It’s time that the legal profession shines a spotlight on the unique challenges to the health and well-being of Black attorneys.| 2Civility
Learn how Erika Harold's background has prepared her for her new role: Executive Director of the Commission on Professionalism.| 2Civility
“Cultural competence” refers to the skills that lead to appropriate and effective communication with people of other cultures.| 2Civility
Bar association presidents pledged to promote diversity in the legal profession at the Unity Gala & Swearing-In Ceremony of Bar Presidents.| 2Civility
Vicarious trauma is the experience of absorbing others’ pain in times of distress so deeply that it affects your well-being.| 2Civility
According to Katherine Jeffery, PhD, a generational strategist, big changes are happening in the workforce, which is more diverse than ever.| 2Civility
In December, the Illinois Supreme Court announced a policy governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Illinois courts.| 2Civility
Mark Palmer explores why lawyers may have avoided GenAI and attempt to persuade them to give it a try in 2025.| 2Civility
Stanford Law researchers Aksh Garg and Dr. Megan Ma explored areas of “friction” between law firms and generative AI developers.| 2Civility
In the evolving legal landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage, but a necessity. Here's how to use ChatGPT for lawyers.| 2Civility
We’ve seen how AI can help lawyers save time and increase productivity. Now, let’s consider how AI in mentoring can be a powerful ally.| 2Civility
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the speaker lineup for The Future Is Now 2024.| 2Civility
Erika Harold reflects on watching Justice Lisa Holder White take the oath of office to become the Illinois Supreme Court’s newest member.| 2Civility
We've welcomed a new year, but the legal profession is facing the same challenges when it comes to lawyer diversity.| 2Civility
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Executive Committee on the Practice of Law have adopted three significant proposals.| 2Civility
In just two weeks, the Commission will host the Future Is Now 2025, showcasing key issues at the forefront of legal professionalism.| 2Civility
In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Diana M. Law, a Partner at Law Hesselbaum LLP in Aurora, Ill.| 2Civility
During Women’s History Month, we spoke to Audrey C. Thompson, president of the East Central Illinois Women Attorneys Association.| 2Civility
When John C. Sciaccotta was installed as President of the CBA, he identified domestic violence as a key area of focus for his bar year.| 2Civility
Count the legal profession among those industries on the brink of a technological revolution, thanks to GenAI| 2Civility
Erika Harold was selected to present the 2025 Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics & Professional Responsibility at Villanova Law.| 2Civility
We recently spoke to Weeya Baysah Young, President of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago.| 2Civility
White, male attorneys continue to make up the majority of lawyers in the U.S., according to the ABA’s Profile of the Legal Profession.| 2Civility
Erika Harold attended “A Conversation with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson,” a discussion on her recently released memoir “Lovely One.”| 2Civility
Nicholas Cummings is a Black lawyer and President of the CCBA, the oldest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the country.| 2Civility
NALP's annual Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms finds slow progress in the legal profession's 'fragile' pipeline of diverse talent.| 2Civility
I wanted to take the chance to highlight just a few of the most impactful events and DEI conversations I was a part of in 2024.| 2Civility
Judy Conway of Cooney & Conway LLP represents victims of mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases.| 2Civility
January is National Mentoring Month. At the Commission on Professionalism, we congratulate the participants in our lawyer mentoring program.| 2Civility
Metacognition: data has shown that thinking about how you think can improve performance in people of all ages.| 2Civility
AI tools have the potential to dramatically boost efficiency and productivity in ways that clash with the traditional billable hour.| 2Civility
We spoke to Justice Frossard (Ret.), who currently serves as Associate Dean for Professionalism & Career Strategy at the UIC School of Law.| 2Civility
We spoke to Ingrid Galindo and Veronica Neely at Perkins Coie LLP, about the significance of mentoring at their firm.| 2Civility
A new study from the ABA’s Task Force of Law and AI found that most law students are being taught how to use AI in law school.| 2Civility
Two significant amendments to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct addressing harassment and discrimination recently became effective.| 2Civility
Currently, well-being is not part of the legal profession’s DNA like the billable hour, high workloads, and professional advancement are.| 2Civility
The goal of this blog is to decrease the number of work meetings you attend. It’s time we take back our schedules and cut unneeded meetings.| 2Civility
A new study found that the vast majority of lawyers report working long hours and experiencing stress, but are satisfied with their jobs.| 2Civility
The Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that it is a 2024 recipient of the Honorable William D. Missouri Civility Award.| 2Civility
The ATJ Commission and the AOIC are accepting applications for a grants to support Illinois courts in improving access to justice.| 2Civility
The challenge of attorney allyship lies in moving from the intention of being a good ally to actually taking action.| 2Civility
During “Mentoring Circles,” law students and new lawyer mentees gather in a “circle” to seek guidance from experienced attorney mentors.| 2Civility
At our upcoming Future Is Now conference, attendees will get a front-row seat to exploring generative AI’s impacts on legal services.| 2Civility
Generative AI for lawyers being used in legal practice. And lawyers need to understand the benefits and risks.| 2Civility
Early bird pricing of $30 per ticket for The Future Is Now 2024 will be available through Friday, March 15, 2024.| 2Civility
The Commission shares tips for navigating difficult conversations about diversity in the legal profession.| 2Civility
If you need to treat yourself to sweeten the end of summer, you can get in on back-to-school shopping with new work essentials fo lawyers.| 2Civility