Girl Scout Project Law Track 2021 Virtual Volunteer Opportunity
By Girl Scout Project Law Track Program Co-Chairs, CBA Alliance for Women: Brandi Burton, Erica Byrd, Jennifer Kobayashi, Meagan Newman,
Author: Sharon Nolan, CBA Marketing Director
Sharon Nolan is the Marketing Director for The Chicago Bar Association. Sharon conceptualizes, designs and implements promotional campaigns for the Association’s membership drives, educational symposiums, special events and more. Sharon received her M.B.A. in marketing from Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business.
Protecting In-House Lawyers’ Communications: Attorney-Client Privilege, Attorney Work Product, and Best Practices for In-House Counsel
This article discusses the attorney-client privilege, the attorney work product protection, and related doctrines, with a specific focus on how these doctrines apply to in-house counsel’s communications. The article addresses important differences between federal and Illinois law on these topics of which in-house counsel should be aware. The article concludes with best practices in-house counsel may wish to follow to try to ensure that their potentially privileged communications will not be discoverable in the event of litigation.
CBA/CBF Task Force on the Sustainable Practice of Law & Innovation Releases Report and Recommendations for Public Comment
The Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation Task Force on the Sustainable Practice of Law & Innovation has officially
Time for Filing Notices of Appeal in Federal Court Can Be Extended For Good Cause or Excusable Neglect
By J. Timothy Eaton, Taft Law During the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, the Northern District of Illinois issued several
Chicago Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day 1970-2020
by E. Lynn Grayson, Nijman•Franzetti LLP; Chicago Bar Association 2nd Vice President Today people around the world will celebrate the