News
New OP Form Suite Aims to Improve Access to Justice
Earlier this week, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice approved a new Order of Protection (OP) form suite. The forms, which are intended to simplify and standardize the OP filing process for pro se litigants statewide, are available on the Court’s website. We spoke to three people who were instrumental in the development...Read More
ABA Issues Opinion on Fee Splitting in Contingency Cases
A client has the right to terminate a lawyer in favor of another at any time. However, the division of fees can get tricky, especially in contingency cases. The American Bar Association provided clarity on fee splitting last month, by releasing new guidelines for contingency cases when a lawyer is replaced by another at a different firm. Form...Read More
Press
Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Jayne Reardon Named to Fastcase 50
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Executive Director Jayne Reardon has been named to the 2019 Fastcase 50. Each year since 2011, the legal publisher Fastcase has recognized 50 industry innovators, techies and leaders who’ve made a significant impact on the profession. Past honorees include leg...Read More
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. As I continued my education, I grew interested in the idea of being in a courtroom. To me i...Read More
Lawyer Spotlight
Chasity Boyce: Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Skadden
I’m a Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Skadden. I've always been involved with diversity and inclusion (D&I), but after graduating from law school, I litigated for 7 1/2 years. I worked at both a boutique and a mid-size firm where I focused on premises and product liability work. I also had the opportunity to serve as Assistant General Coun...Read More
