News
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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Illinois LAP Welcomes Nearly 300 Attorneys at Annual Training
This June, the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP) hosted its Annual Training in both Chicago and Carbondale. In one of their largest trainings, LAP welcomed 260 attorneys on-site for the yearly event. Each year, Illinois LAP teaches attorneys how to…
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UIC John Marshall – Chicago’s First Public Law School
Last week, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and The John Marshall Law School announced big news for the city of Chicago. The two institutions joined forces to create the city’s first and only public law school – UIC…
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Press
Professionalism Orientation Remains at the Heart of Legal Education
As we approach August, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is gearing up for law school orientation. Each fall, all nine Illinois law schools kick off the school year, welcoming hundreds of new students into the legal profession. Each…
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Lawyer Spotlight
David Rolewick: Rolewick & Gutzke PC
My primary practice is representing small to midsize businesses and their owners including wealth management, estate planning, commercial and estates litigation. Over the course of my legal career though, I have also served as the State of Illinois Special Assistant…
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History Project
William Bauer: Staunch Proponent of Professionalism
Judge William Bauer has been a lawyer, trial judge and appellate court judge. He has been on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals since 1975. It is clear that Judge Bauer has an un-abiding respect and love for the…
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