The author in this article discusses cases where members of credentialing organizations sue the organization for injunctive relief and monetary damages. He discusses the role of the arbitrator and causes that appear to prompt members to pursue redress through the
The Care and Feeding of a Lawyer Who’s Finally Done With Something
As I write this, I’ve spent the last two weeks preparing for and then actually in trial, with a two-day interruption for a nerd friend conference. I am finally done, and am using the one functioning brain cell I have
Commission on Professionalism, Illinois Law Schools, and Legal Organizations Elevate 1Ls from Historically Underrepresented Communities through Jumpstart Program
Jumpstart students pictured with Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.) as well as Deans, faculty, and staff from Illinois law schools and the Commission on Professionalism.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to report that first-year law students
ABA Profile of the Legal Profession: The Judiciary is Vast, But Not Terribly Varied
The judiciary is less homogenous than it used to be, but the judges and justices sitting on federal and state benches remain overwhelmingly male and overwhelmingly white, according to the ABA’s Profile of the Legal Profession, an annual report
Ethical "Info Wars"
What the heck…I mean you all saw that, right?
I’ve been deep in trial prep the last few days (and ahead of seeing my nerd friends at the Chicago conference, but that doesn’t mean my phone hasn’t been utterly lit up, as happens whenever a lawyer does something
Equifax issued incorrect, lower credit scores for millions
Last week we published our podcast with SaraEllen Hutchison, talking about credit reporting and how it affects consumers. And in a bizarre twist of fate, Equifax is in the news this week for having send lenders
Lawyers: Improve Your Presentation Skills Using One Simple Tool
Lawyers speak publicly all the time. Whether it’s arguing your client’s case before a judge, pitching new business, or engaging with colleagues in the boardroom, to be a successful attorney, lawyers must be able to clearly articulate their position and
Class of 2021 Law Grads Entered One of the Strongest Legal Job Markets Ever. What Does This Mean for Future Grads?
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the release of a Profiles in Professionalism video featuring Justice Rita B. Garman (Ret.).
The Commission’s Profiles in Professionalism series highlights distinguished members of the legal profession at
Justice Rita B. Garman: Blazing a Trail for Women in Law
When Justice Rita B. Garman retired from the Illinois Supreme Court on July 7, 2022, she did so as the longest-serving judge in Illinois. However, Garman’s road to the Court was not without its challenges.
She entered law school in