Each year, National Hispanic American Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and their influence on U.S. history.
To recognize this month, we spoke with three Latina judges who are making an impact in the
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National Hispanic American Heritage Month Spotlight: Cook County Circuit Court Judge Diana E. López
Each year, National Hispanic American Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and their influence on U.S. history.
To recognize this month, we spoke with three Latina judges who are making an impact in the…
National Hispanic American Heritage Month Spotlight: Cook County Circuit Court Judge Araceli De La Cruz
Each year, National Hispanic American Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and their influence on U.S. history.
To recognize this month, we spoke with three Latina judges who are making an impact in the…
Pro Bono Week Events for Illinois Lawyers This October
Attorneys and other legal professionals across the country will celebrate National Pro Bono Week from October 20 – 26. This year’s theme is “Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities.”
Pro Bono Week has been celebrated since 2009…
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Releases Multifaceted Study on Bullying in the Illinois Legal Profession and Recommendations for Prevention
- Statewide study of more than 6,000 Illinois lawyers explored experiences with bullying; believed to be one of the first wide-scale research projects on topic in U.S.
- Data show bullying disproportionately affects female attorneys, attorneys with disabilities, attorneys of color, younger
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Commission on Professionalism Collaborates With Illinois Law Schools to Lead Professionalism Orientations for 1Ls
Events to Attend in the Illinois Legal Community This Fall
What Does It Mean To ‘Act Like a Lawyer’? Reconsidering Our Professional Identity
Nevada Supreme Court Approves Plan to Proceed with Developing Alternative Attorney Licensing Pathway in State
Last week, the Nevada Supreme Court approved plans to proceed with the development of an alternative pathway for attorney licensing in the state that does not include the traditional national bar exam.
The current national bar exam, called the Uniform…