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May - 2013

Two Minutes with the President: John Thies and Attorney General Lisa Madigan
Donald Ridge 1919-2013
CLE: Criminal Law: Back to Basics
Why every will needs a supplemental needs trust provision
Women in the Law Committee to host "You Had Me at Hello - Using the Rules of Gender Communication"
Best Practice: Associate origination bonuses - is 60% too high?
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of May 14
Round Lake Park Police Chief receives ISBA Law Enforcement Award
Lake County Circuit Clerk rolls out online access to case info - a precursor to e-filing
Bruno Law Offices receive Pro Bono Award
Over 600 new attorneys admitted in Illinois
Mari-Jo Jacquette 1965-2013
Julius Lytton 1913-2013
Online offerings from Illinois law schools let lawyers earn LL.M.s at home
Attorney General Madigan distribution pushes Lawyers Feeding Illinois Campaign to over 3.7 million meals
CLE: Mental Health Law:Some Basics and All That’s New
Vincent Cornelius elected ISBA 3rd Vice President
Best Practice: Law firm growth and reduction in profits
Over 600 new attorneys to be admitted on Thursday
Illinois Lawyer Finder results for April 2013
Jacksonville Detective receives Law Enforcement Award
Cornelius wins 3rd VP and full results 2013 ISBA election
CLE: Staying Out of Trouble: Avoiding Sexual Misconduct and Mismanagement of Client Money
2 Minutes with the President: John Thies discusses access to justice with IBF President Debra Walker
U.S. Marshal receives Law Enforcement Award from ISBA
Illinois Supreme Court recognizes doctrine of equitable adoption
Expungement Summit set for June 8 in Matteson - volunteers needed
Best Practice: How much capital does a law firm need?
Polsinelli expands national commercial litigation practice with Chicago Attorney Dmitry Shifrin
ARDC releases Annual Report - investigations increased 3.9% in 2012
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April - 2013

ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of April 29
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice to hold listening conference at NIU Law
Stephen E. Walter 1947-2013
CLE: Achieving Diversity in Your Law Firm - Business Advantage and Best Practice
April 30 is last day to vote in ISBA election
Former Chief Justice Moses W. Harrison II 1932-2013
Quick take on Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore
Liability Minute: The Contractual Arbitration Limitation Period for Uninsured Motorist Insurance Policies
Eric Holder and John Ashcroft to discuss Restoring Justice: The Legacy of Edward Levi
CLE: Settlement in the Federal Courts
The lawyer's iPad: Using tablets and smartphones in your practice
Joseph F. Beatty 1948-2013
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of April 23
Best Practice: Approaches to client transition during a law firm succession
Panel discussion on human trafficking set for May 21
Buford, Meyerson appointed Circuit Judges in Cook County
ISBA’s Reel MCLE Series: Flight – How Many Ethical Dilemmas Can You Spot?
Quick takes on Thursday's Illinois Supreme Court opinions
2 Minutes with the President: John Thies discusses juror questions with Chief Judge Holderman
E-Clips and section newsletters now mobile friendly
CLE: Civil Practice and Procedure Update – 2013
Robert C. Howard 1942-2013
Richard J. Kissel 1936-2013
Matthew Cohn and Megan Pike john Arnstein & Lehr's Environmental and Litigation Practice
Illinois Supreme Court: no appellate jurisdiction while foreclosure is pending
Volunteers needed for Ask-A-Lawyer Day on April 27
Best Practice: How much non-billable time for managing partner?
E-filing approved for 4th Distric Appellate cases from Logan County
Sen. Durbin forms screening committee for open federal judgeships in Southern Illinois
Winners announced in Lawyers Feeding Illinois competition
MacKay named associate judge in DuPage County
CLE: Navigating the Residential Foreclosure Maze – 2013
ISBA to help sponsor annual Ask-A-Lawyer Day on April 27
Ban on mobile devices goes into effect April 15 at Leighton Criminal Court Building
ISBA election underway - last day to request paper ballot is Tuesday, April 16
Paul W. Kaiser 1928-2013
C. Stuart Broad 1927-2013
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of April 11
Suit barred for plaintiffs who 'came to the nuisance' of fly-infested cattle farm
Sandberg Phoenix welcomes John Gilbert as new counsel
Best Practice: Law firm margin/profitability ratio - Net income to gross revenue
ISBA Member Update: Take advantage of ISBA Mutual Insurance
ISBA website goes mobile
Tomasik Kotin Kasserman unites stars from Corboy, Clifford Offices
CLE: Basic Estate Planning Bootcamp
Illinois Supreme Court announces applicable dates for new foreclosure rules
Want to visit Cuba?
2 Minutes with the President: John Thies discusses e-filing with Chief Justice Kilbride
Quick take on Thursday's Illinois Supreme Court opinions
Illinois Lawyer Finder results for March 2013
NIU College of Law launches legal clinic in partnership with homeless shelter
Using social media to market your practice
President Thies discusses law school debt on WILL-AM 580
Judge Bellows receives IJA's Distinguished Service Award
CLE: UCC Security Interests – Creating, Perfecting, and Liquidating
Best Practice: Where to start when merging/acquiring a smaller firm
Robert W. Dodd 1938-2013
Norman N. Berkson 1928-2013
Miles William Hughes 1968-2013
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice to hold 5 listening conferences

March - 2013

Voting underway in ISBA election
Keith appointed associate judge in 10th Circuit
Warren E. Burgard 1927-2013
ISBA Member Update: Congressional Visit
Paul M. Scoma 1952-2013
“Personal Liberty: A Discussion of Habeas Corpus from Joseph Smith to Guantanamo” set for April 4
Wojcik, Schmetterer receive Pillars of Justice Awards
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of March 26
YLD to host Soiree fundraiser on April 26
Legislature considering modifications to small-estate affidavits
CLE: Civility and Professionalism in 2013
Best Practice: Proper timing for the sale of your law practice
Illinois Judges Foundation to host Justice for All reception on April 3
2 finalists announced for DuPage associate judge vacancy
Neal & Leroy celebrates 75th anniversary
CLE: Managing E-Discovery When Resources are Limited – Live Webcast!
Quick takes on Thursday's Illinois Supreme Court opinions
Social media policies and the NLRB
Supreme Court adopts ISBA proposal on expedited appeals in delinquent minor cases
ISBA Member Update: Over 1,100 members take advantage of Free CLE
Charles William Fechtig 1932-2013
KFTR celebrates 20 years of providing creative solutions with superior results
Hon. Joseph David Christ 1963-2013
Best Practice: What size book of business does a lateral partner need?
E. Michael O'Brien 1930-2013
Robert B. Baal 1946-2013
IJA to present distinguished service award to Judge Carole Bellows
Lake County Board of Review approves change in rules to address Unauthorized Practice of Law
ISBA members, John Marshall students march in St. Patrick's Day Parade
Illinois Supreme Court disbars 6, suspends 11 in latest disciplinary filing
CLE: Practicing in Juvenile Court: What to Expect, What to Do, and How to Help Your Clients
Cook County Circuit Court announces new mobile app
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of March 14
The supreme court empowers guardians to file for divorce on behalf of wards
Hon. Roger William Eichmeier 1932-2013
Califf & Harper, P.C. welcomes Brian R. Tunis to the Firm
ISBA Member Update: Lawyers Feeding Illinois surpasses million meal goal
Best Practice: Partner compensation at a 2 attorney start-up
ISBA Board honors Federal Taxation Section Council
Daniel Jamieson Schifeling 1923-2013
Hon. Jerome T. Burke 1936-2013
Roger Reno 1924-2013
CLE: Corporate Legal Ethics
ISBA Board accepts report calling for law school reform
Lawyers Rock Legends features band made up of exonerees
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of March 7
James R. Fabrizio 1949-2013
Dawn Clark Netsch 1926-2013
CLE: America Invents Act – Part 2: Navigating the New Patent Office Proceedings
Deadline for McAndrews Pro Bono Award is March 15
Phi Alpha Delta to honor Abishi C. Cunningham Jr.
A recent case helps snowbirds avoid Illinois tax
Best Practice: Ideas for resolving partner conflict
Young Lawyers Soiree set for April 26
Candidate's Report for 2013 ISBA Election
Lawyers Feeding Illinois surpasses goal of raising 1 million meals
Illinois Lawyer Finder makes nearly 600 referrals in February
ISBA Member Update: Bar Leadership Conference
Lawyers Feeding Illinois surges past 1 million meal mark!

February - 2013

ISBA Member Update: Lawyers Feeding Illinois on verge of its March 1 goal - 1 million meals
Supreme Court delays effective date of foreclosure rules to May 1
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of Feb. 28
Despite 7CA ruling, Illinois judges not dismissing concealed-carry cases
Dwight Franklin Bickel 1931-2013
Franklin Sherwood Wallace 1927-2013
Best Practice: Mentoring associates - Getting the basics right
"Affordable Housing Development and Management" and "Tenant Rights in Subsidized Housing" to air in March
Christopher Reif appointed Circuit Judge in Morgan County
YLD Professional Development Luncheon: Changing Course - Alternative Careers for Attorneys
Quick takes on Friday's Illinois Supreme Court criminal opinions
Candidates for DuPage County associate judge position announced
Mary Ann G. McMorrow, 1st female Illinois Supreme Court Justice, passes away after brief illness
Quick takes on Friday's Illinois Supreme Court civil opinions
Lawyers Feeding Illinois hits half a million meals
President Thies discusses "unsustainable" law school debt
Robbins Schwartz opens Rockford office
CLE: General Practice Update 2013: Quincy Regional Event
Illinois Supreme Court adopts new rules to ease home foreclosures
Young Lawyers to co-host All Bar Social
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of Feb. 21
Harry Duncan Connor, Jr. 1918-2013
Riding the DIY wave
Larsen joins Klein, Stoddard, Buck & Lewis, LLC
Gronewold joins Howard & Howard's Peoria office
Christ, Kolker appointed associate judges in 20th Circuit
Best Practice: How do I value my practice?
CLE: Legal Issues a New Lawyer Should Know: Traffic, Estate Planning & Law Office Management Basics
ISBA Member Update - Lawyers Feeding Illinois competition begins
New ISBA ethics opinions address probate fees, conflicts, UPL
Volunteer judges needed for ABA Moot Court Competition in St. Louis
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of Feb. 14
"Of counsel" etiquette and ethics
Chief Justice Kilbride announces e-filing expansion for Supreme Court
Doyle reappointed to 14-year term as federal bankruptcy judge
Best Practice: Mitigating case portfolio risk with a firm contingency fee case selection system
Giannoulias named partner at Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
Dennis Eric Carlson 1938-2013
Walter B. Remdt 1924-2012
Arthur Greenberg 1929-2013
Peer Pedersen 1925-2013
Kenneth E. Scranton 1915-2013
Aaron Zarkowsky promoted to Principal at Deutsch, Levy & Engel
Illinois Lawyer Finder makes over 600 referrals in January
Joseph DuCanto 1927-2013
Register now for YLD Bean Bag Tournament
CLE: Guardianship Boot Camp
Christopher Zdarsky Joins Quarles & Brady's Chicago Office
ISBA Member Update - 1 week until start of Lawyers Feeding Illinois
Katarinna McBride joins Harrison & Held as partner
Quick take on Thursday's Illinois Supreme Court opinions
Kane County Judge Patricia Golden retires
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of Feb. 7
Howard & Howard names Donna Goelz shareholder in Peoria office
Bar leaders tour River Bend Foodbank in preparation for Lawyers Feeding Illinois
David M. Anderson named executive director of Illinois Bar Foundation
Join ISBA President-elect Paula H. Holderman for a weekend in Sonoma
Best Practice: Expanding your geographical reach through law firm expansion
CLE: Recent Developments in State and Local Tax – 2013
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP welcomes Natalie Momoh as new associate
Over 1,000 Free CLE programs downloaded
ISBA Member Update -- Bar Leadership Conference
A TODI checklist (with forms!)
Schiller, Jochner to receive awards from DePaul College of Law
CLE – 40 Hour Mediation/Arbitration Training

January - 2013

Anthony G. Scariano 1946-2012
Carl J. Frank 1946-2012
Hon. Albert Green 1924-2013
Lloyd Milton McClure 1914-2012
Allen J. Oehlert 1947-2012
Applications sought for 5 associate judge vacancies in Cook County
Collections firm Firsel Law Group, Ltd. names Rosenfeld president
Bar associations chip in for Lawyers Feeding Illinois
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of Jan. 31
AVVO launches controversial lawyer bidding service
ISBA Member Update - Law School Debt
Senior Lawyers to co-host "Retirement Readiness"
Querrey & Harrow elects Atkins, Callicoat as new shareholders
Robbins Schwartz opens Champaign-Urbana office and welcomes Hall as partner
Time running out to run in upcoming ISBA election!
Best Practice: Managing cash flow in a contingency fee law firm
CLE - Guardianship Boot Camp
Thomas M. Schmidt 1952-2012
Quick take on Friday's Illinois Supreme Court opinions
ISBA Member Update - Free CLE Courses
Mathis, Marifian & Richter names Laura Schrick as Shareholder
CLE: Illinois Sentencing – Statutory and Case Law
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of January 24
Young Lawyers to host Bean Bag Tournament on March 9
Illinois Supreme Court marks 1 year of cameras in the courts - approves 2 more Chicago-area circuits
Lewis Brisbois adds Huszagh, Kantrow as partners in Chicago office
Downs appointed associate judge in 16th Circuit
Central Illinois TV stations highlight Lawyers Feeding Illinois
Chief Judge accepting applications for DuPage County associate judge position
Best Practice: Lawyer and client referrals as a law firm's sole marketing strategy
Sharpening your pencil: Financial basics for law firms
YLD Professional Development Luncheon "Graduating to the Bench" available for online viewing
Gene Kwas 1922-2012
Want to honor a colleague? Nominate them for an ISBA award
Illinois Supreme Court disbars 2, suspends 16 in latest disciplinary filing
ISBA Member Update: Highlights from ISBA/IJA Joint Midyear Meeting
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of Jan. 17
Young Lawyers host 3rd Professional Development Luncheon - “Graduating to the Bench”
Discouraging unwarranted orders of protection
Dianne Zimmerman joins Malecki, Tasch & Burns LLC of Oak Brook
Central Illinois TV stations highlight Lawyers Feeding Illinois
Cusack appointed associate judge in 10th Circuit
Best Practice: Law firm owner adding a partner
Lawyers Rock Legends tickets now available
CARPLS Legal Hotline seeks volunteer attorneys
Schiller Ducanto & Fleck welcomes new associate Caroline Poduch
William P. Novick 1952-2012
CLE: Navigating the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides LIVE WEBCAST
Hoeppner Wagner & Evans adds Shelbie Byers as associate
Cook County cell phone ban postponed until April 15
Julia Jensen Smolka promoted to Partner at DiMonte & Lizak, LLC
Hearsay allowed in murder trial under domestic violence exception
Hon. Lisa Holder White becomes 1st African-American to sit on 4th District Appellate Court
Liability Minute: The Incredible Shrinking Limitations Period
Foley adds experienced Real Estate Attorney Joel Solomon
Free CLE now available -- here's how to get started
Much Shelist promotes O'Hara, Shaw to equity principal
Marvin S. Helfand 1936-2012
Charles E. Hussey II 1933-2012
Mary Teresa Schroeder 1954-2012
Hon. Rosaland M. Crandell 1923-2012
Best Practice: Focusing the law firm to improve profitability
ISBA Member Update - Practice Resource Center
Nabilah Irshad joins Johns Marino LLP
Illinois Lawyer Finder makes nearly 500 referrals in December
Lawyers Feeding Illinois campaign starts soon -- sign your team up now!
Sen. Kirk reconvenes non-partisan federal Judicial Review Commission
CLE: Illinois Sentencing – Statutory and Case Law
Free CLE now available for ISBA members
Flood, Tracy appointed associate judges in 16th Circuit
Lawyers' Assistance Program to honor Keefe at 4th Annual Bartylak Dinner
Harold A. Katz 1921-2012
ISBA Statehouse Review for the week of January 3
Lawyers and LinkedIn endorsements: proceed with caution
Job opening: Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission
Nominating petitions now being accepted for upcoming election
Best Practice: Evaluating lateral hires
CLE: Succession Planning: Managing the Transition
Next YLD Luncheon "Graduating to the Bench" to be held Jan. 15