Topic
Professionalism
216 published works
2Civility Blog
Professionalism Spotlight: Thomas McClure, Illinois State University
By 2Civility
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who are demonstrating the ideals of professionalism in their daily lives. The Professionalism Spotlight replaces our popular Lawyer Spotlight series, to recognize the inspiring…
Fretzin Blog
Ariana Tadler: The Power of Professionalism
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Ariana Tadler discuss: How your business card can play into your personal and professional brand. Top challenges for lawyers today. The pros and cons…
2Civility Blog
Lawyer Spotlight: Jesse Hodierne, Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
By 2Civility
Our Lawyer Spotlight series highlights Illinois lawyers who are demonstrating the ideals of professionalism in their daily lives. Jesse Hodierne is a managing attorney at Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. in Rockford.…
The Attorney Marketing Center
Successful bastards
By David Ward
Some lawyers are good at their work but severally lacking in people skills. They may be self-centered, short-tempered, or rude. They yell a lot. And always seem to focus on…
The Attorney Marketing Center
It’s easy and well-worth doing
By David Ward
We’re talking about “edification”—the art of making other people look good by saying nice things about them. When you introduce someone to a client or friend, or introduce a speaker…
2Civility Blog
Commissioner Spotlight: John F. O’Reilly, O’Reilly Law Offices, LLC.
By 2Civility
Our Commissioner Spotlight highlights the judges, lawyers, and educators from across Illinois who serve as our Commissioners. The Illinois Supreme Court appoints Commissioners to a three-year term of volunteer service.…
2Civility Blog
Commissioner Trisha Rich Sworn In As 2023-2024 CBA Secretary
By 2Civility
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Commissioner Trisha M. Rich was sworn in as the Chicago Bar Association’s 2023 – 2024 Secretary at the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 29,…
Texas Bar Blog
Houston Bar Association to honor 2023 award recipients at May 11 dinner
By Will Korn
The Houston Bar Association, or HBA, will announce the recipients of the Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award, the Justice Ruby Kless Sondock Award, and the HBA President’s Award during…
2Civility Blog
A Roadmap for Lawyers on Navigating Incivility
The legal profession is built on the principle of ensuring justice and protecting the rights of individuals. Lawyers are tasked with exhibiting passionate, sophisticated, and civil advocacy on behalf of…
Rick Horowitz Criminal Defense Blog
The Tracks We Leave
My work is hard, but at least often-enough rewarding. I work at leaving good tracks as I walk with the people who have hired me. And every path is different.…