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.
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.
Learning Professional GrowthBy Olivia BasuFebruary 2024Tips for young attorneys struggling with burnout in the first few years of practice.
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.
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.
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.
