Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism

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Professionalism Spotlight: Miranda L. Soucie, Spiros Law, P.C.

By 2Civility

June 8, 2026

Photo Credit: Miranda L. Soucie
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Miranda L. Soucie, a Partner at Spiros Law, P.C., in Kankakee, Champaign,

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Commission on Professionalism Trains Nearly 240 Illinois Judges to Address Bullying in Courtrooms During Statewide Conference

By Laura Bagby

May 28, 2026

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The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism presented a new judicial training on preventing and addressing bullying in courtrooms at the 2026 Judicial Education Conference.
The interactive training equips judges with skills to prevent and diffuse bullying behavior in courtrooms

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Our Chair’s Advice for New Asian American Attorneys: ‘Build Your Legacy Now’

By Marin McCall

May 20, 2026

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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrated in May, is an opportunity to recognize the contributions and achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans today and throughout history.
Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia,

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Practice Strategies From Cook County Bar Association’s Inaugural Trial Master Award Honoree

By Marin McCall

May 15, 2026

Photo credit: Larry Rogers, Jr.
On May 29, the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) will bring trial lawyers and judges together for its inaugural Trial Master Symposium and Larry R. Rogers, Sr., Awards Ceremony.
According to CCBA President Antonio

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When AI Notetakers Enter Your Client Meetings: Ethical Duties and Risks for Lawyers

By Marin McCall

May 15, 2026

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Key points

AI notetakers, transcription tools, and meeting summaries can record and store attorney-client conversations, raising confidentiality and privilege risks.
Lawyers should address AI recording and transcription in engagement agreements, including consent, limitations, and review expectations.
When AI notetakers are

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Law Day 2026 Events for Illinois Lawyers

By Marin McCall

April 24, 2026

Photo credit: American Bar Association
What makes the American Dream possible? According to the American Bar Association, the rule of law – or the idea that no person is above the law – ensures the rights of people and the

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NALP Diversity Report Signals Fluctuations As Fewer Firms Provide Data

By Marin McCall

April 22, 2026

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Key takeaways

Fewer U.S. law firms and lawyers contributed demographic data to the 2025 NALP Report on Diversity, which may affect analysis of overall trends. Participation declined by roughly 29% of lawyers and 32% of law offices.

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Professionalism Spotlight: Nathan Henderson, Saul Ewing LLP

By 2Civility

April 14, 2026

Nathan Henderson (Photo credit: Nathan Henderson)
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Nathan Henderson, an Associate at Saul Ewing LLP in Chicago where he

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Using Legal Advocacy to Address School Bullying: A Q&A with Loyola Law’s Anti-Bullying Project

By Laura Bagby

April 13, 2026

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Whether it is happening in our schools, our workplaces, or online, bullying is a significant challenge in our society.
In 2024, the Commission on Professionalism issued a report on the impact of bullying in the Illinois legal

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Smarter, Not Riskier: How Lawyers Can Modernize and Govern AI in Their Practice

By Mark C. Palmer

March 31, 2026

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Lawyers are under pressure to modernize the way they deliver legal services without sacrificing the trust, judgment, and professionalism that define the profession. Clients expect clearer communication, more transparency around costs, and a smoother experience at every step of the

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