Voting for Judges in the Illinois Primary Election: What Cook County Voters Need to Know
With 46 lawyers seeking to become judges in this primary election in Cook County, voters need to know which candidates
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The Young Lawyers Section (YLS), founded in 1971, was created to address the needs and interests of newly admitted attorneys. To satisfy these needs the YLS offers substantive practice committees as well as public service committees and projects. The diversity of committees and projects affords a wide variety of ways for attorneys to participate in the YLS. Through this participation, the YLS encourages attorneys to develop and pursue innovative ideas and programs.
Since its inception, the Section has enjoyed national prominence, having repeatedly received the American Bar Association award for the best Young Lawyers Section in the United States as well as numerous awards for individual projects and programs. With over 9,000 members, the Section has its own officers, rules, budget, staff and administrative structure.
A Copycat League: Enhancing Equity Through Chicago’s Local Election Law
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Illinois Bivens Act
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Reflections on the Sonya Massey Trial
As many in the Illinois legal community know, the police officer who shot and killed Sonya Massey was convicted of