(L-R) Dr. Diana Uchiyama, Executive Director of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program; Stephanie Villinski, Deputy Director of the Commission on Professionalism; Judge Victor Reyes (Ret.); Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Evans; Judge Reginia Scannicchio, Presiding Judge of the
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Professionalism Spotlight: Marvet M. Sweis Drnovsek, MSD Injury Lawyers
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Marvet M. Sweis Drnovsek, Founder and Principal Attorney at MSD Injury Lawyers.
Marvet said she has…
Need CLE Before the 6/30 MCLE Completion Deadline? We’ve Got You Covered.
Illinois attorneys with last names beginning N–Z: do you still need CLE hours before the June 30 MCLE initial credit completion deadline? (Check your MCLE transcript to see where you stand.)
MCLE reporting requirements
MCLE requirements for the 2023-2025 reporting…
3 Things CASA Taught Me About Remaining Calm Under Pressure
Upcoming Legal Events in Illinois to Catch This Summer
Professionalism Spotlight: Letitia B. Wiggins, Wiggins Law LLC
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Letitia B. Wiggins of Wiggins Law, LLC in McLeansboro, Illinois. Her practice serves Southern Illinois, focusing on…
Commission on Professionalism Chief Counsel Mark Palmer to Present at Legal Geek North America
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Chief Counsel Mark C. Palmer will present a session on “AI, Legal Advocacy, and the Power of Words” at Legal Geek North America, a leading legal innovation…
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Launches Bullying Prevention Challenge for Lawyers and Bar Associations
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is calling on lawyers and bar associations to stand up to bullying in the legal profession. The Commission has launched a six-day Stand Up to Bullying Challenge at its Standing Up to Intimidation:…
ABA Survey Finds Majority of Americans Support Promoting Democracy and Rule of Law Globally
A majority of Americans believe the U.S. should promote democracy and the rule of law globally, according to the American Bar Association’s 2025 Survey of Civic Literacy. And a whopping 90% support co-equal branches of government and a binding…