Tips for Deposing a Reluctant Witness
Post Authored By: Whitney Barr The primary goal of taking a deposition is to obtain information. You want to find
The Importance of Coming Together
Authored by: Tracy Brammeier This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
What Has the YLS Done For You? Perspectives on Purpose & Participation
Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos and Kaitlin King This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record.
Paying It Forward: The YLS Mentorship Program
Authored by: Ted Kontopoulos This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
Blind Justice? Not Blind to Race and Income in Family Court (Part I)
Article Authored By: Jason Pica Stated broadly, the family court system is a “pay-to-play” civil court system where litigants have
From the Bench: Judge Charles P. Kocoras
Authored by: Kenneth Matuszewski This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
Using the UCCJEA to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Article Authored By: Jason Pica Survivors of domestic violence may flee the State of Illinois with the child to protect
Responding to Subpoenas Seeking Electronically Stored Information: 7 Basic Tips for Young Lawyers
Authored by: Jake Berger This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
The Cake is a Lie: A Discussion on Sweet Treats and Intellectual Property
Article Authored By: Natalie Elizaroff Intellectual property is a diverse array of ingredients all layered together in a cake that
Navigating the Speedy Trial Process
Authored by: Jarrad Woodson This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 publication of the CBA Record. Click here to
Out of the Jungle and into the Bank: The Domestic Impacts of Global Wildlife Trafficking
Article Authored By: Teresa Dettloff Defining Wildlife Trafficking While there is no universally accepted definition of wildlife trafficking, the United
Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away
Article Authored By: Brian M. Bentrup The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience and one which can
Young Lawyers Section to Host “Most Fit Lawyer” Competition to Benefit Lawyers in the Classroom
Back after popular demand, the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section is hosting its Most Fit Lawyer competition at the
Seventh Circuit Approaches to Allowing a Substitute Expert: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 16(b) and 37(c)
Article Authored By: Whitney Barr A variety of circumstances can arise that would preclude an expert witness from testifying at
Girl Scout Project Law Track 2022 Seeks Volunteers
The Alliance for Women is seeking volunteers for its annual Project Law Track program in coordination with the Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Pro-Tips to Improve Your Legal Writing Skills
Article Authored By: Teresa Dettloff In my early years of practicing law, I’ve received many a draft back covered in
Women’s History Month Feature: Judge Patrice Ball-Reed
The Chicago Bar Association is pleased to celebrate 2022 Women’s History Month which commemorates and encourages the study, observance and