2024: New Year, New LawsBy Thomas M. ConnellyJanuary 2024Brief summaries of some of the new Illinois laws that are likely to impact attorneys and their clients.
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasDecember 2024Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice.
3 Reasons YLD Members Should Attend the Solo and Small Firm ConferenceBy Diana ServosAugust 2024The annual Solo and Small Firm Conference is an invaluable opportunity for lawyers at any stage of their career, but it holds particular benefits for members of Young Lawyers Division.
5 Great Tips for How to Move Up in Your Career as a Young LawyerBy Genevieve E. Miller, Esq.December 2024Time 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.
Annual YLD Speed Networking EventBy Olivia BasuMarch 2024On March 1, 2024, nearly 100 young legal professionals gathered in the ISBA office in downtown Chicago for the annual speed networking event hosted by ISBA’s Young Lawyer’s Division.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinNovember 2024At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Discover the ISBA Mentorship ProgramBy Nichol BensonNovember 2024The 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.
End of Year Reflections for Young LawyersBy Caroline Mazurek CozziDecember 2024As 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.
Expectation Excellence: A Guide to Effective Performance StandardsBy Nicholas CorrellNovember 2024As 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.”
ISBA & IBF Reception 2024: Honoring Leaders and Celebrating ExcellenceBy Riz AliOctober 2024The 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-CapBy Kassandra R. MorfinOctober 2024This 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!
Learning Professional GrowthBy Olivia BasuFebruary 2024Tips for young attorneys struggling with burnout in the first few years of practice.
Making the Most of Your ABA Annual or Midyear MeetingBy Kenneth MatuszewskiAugust 2024In addition to its many other benefits, ISBA offers YLD members the opportunity to serve as delegates to the American Bar Association's Annual and Midyear meetings.
Networking Tips and TricksBy Judith ConwayMarch 2024A mentor's tips to get the most out of networking events.
New Year’s ResolutionsBy Christine HuntJanuary 2024Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
Over 600 Years of WisdomBy Laura A. Josephson-Bernat, J.D., MBANovember 2024Judges and lawyers share professional and personal advice that they wish they had learned earlier in their careers.
Preparing for a Court Appearance: Remembering the BasicsBy Sarah LeRoseMay 2024For younger attorneys, the thought of going to court can be exciting but anxiety inducing, so it is important to remember the basics and that not all cases go to trial before a judge or jury.
Preparing for TrialBy Courtney A. BerlinNovember 2024As 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.
A Rural Practitioner’s Plea for ActionBy Lindy A. GieslerFebruary 2024While rural Illinois was once the home to a greater number of legal practitioners and law firms, these firms have struggled in recent years to attract new attorneys that are willing to take positions in rural areas.
Tag You’re @It: Creative Service With #SocialMediaBy Jamine Morton Rogers & Blake KolesaFebruary 2024Rules permitting alternative service through social media platforms provide a new angle for attorneys hoping to serve the most evasive defendants.
Time Is LimitedBy Nicholas CorrellFebruary 2024A call to extend the time limit on Freedom of Information Act requests.
Upcoming CLE Deadline and Attorney WellbeingBy Nichol BensonMay 2024Attorneys with last names beginning with A through Mmust complete their 30-hour Continuing Legal Education requirement for the current reporting period.
