News
An Institute for the Future of New Legal Talent
Legal services are not being deployed in the way they were a few years (or a hundred years) back. Which means we need lawyers trained with new skills using new methodologies. And unfortunately, law schools are not equipped at this…
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Register Today: Free Regional Conferences on Diversity and Well-Being
Diversity and well-being are essential to an attorney’s ethical and professional practice. But what does it mean to have an awareness of diversity? How can a busy practitioner ensure their mental well-being? Meeting New CLE Requirement It has been over…
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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
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
Vincent Cornelius: Law Offices of Vincent F. Cornelius
The primary areas of practice are civil and criminal litigation. I began my career as an assistant state’s attorney. Before starting my own practice, worked for a downtown Chicago law firm where I practiced in the areas of injury law,…
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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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