News
2018 Pro Bono Week Opportunities in Illinois
Each October, Pro Bono Week shines a light on lawyers who are volunteering their time to ensure access to justice for all. The difficult economy and rise in self-represented litigants have resulted in an increased need for pro bono services….
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Utah to Become Second State to License Paralegals to Practice Law
Closing the Justice Gap In an effort to close the justice gap, Utah is poised to become the second state to license paralegals to practice law in limited circumstances. In November, the Utah Supreme Court is expected to approve and…
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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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Press
2Civility Names Laura Bagby as Communications Director
2Civility – Illinois Supreme 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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Lawyer Spotlight
Cara Houck: Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC
For the first 10 years of my career, I defended several Fortune 500 companies in their products defense and toxic tort cases. However, for the past 10 years, my practice has been in commercial litigation with a focus on commercial…
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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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