Can lawyers properly advocate for their clients without being aggressive toward opposing counsel? Many say no—aggressiveness is part and parcel of advocacy. And over the past few decades, anyone who is in the ring with lawyers would agree that there has been an increase in aggressiveness, also characterized as incivility. Many say the incivility is […]
On January 1, 2011, the first Baby Boomer turned 65 years old. Every day since, 10,000 Boomers have turned 65. This will continue for the next 14 years. And then one December night, in 2029, the very last Baby Boomer will reach that once traditional retirement age. And if she is employed, she might think […]
In March, the Census Bureau released new data in honor of Women’s History Month. Once again, among full-time, year-round civilian workers across all occupations, women were reported as earning 78.8 cents to every dollar earned by men. The new data, compiled by the 2013 American Community Survey, organized the 2010 census data by occupation, including […]
For the past two years, I have had the honor of managing the Commission on Professionalism’s Statewide Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program. Rather than being just another part of the job, it has truly been an honor. To have played a small part in connecting lawyers around the state, with the ultimate goal of transferring knowledge to […]
If you’re spending time creating social media content for your law firm, it’s worth understanding which social media metrics actually matter and what to do with them.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Chief Counsel Mark C. Palmer will present on the ethical use of technology in the delivery of legal services at the 2025 8am Kaleidoscope Conference, which will be held September 2-4 in Austin, Texas.
A recent report titled “The Perfectionist Paradox” found that many perfectionist tendencies that lawyers wear as a “badge of honor” may be hindering their ability to manage their workloads and excel in their careers.
While my work has varied from higher education and the nonprofit world to government and the legal profession, my role as Executive Director of Macon County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) may have taught me the most when it comes to remaining calm under pressure.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is calling on lawyers and bar associations to stand up to bullying in the legal profession.
As a lawyer, time is one of your most valuable assets – but it’s also a limited resource. Between client meetings, court appearances, research, drafting, and managing your practice, the demands on your work schedule can feel overwhelming.
