on to find out.
A thank you to our Holiday Party sponsorsYoung Lawyers Division, February 2012A special thank you to all those who helped make the 14th Annual Holiday Party a success.
ISBA YLD grants provide assistance for children in needBy Michael G. Bergmann & Arturo HernandezYoung Lawyers Division, October 2011Through a variety of social events and fundraisers, the YLD raises money each year to support this ISBA Children's Assistance Fund.
Report on ABA YLD Annual MeetingBy Tarek A. Fadel & Kenya A. Jenkins-WrightYoung Lawyers Division, October 2011This year’s annual meeting was extremely exciting for ISBA and the Chicago-land area. Michael Bergmann, a member of the ISBA YLD council, was elected chair of the ABA YLD.
YLD golf outing a successBy George L. SchoenbeckYoung Lawyers Division, October 2011The Golf Outing, held this past August, raised more than $11,000 for the YLD's Children's Assistance Fund.
YLD offers CLE seminarsBy Debra Liss ThomasYoung Lawyers Division, August 2011The YLD continually presents CLE seminars that meet the needs and expectations of its members.
Summer Soiree wrap-upBy Meghan O’BrienYoung Lawyers Division, June 2011A recap of the YLD's successful Third Annual Summer Soiree, held on May 6, 2011.
Tips for new lawyersBy Cade CumminsYoung Lawyers Division, June 2011A few suggestions for new attorneys as you take the bar exam and look for employment.
Report on ABA YLD Midyear MeetingBy Tarek A. Fadel & Kenya A. Jenkins-WrightYoung Lawyers Division, April 2011The Assembly of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division met on February 12, 2011.
13th Annual Holiday Party a successBy Jessica DurkinYoung Lawyers Division, February 2011The Annual Holiday Party raised more than $16,000 for the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund.
Financial tips for young lawyersBy Erich GerlachYoung Lawyers Division, February 2011Saving now will give you the foundation for wealth later on and protect you during difficult times. Here's how you can do it.
ISBA offers multitudes of member benefits in its Member MarketplaceBy Debra Liss ThomasYoung Lawyers Division, February 2011The ISBA Member Marketplace has teamed up with numerous companies to provide discounts to members on common, everyday services lawyers need. Check out the list of companies offering discounts here.
ISBA YLD Vice Chair co-authors The Illinois Survival Guide: Best Practices for New LawyersBy Anna P. KrolikowskaYoung Lawyers Division, February 2011The new book, co-sponsored by the ISBA, offers advice on topics ranging from everything they forgot to teach you in law school to the top 10 mistakes new lawyers make, and the importance of achieving balance and avoiding burnout. Click here to check it out and get 15% off.
A young lawyer, thinking like a start-up business ownerBy Patrick G. KingYoung Lawyers Division, February 2011Similar to a start-up business, a young lawyer must begin somewhere and start small. This article offers tips for cost-effective and practical ways a young lawyer can be seen and heard.
2010 Young Lawyers of the Year namedYoung Lawyers Division, June 2010Gina DeBoni of Chicago and Diana M. Law of Aurora are the 2010 ISBA Young Lawyers of the Year Award recipients.
Report on ABA YLD Midyear MeetingBy Tarek A. FadelYoung Lawyers Division, April 2010The ABA Young Lawyers Division is the ABA’s largest entity with more than 147,000 members.
Interview with a former YLD Chair: Meredith RitchieBy Marron MahoneyYoung Lawyers Division, February 2010On a day just like any other, when boarding the bus to make her usual morning commute to the Chicago loop in 1994, Meredith Ritchie, a graduate of DePaul College of Law in Chicago, was unaware that the path of her legal career was about to change.
Letter to new admittees from the YLD ChairBy Kelley A. GandurskiYoung Lawyers Division, December 2009On behalf of the Illinois State Bar Association/Young Lawyers Division, I congratulate all of you on your admittance to the Illinois Bar.
Report on ABA YLD meeting, BirminghamBy Gina Arquilla DeBoniYoung Lawyers Division, December 2009The ABA Young Lawyers Division held its Fall Conference on October 22-24, 2009 in Birmingham, AL.
