The Illinois Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Executive Committee on the Practice of Law have adopted three significant proposals.| 2Civility
More lawyers think that AI has become mainstream in the legal profession compared to last year, but some lawyers still hesitate.| 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
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
The Future Is Now: Legal Services conference will be held virtually from 12 – 4:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 24, 2025.| 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
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
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
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