What is the Cook County’s “Chancery” Division?
Authored by: John Gilmore The Circuit Court of Cook County includes multiple divisions and sections, including the Chancery Division. Most
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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.
Disney Enterprises Inc. et al v. Midjourney Inc.: To Limit AI, or To Infinity and Beyond?
Authored by: Allison Guenther Imagine your favorite Disney princess or Marvel superhero. Your brain may visualize Snow White, Cinderella, Iron
Finding the Balance between Bar Prep and Outside Influences
Authored by: Christine “Chris” Drew If you ask anyone that has gone through the mental gymnastics that is bar prep
Appellate Perspectives: Advice From Top Advocates (and one law student) on Oral Argument
Authored by: Shmuel Wyckoff Lawyer: “As we know, in Illinois, we require three particles. . . That’s the State Police
YLS Welcomes New Leadership at Annual Meeting
The Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association will introduce the 2025-2026 Executive Council and Chair Gavin Phelps at