Thinking About Hanging Your Shingle Right Out of School? Read This First!
Post authored by Jason Shimotake When I was in law school, I had a friend who wanted to hang his
Author: younglawyerssection
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.
3 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your First Discovery Deposition
Post authored by Octavio Duran The deposition is one of the most important discovery tools for attorneys to prosecute or
Civil Procedure Tip of the Week: Default Judgments: not the Default Proceeding
Post authored by Kenny Matuszewski If you are a plaintiff and serve your complaint on the Defendant, the Defendant has
@theBar Podcast: Season 2 Debuts with a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the John Wayne Gacy Case in “The Killer Clown Edition”
The Killer Clown Edition: The Prosecution of John Wayne Gacy is now available! CBA’s @theBar podcast is officially back for
From the Bench: The Honorable Maria Valdez
Q: What is your full title? A: Presiding United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Q: Which
