News
Justice for All is a Lawyer’s Responsibility
Last month, lawyers across America participated in a national celebration of pro bono service. The annual event is an opportunity to reflect on the legal profession’s responsibility to provide access to justice for all. The Preamble of the Illinois Rules…
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From Courtroom to Computer: Utah Initiates Online Dispute Resolution Pilot
Utah is making new moves to improve access to justice. After announcing plans to license paralegals to practice law in limited circumstances, Utah is the first state to launch an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) pilot program, moving small-claims cases from…
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Press
2Civility Names Laura Bagby as Communications Director
2Civility – Illinois Spreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Bagby as Communications Director. In this newly created position, Ms. Bagby will lead communications strategy to advance 2Civility’s mission of fostering increased civility, professionalism,…
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Commissioner Spotlight
James DeAno
I developed a curiosity for the law when I was in high school. I remember having classes where we held mock debates and trials. I personally loved making arguments and enjoyed the process of crafting a counterpoint to address the opposing arguments. …
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Lawyer Spotlight
Missy Greathouse: Dispute Resolution Institute, Inc.
My primary practice area is nonprofit management and alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation. I found this practice area after being exposed to the ADR field in law school. Unlike most of my classmates, I did not plan to practice law….
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History Project
Jill Wine-Banks: Hopeful Solutions for Change
Jill Wine-Banks shares unique perspectives gained from decades of experience as a lawyer. She started her legal career at a time when help wanted ads were divided by gender and people generally stayed at one firm for thirty years…
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