I’m one of those people who, if I have a 1 pm and it is 12:40, typically cannot do anything productive with those 20 minutes. Today, that meant I spent some quality time on social media. The algorithm served me an ad for some conference on “family law acquisition.” I guess the ad did a
Illinois Supreme Court Releases Policy on AI in State Courts
In December, the Illinois Supreme Court announced a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Illinois courts.
The policy says that: “The use of AI by litigants, attorneys, judges, judicial clerks, research attorneys, and court staff providing similar support may be expected, should not be discouraged, and is authorized provided it complies
Professionalism Spotlight: Hannah R. Lamore, Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC
Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism in their careers and a commitment to equitable, efficient, and effective justice.
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Hannah R. Lamore, a partner at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in Joliet, Ill. Hannah concentrates her practice in municipal law and civil litigation.
Illinois Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission Accepting Proposals for New Grant Addressing Barriers for Court Users
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are accepting proposals for the new Reducing Barriers to Meaningful Access in Court Grant.
The grant encourages new programming that increases the public’s ability to participate in the court
Daddy Sang Bass, Mama Sang Ethics
If any of you are in need of 2.5-3 on-demand ethics CLE hours (depending on how your state counts time), or are curious about what happens when people who are not me* try to make ethics CLE fun, Cleveland-based Squire Patton Boggs has created a free long-form ethics CLE musical. (Hey, I run a legal
Online Review Rebuttals
Q. My online reputation is everything to me. So how should I respond to a scathing review that called me an “awful” and “dishonest lawyer” who cares more about money than people?
A. Once you’re caught in the world wide web, it’s hard to get untangled.Social media, and online review sites like Yelp and Avvo,
Who Is Being Considered For Next USPTO Director? One BigLaw Partner Whose Name Is Being Floated At Mar-A-Lago
IP Practitioners are anxiously awaiting news on who will the incoming Trump administration selection to replace Kathi Vidal as Director of the USPTO. And while many fine candidates are sure to emerge in the conversation, sources indicate that one name being considered for the agency’s top job is Pillsbury Winthrop long-time partner William P. Atkins
Three Things I Wish for Illinois Lawyers in 2025
Thank you for being part of the Commission’s legal professionalism community. It has been our privilege to engage with you this year and we hope it will continue!
In the tradition of holiday wish lists, I have compiled a list of three things I wish for each of you in 2025.
1. A sense of
4 Meaningful Conversations I Had as a DEI Manager in 2024
Year Two of my role as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager at the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism brought new and exciting opportunities to interact with a wide range of Illinois lawyers and judges.
I see these interactions as important to my ongoing education in DEI and a vital part of my effectiveness
EU Strengthens Sanctions Against Russia with 15th Package of Restrictive Measures
On December 16, 2024, the European Union (EU) adopted its 15th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing aggression toward Ukraine. The new measures target key sectors of Russia’s military-industrial complex, including the “shadow fleet” and companies that support this complex. Our colleagues at The Trade Practitioner cover this significant development in