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Chicago, IL
Joined September 2009

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  1. Has COVID-19 made the workplace more accessible for lawyers with disabilities?

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  2. White associates are more likely to be promoted to equity partnerships. Similarly, male associates were more likely to be promoted to equity partnerships, but the reverse is true of female associates. Read more:

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  3. Five judges and former judges discussed their unique paths to the bench at . They gave advice, told stories of obstacles overcome, of being mentored and of mentoring others:

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  4. For attorneys unsure about providing pro bono services, remember: what is easy or routine for you may be life-changing for those struggling to get by. Pro bono services impact the recipients and can change the course of a family’s life:

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  5. Becoming an efficient and effective legal writer:

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  6. Zoom meeting usage increased so quickly during the pandemic that the software outgrew its rudimentary security. Zoom’s lack of reliable security and accompanying privacy problems have resulted in numerous legal issues:

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  7. Nov 5

    THURSDAY @ 2:00 P.M. ET: Join our program with feat. WWII veteran & author Louis Moore. Mr. Moore will share stories about his beloved wife from Eternal Love, the book he wrote about their life together. Register HERE ➡️

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  8. A more flexible workplace would benefit lawyers overall, and particularly women and other underrepresented populations:

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  9. Every law firm depends on relationships with a variety of outside entities: clients, the courts, opposing counsel, co-counsel, vendors, and more. The firms that are most effective in curating these relationships will find themselves more competitive:

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  10. Black people are not receiving the same quality of health care that their white counterparts receive, and this second-rate health care is shortening their lives.

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  11. Many attorneys are, understandably, hesitant to hyperspecialize. But focusing on a small area of the law can pay big dividends:

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  12. Don't wait to fix a mistake until it's too late! Here are 10 tips to stay out of malpractice trouble:

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  13. . offers their sincerest gratitude to everyone who participated in the 13th National Celebration of Pro Bono. Celebrate all year long by following them and using . 📷: Carol Yepes / Moment / via Getty Images

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  14. Have you read the frequent media reports on the number of children who have arrived unaccompanied on the Southwest border of the United States recently and want to help? Find out how you can get involved:

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  15. COVID-19 Vaccines: Can your employee purchase evidence of a sincerely held religious belief on the internet:

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  16. The law is easy. But the business of law can be crushing. Here are 10 tips and tools to leverage on your journey as a solo:

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  17. The ABA Afghanistan Response Project is a central source of information and opportunities for lawyers to help those affected by the Afghan humanitarian crisis: Volunteer and participate in

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  18. Need a job? Check out the ABA Career Center to find thousands of job postings covering the whole legal spectrum.

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  19. . offers a year in review of the impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry: 📷: Busà Photography / Moment / via Getty Images

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