Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Promoting integrity, professionalism, and civility in Illinois' lawyers and judges.
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This afternoon, @ErikaHarold joined the @wbaillinois and the Women’s Bar Association of Southern Illinois for a joint CLE, “Bullying in the Legal Profession: The Impact on Women Lawyers and Strategies for Change.”
Illinois lawyers provided 1.7 million hours of pro bono service in 2025, according to the ARDC. Celebrate that incredible impact during Pro Bono Week, beginning October 26! hubs.li/Q04B0tjp0
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The Illinois Supreme Court recently updated the Policy on Portable Electronic Devices to include “smart eyewear” to paragraph (c)(1). Find the policy here: tinyurl.com/4b4rw8v3.
.@wbaillinois and the Women’s Bar Association of Southern Illinois will co-host a CLE with presenter @ErikaHarold examining the prevalence and impact of bullying in the legal profession on October 22.
Register Now: hubs.li/Q04z93x80
What should leaders in the legal profession include in an anti-bullying policy? We share recommendations in our Bullying in the Legal Profession report and in a recent article by Executive Director @ErikaHarold. hubs.li/Q04Bjg8D0
Illinois lawyers provided 1.7 million hours of pro bono service in 2025, according to the ARDC. Celebrate that incredible impact during Pro Bono Week, beginning October 26! hubs.li/Q04BgxHq0
The @illinoiscourts ATJ Commission is requesting nominations for two awards:
1. The Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award
2. The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award
Nominations are open until November 2.
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A recent study of 37,000 lawyers across the U.S. found nearly half (47.5%) screened high for work-related burnout, and 41.1% said that time in the legal profession had been "detrimental to their mental health." hubs.li/Q04zsMNy0
A recent study of 37,000 lawyers across the U.S. found nearly half (47.5%) screened high for work-related burnout, and 41.1% said that time in the legal profession had been "detrimental to their mental health." hubs.li/Q04zsMK20
The @illinoiscourts ATJ Commission is seeking a legal aid attorney based in Cook County to serve as a volunteer member of its Forms Committee for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2027. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 9 at 5 p.m. hubs.li/Q04ygLM-0
.@wbaillinois and the Women’s Bar Association of Southern Illinois will co-host a CLE with presenter @ErikaHarold examining the prevalence and impact of bullying in the legal profession on October 22.
Register Now: hubs.li/Q04z93jb0
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Nominate an outstanding Women In Law before the October 5th deadline: lawyerport.com/women-in-law
The @illinoiscourts ATJ Commission is seeking a legal aid attorney based in Cook County to serve as a volunteer member of its Forms Committee for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2027. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 9 at 5 p.m. hubs.li/Q04ygLy_0
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Special coverage on artificial intelligence, including articles on: security risks; practical tips for using AI; finding one's place as a law firm associate amid the AI explosion; deepfakes, sexual predation; & much more.
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In her Professionalism Spotlight, Appellate Court Clerk Carla Bender emphasized the important role court personnel play in the public's trust in the justice system. Learn more about her role on in her full spotlight. hubs.ly/Q04xVbcw0
New research from the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession found that women lawyers reported higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms than men lawyers, while also reporting lower overall well-being.
The report is based on an anonymous survey of 2,915 lawyers and 12 focus groups. Read more on our website. bit.ly/4yIDoI7
