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January 8, 2021
Supporter Spotlight: Asha Spencer of Bartlit Beck LLP
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Supporter Spotlight: Asha Spencer of Bartlit Beck LLP
January 4, 2021
Member Monday: Deborah Solmor
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Member Monday: Deborah Solmor
December 27, 2020
Member Monday: Caroleann S. Gallagher
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Member Monday: Caroleann S. Gallagher
December 21, 2020
Member Monday: Alison M. Field
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Member Monday: Alison M. Field
December 17, 2020
Supporter Spotlight: Jennifer Yu of Synergy Settlement Services
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Supporter Spotlight: Jennifer Yu of Synergy Settlement Services
December 17, 2020
Supporter Spotlight: Tara R. Devine
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Supporter Spotlight: Tara R. Devine
December 14, 2020
Member Monday: Molly L. Condon
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Member Monday: Molly L. Condon
December 14, 2020
DACA Resumes: Accepting First-Time Applicants
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DACA Resumes: Accepting First-Time Applicants
December 7, 2020
Member Monday: Amy Lenz
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Member Monday: Amy Lenz
December 7, 2020
WBAI Relaunches Mentor-Mentee Program
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WBAI Relaunches Mentor-Mentee Program
November 23, 2020
Member Monday: Debjani Desai
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Member Monday: Debjani Desai
November 19, 2020
Join Us In Supporting TWTC This Holiday Season
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Join Us In Supporting TWTC This Holiday Season
November 9, 2020
Member Monday: Heather A. Begley
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Member Monday: Heather A. Begley
November 2, 2020
Member Monday: Kathy McCabe
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Member Monday: Kathy McCabe
October 30, 2020
Supporter Spotlight: Waterville Advisors
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Supporter Spotlight: Waterville Advisors
October 30, 2020
Supporter Spotlight: Michelle Kohut of Corboy & Demetrio
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Supporter Spotlight: Michelle Kohut of Corboy & Demetrio
October 26, 2020
COVID-19 Child Care Crisis: Disproportionately Affects Working Women
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COVID-19 Child Care Crisis: Disproportionately Affects Working Women
October 26, 2020
Zooming for Trial: Litigation’s New Reality
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Zooming for Trial: Litigation’s New Reality
October 26, 2020
Member Spotlight: WBAI Member Chastidy Burns Unites Legal Leaders in Racial Justice Coalition
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Member Spotlight: WBAI Member Chastidy Burns Unites Legal Leaders in Racial Justice Coalition
October 26, 2020
WBAI Annual Reception Goes Virtual
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WBAI Annual Reception Goes Virtual
October 26, 2020
Member Monday: Anna Wermuth
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Member Monday: Anna Wermuth
October 20, 2020
Serve as an Election Day Field Attorney
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Serve as an Election Day Field Attorney
October 19, 2020
Member Monday: Judge Debra B. Walker
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Member Monday: Judge Debra B. Walker
October 9, 2020
Supporter Spotlight: Josie Gough of Loyola University – School of Law
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Supporter Spotlight: Josie Gough of Loyola University – School of Law
October 5, 2020
Member Monday: Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride
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Member Monday: Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride
September 28, 2020
Supporter Spotlight: Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.) ADR Systems
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Supporter Spotlight: Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.) ADR Systems
September 28, 2020
Member Monday: Sarah F. King
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Member Monday: Sarah F. King
September 20, 2020
Member Monday: Judy Conway
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Member Monday: Judy Conway
September 20, 2020
Thank you, Justice.
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Thank you, Justice.
September 14, 2020
Member Monday: Katie Twardak
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Member Monday: Katie Twardak
September 7, 2020
Member Monday: Kristen Lukaszak
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Member Monday: Kristen Lukaszak
August 30, 2020
Member Monday: Sarah Kwon
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Member Monday: Sarah Kwon
August 28, 2020
What they don’t teach you in law school
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What they don’t teach you in law school
August 23, 2020
Member Monday: Annika Mitchell
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Member Monday: Annika Mitchell
August 21, 2020
Reflections on the Second Edition to Our Book, Breaking Through Bias
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Reflections on the Second Edition to Our Book, Breaking Through Bias
August 10, 2020
Member Monday: Kelly Sabo Gaden
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Member Monday: Kelly Sabo Gaden
August 3, 2020
Member Monday: Tiffany Alberty
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Member Monday: Tiffany Alberty
July 29, 2020
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Speech on the House Floor and Why Language Matters
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Speech on the House Floor and Why Language Matters
July 27, 2020
Member Monday: Hon. Helaine L. Berger (Ret.)
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Member Monday: Hon. Helaine L. Berger (Ret.)
July 27, 2020
Race Judicata 2020 Cancelled but Not Forgotten
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Race Judicata 2020 Cancelled but Not Forgotten
July 25, 2020
Illinois ARDC Statement on Racism
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Illinois ARDC Statement on Racism
July 20, 2020
Pro Bono Opportunity: Volunteer to assist the Criminal Appeals Program
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Pro Bono Opportunity: Volunteer to assist the Criminal Appeals Program
July 20, 2020
Member Monday: Amy M. Gardner
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Member Monday: Amy M. Gardner
July 13, 2020
Member Monday: Jennifer Lavin
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Member Monday: Jennifer Lavin
July 7, 2020
The WBAI Continues Its Fight for Ratification of the ERA
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The WBAI Continues Its Fight for Ratification of the ERA
July 6, 2020
Opinion: Our Bodies, Still Our Choice SCOTUS Decision Protects Access to Safe Abortion
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Opinion: Our Bodies, Still Our Choice SCOTUS Decision Protects Access to Safe Abortion
July 6, 2020
Member Monday: Kate Conway
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Member Monday: Kate Conway
June 29, 2020
Member Monday: Caidi Mammas Vanderporten
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Member Monday: Caidi Mammas Vanderporten
June 22, 2020
Member Monday: Bonnie Mangold
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Member Monday: Bonnie Mangold
June 18, 2020
DACA Stands, Justice Prevails
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DACA Stands, Justice Prevails
June 15, 2020
Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers, Supreme Court Rules
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Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers, Supreme Court Rules
June 15, 2020
Member Monday: Erin M Wilson
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Member Monday: Erin M Wilson
June 10, 2020
The Law & This Moment, an essay by Lauren Phyllis Buford
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The Law & This Moment, an essay by Lauren Phyllis Buford
June 8, 2020
Submit A Member Profile Today
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Submit A Member Profile Today
June 1, 2020
An Open Letter to the WBAI Community
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An Open Letter to the WBAI Community
May 27, 2020
Timely Gender and Body Language Workshop
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Timely Gender and Body Language Workshop
May 27, 2020
Virginia Becomes The 38th State To Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment So What Comes Next?
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Virginia Becomes The 38th State To Ratify The Equal Rights Amendment So What Comes Next?
May 27, 2020
Member Spotlight Suffragist Nellie Carlin
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Member Spotlight Suffragist Nellie Carlin
May 27, 2020
WBAI Honors Judges at 21st Annual Judicial Reception
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WBAI Honors Judges at 21st Annual Judicial Reception
May 6, 2020
Announcing the 2020-2021 WBAI Officers and Board of Directors
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Announcing the 2020-2021 WBAI Officers and Board of Directors
March 30, 2020
Member Monday: Ava George Stewart
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Member Monday: Ava George Stewart
March 30, 2020
Member Monday: Nora Devine
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Member Monday: Nora Devine
March 30, 2020
Member Monday: Shawn S. Kasserman
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Member Monday: Shawn S. Kasserman
March 23, 2020
Member Monday: Desiree Moore
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Member Monday: Desiree Moore
March 19, 2020
Spring Summit for Advancing Women in the Law.
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Spring Summit for Advancing Women in the Law.
March 16, 2020
Member Monday: Masah SamForay
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Member Monday: Masah SamForay
March 9, 2020
Member Monday: Judge Patrice Ball-Reed
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Member Monday: Judge Patrice Ball-Reed
March 2, 2020
Member Monday: Hon. Margaret Stanton McBride
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Member Monday: Hon. Margaret Stanton McBride
February 24, 2020
Member Monday: Whitney K. Siehl
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Member Monday: Whitney K. Siehl
February 10, 2020
Member Monday: Lynn Marie Geerdes
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Member Monday: Lynn Marie Geerdes
January 27, 2020
Member Monday: Colleen Redden
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Member Monday: Colleen Redden
January 19, 2020
Member Monday: Karyn L. Bass Ehler
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Member Monday: Karyn L. Bass Ehler
January 19, 2020
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
January 13, 2020
Member Monday: Meet Marni R. Slavick
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Member Monday: Meet Marni R. Slavick
January 6, 2020
Member Spotlight: Dani Johnson
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Member Spotlight: Dani Johnson
December 20, 2019
Member Spotlight: Melissa Tannehill
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Member Spotlight: Melissa Tannehill
December 12, 2019
Member Spotlight: WBAI Leadership Persevered for Ratification of 19th Amendment
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Member Spotlight: WBAI Leadership Persevered for Ratification of 19th Amendment
December 12, 2019
2019 WBAI Annual Golf Outing
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2019 WBAI Annual Golf Outing
December 12, 2019
Beyond Body Language
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Beyond Body Language
December 12, 2019
WBAI Hosts Luncheon Celebrating Centennial of the 19th Amendment
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WBAI Hosts Luncheon Celebrating Centennial of the 19th Amendment
December 12, 2019
WBAI, LAGBAC Host Chicago’s First CLE on “Transgender in the Workplace”
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WBAI, LAGBAC Host Chicago’s First CLE on “Transgender in the Workplace”
December 2, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Fiona McEntee
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Member Monday: Meet Fiona McEntee
October 31, 2019
THERE IS NO HOME FOR ME HERE
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THERE IS NO HOME FOR ME HERE
September 16, 2019
Being The Best Advocate For Our Clients…And Ourselves!
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Being The Best Advocate For Our Clients…And Ourselves!
June 17, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Elizabeth A. Kaveny
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Member Monday: Meet Elizabeth A. Kaveny
June 5, 2019
ANOTHER TWO WHEELER TAKES TO THE STREETS
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ANOTHER TWO WHEELER TAKES TO THE STREETS
May 29, 2019
Body Language Training
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Body Language Training
May 29, 2019
WBAI Hosts 2019 Judicial Reception
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WBAI Hosts 2019 Judicial Reception
May 29, 2019
Retaining Women in the Law
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Retaining Women in the Law
May 29, 2019
Choosing Senior Living Services
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Choosing Senior Living Services
May 29, 2019
Fashion, ESQ
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Fashion, ESQ
May 29, 2019
WBAI Women in Law Summit 2019
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WBAI Women in Law Summit 2019
May 24, 2019
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
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Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
May 20, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Courtney Wylie
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Member Monday: Meet Courtney Wylie
May 16, 2019
Illinois Judicial Council 2019-2020 Law School Scholarships Applications Now Being Accepted
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Illinois Judicial Council 2019-2020 Law School Scholarships Applications Now Being Accepted
April 29, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Lauren Bever
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Member Monday: Meet Lauren Bever
April 27, 2019
Commissioner Hon. Debra Walker Receives University of Illinois College of Law Alumni Award
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Commissioner Hon. Debra Walker Receives University of Illinois College of Law Alumni Award
April 22, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Marie Sarantakis
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Member Monday: Meet Marie Sarantakis
April 8, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Pooja Ravisankar
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Member Monday: Meet Pooja Ravisankar
April 1, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Marla M. Izbicky
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Member Monday: Meet Marla M. Izbicky
March 25, 2019
Member Monday: Meet Cori Cundiff
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Member Monday: Meet Cori Cundiff
March 19, 2019
Judicial Firsts: Trailblazers on the Federal Bench
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Judicial Firsts: Trailblazers on the Federal Bench
March 17, 2019
Grit+Grace Day
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Grit+Grace Day
March 11, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Stephanie Kevil
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Member Monday Profile: Stephanie Kevil
March 7, 2019
WBAI Puts New Spin on Networking at Spynergy Wicker Park
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WBAI Puts New Spin on Networking at Spynergy Wicker Park
March 7, 2019
WBAI Hosts Reception Honoring Top Women Lawyers In Leadership of 2018
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WBAI Hosts Reception Honoring Top Women Lawyers In Leadership of 2018
March 6, 2019
WBAI Honored for Support of ERA Ratification in Illinois
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WBAI Honored for Support of ERA Ratification in Illinois
March 6, 2019
Fashion, ESQ.- Much Ado About Commuting
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Fashion, ESQ.- Much Ado About Commuting
March 4, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Bridget Duignan
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Member Monday Profile: Bridget Duignan
February 25, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Charlotte Adelman
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Member Monday Profile: Charlotte Adelman
February 17, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Jennifer Rosato
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Member Monday Profile: Jennifer Rosato
February 11, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Maria Phillips
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Member Monday Profile: Maria Phillips
February 7, 2019
Local Event: Women Everywhere Anniversary Celebration
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Local Event: Women Everywhere Anniversary Celebration
February 4, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Danielle F. Pappas
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Member Monday Profile: Danielle F. Pappas
January 28, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Betty S. Murcia
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Member Monday Profile: Betty S. Murcia
January 21, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Tonya Major Gauff
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Member Monday Profile: Tonya Major Gauff
January 14, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Margaret Battersby Black
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Member Monday Profile: Margaret Battersby Black
January 10, 2019
Announcement from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
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Announcement from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
January 7, 2019
Member Monday Profile: Katy Mickelson
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Member Monday Profile: Katy Mickelson
December 2, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Stephanie Cueman
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Member Monday Profile: Stephanie Cueman
November 26, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Natalie Scruton Federle
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Member Monday Profile: Natalie Scruton Federle
November 12, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Christine Palkovic
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Member Monday Profile: Christine Palkovic
November 5, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Blaire Theuerkauf
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Member Monday Profile: Blaire Theuerkauf
October 29, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Dimitra Katsis
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Member Monday Profile: Dimitra Katsis
October 22, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Dina Ninfo
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Member Monday Profile: Dina Ninfo
October 14, 2018
WBAI Hosts 23rd Annual Golf Outing
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WBAI Hosts 23rd Annual Golf Outing
October 14, 2018
Sexual Harassment Is Not Always What You Think It Is
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Sexual Harassment Is Not Always What You Think It Is
October 14, 2018
Fashion ESQ: How to Transition Your Wardrobe to Fall
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Fashion ESQ: How to Transition Your Wardrobe to Fall
October 14, 2018
WBAI Hosts 104th Annual Installation Dinner
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WBAI Hosts 104th Annual Installation Dinner
October 14, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Trina Smith
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Member Monday Profile: Trina Smith
October 7, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Sarah Kwon
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Member Monday Profile: Sarah Kwon
September 24, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Lauren Waninski
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Member Monday Profile: Lauren Waninski
September 21, 2018
WBAI to Receive IWILTA Trailblazers Award
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WBAI to Receive IWILTA Trailblazers Award
September 17, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Lyndsay Markley
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Member Monday Profile: Lyndsay Markley
August 7, 2018
Volunteer Tutoring at the Chicago Bar Association
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Volunteer Tutoring at the Chicago Bar Association
August 6, 2018
Professional Women in Advocacy Conference
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Professional Women in Advocacy Conference
July 16, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Corinne C. Heggie
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Member Monday Profile: Corinne C. Heggie
July 9, 2018
104th Annual Installation Dinner
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104th Annual Installation Dinner
June 18, 2018
New Doors Open For Older Employees
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New Doors Open For Older Employees
June 18, 2018
Fashion ESQ: How To Find Shoes That Are Work-Appropriate
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Fashion ESQ: How To Find Shoes That Are Work-Appropriate
June 18, 2018
Cooking Class at Naveen’s Cuisine
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Cooking Class at Naveen’s Cuisine
June 18, 2018
Judicial Reception
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Judicial Reception
June 18, 2018
Are You Ready to Take Your Trial to the Next Level? Embracing Technology Can Advance Your Legal Practice
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Are You Ready to Take Your Trial to the Next Level? Embracing Technology Can Advance Your Legal Practice
May 14, 2018
Illinois House Hearing May 16th and Witness Slips
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Illinois House Hearing May 16th and Witness Slips
May 4, 2018
Kelly Thames Bennett: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Kelly Thames Bennett: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
May 3, 2018
Michele Thorne: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Michele Thorne: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
May 2, 2018
Illinois House Hearing May 7th and Witness Slips
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Illinois House Hearing May 7th and Witness Slips
May 2, 2018
Emily Masalski: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Emily Masalski: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
May 1, 2018
Cindy G. Buys: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Cindy G. Buys: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
April 30, 2018
Linda Coberly: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Linda Coberly: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
April 23, 2018
Member Monday Profile: John L. Nisivaco
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Member Monday Profile: John L. Nisivaco
April 16, 2018
WBAI 2018 Vanguard Awards Honoree: Hon. Diane P. Wood
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WBAI 2018 Vanguard Awards Honoree: Hon. Diane P. Wood
April 9, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Stephen M. Komie
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Member Monday Profile: Stephen M. Komie
March 19, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Anna P. Krolikowska
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Member Monday Profile: Anna P. Krolikowska
March 13, 2018
Practicing Moms’ Take on Work-Life Balance
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Practicing Moms’ Take on Work-Life Balance
March 13, 2018
2018 Women in Law Summit
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2018 Women in Law Summit
March 13, 2018
Women of Accomplishment
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Women of Accomplishment
March 13, 2018
The Discipline in Negotiating
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The Discipline in Negotiating
March 13, 2018
Top Women Lawyers in Leadership 2017
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Top Women Lawyers in Leadership 2017
March 6, 2018
2018 WBAI Judicial Rating Grid
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2018 WBAI Judicial Rating Grid
February 19, 2018
Karie J. Valentino
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Karie J. Valentino
February 12, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Becky Dandy
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Member Monday Profile: Becky Dandy
January 29, 2018
Member Monday Profile: Christi Seitz
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Member Monday Profile: Christi Seitz
January 22, 2018
In Memoriam: Dolores K. Hanna
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In Memoriam: Dolores K. Hanna
January 12, 2018
Women’s March to the Polls 2018 – Calling all ReSISTERS
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Women’s March to the Polls 2018 – Calling all ReSISTERS
December 18, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Lauren Tuckey Murray
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Member Monday Profile: Lauren Tuckey Murray
December 11, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Jade Carpenter
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Member Monday Profile: Jade Carpenter
December 4, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Candace D. Hansford
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Member Monday Profile: Candace D. Hansford
November 20, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Bethany Whittles Harris
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Member Monday Profile: Bethany Whittles Harris
November 16, 2017
A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
November 16, 2017
The WBAI 103rd Annual Dinner
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The WBAI 103rd Annual Dinner
November 16, 2017
Civil Litigation Reception: Meet the Law Division
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Civil Litigation Reception: Meet the Law Division
November 16, 2017
Fresh Out and Female: Three Rules for the First-Year Trial Attorney
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Fresh Out and Female: Three Rules for the First-Year Trial Attorney
November 16, 2017
The American Dream: Life After DACA and How the Legal Community Can Help
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The American Dream: Life After DACA and How the Legal Community Can Help
November 13, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Genevieve E. Niemann
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Member Monday Profile: Genevieve E. Niemann
November 6, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Helen B. Bloch
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Member Monday Profile: Helen B. Bloch
October 31, 2017
Photos: The Path to General Counsel: Job Searching for the In-House Attorney
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Photos: The Path to General Counsel: Job Searching for the In-House Attorney
October 31, 2017
WBAI Testifies in Support of New Sexual Harassment Legislation
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WBAI Testifies in Support of New Sexual Harassment Legislation
October 30, 2017
#ILSayNoMore
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#ILSayNoMore
October 26, 2017
Legislative Committee Co-Chairs: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Legislative Committee Co-Chairs: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
October 23, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Kirstin Ives
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Member Monday Profile: Kirstin Ives
October 15, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Morgan Johnson
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Member Monday Profile: Morgan Johnson
September 28, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Franco La Marca
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Member Monday Profile: Franco La Marca
September 28, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Sara M. Davis
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Member Monday Profile: Sara M. Davis
September 20, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Josephine M. O’Hagan
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Member Monday Profile: Josephine M. O’Hagan
September 11, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Emily T. Acosta
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Member Monday Profile: Emily T. Acosta
August 14, 2017
Volunteer Tutoring at the Chicago Bar Association
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Volunteer Tutoring at the Chicago Bar Association
August 5, 2017
How Women Can Take First Chair
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How Women Can Take First Chair
August 5, 2017
The Seventh Circuit Signals Federal Law Protection for Transgender Employees and Students
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The Seventh Circuit Signals Federal Law Protection for Transgender Employees and Students
August 5, 2017
Increasing Diversity Calls for Professional Change
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Increasing Diversity Calls for Professional Change
August 5, 2017
A Big Change is Coming to Child Support Calculations
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A Big Change is Coming to Child Support Calculations
August 5, 2017
Pat Mullen, a WBAI Member to Remember
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Pat Mullen, a WBAI Member to Remember
June 22, 2017
Join the WBAI, LAGBAC, the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and Baird for an evening of networking and fun!
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Join the WBAI, LAGBAC, the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois and Baird for an evening of networking and fun!
June 5, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Brandi Burton
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Member Monday Profile: Brandi Burton
June 5, 2017
5th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference
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5th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference
May 31, 2017
Chicago Bar Association Free CLE Program: Update on Temporary Visitor Driver’s License and REAL ID
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Chicago Bar Association Free CLE Program: Update on Temporary Visitor Driver’s License and REAL ID
May 26, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Hon. Celia Gamrath
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Member Monday Profile: Hon. Celia Gamrath
May 26, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Lori G. Levin
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Member Monday Profile: Lori G. Levin
May 26, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Lauren Phyllis Buford
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Member Monday Profile: Lauren Phyllis Buford
May 26, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Liz Winiarski
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Member Monday Profile: Liz Winiarski
May 26, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Masah S. Renwick
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Member Monday Profile: Masah S. Renwick
May 8, 2017
E. Lynn Grayson: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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E. Lynn Grayson: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
May 2, 2017
Lori Levin: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
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Lori Levin: Why I support the Equal Rights Amendment
May 1, 2017
Photos: May 2017 Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony
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Photos: May 2017 Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony
April 30, 2017
The Equal Rights Amendment: Why Now?
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The Equal Rights Amendment: Why Now?
April 28, 2017
6 Reasons I Support the Equal Rights Amendment as an Employment Lawyer
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6 Reasons I Support the Equal Rights Amendment as an Employment Lawyer
April 28, 2017
Equal Rights Amendment Update: Some Battles Continue to Be Fought
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Equal Rights Amendment Update: Some Battles Continue to Be Fought
April 27, 2017
Introducing the 2017-2018 WBAI Board of Directors and Officers
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Introducing the 2017-2018 WBAI Board of Directors and Officers
April 25, 2017
Alzheimer’s and the Law
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Alzheimer’s and the Law
April 20, 2017
Slow Progress for Woman and Minorities in Law Firms
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Slow Progress for Woman and Minorities in Law Firms
April 19, 2017
This Woman’s Work: Kathryn Clarenbach built the foundation for the modern women’s movement. Meet the determined feminist you’ve never heard of.
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This Woman’s Work: Kathryn Clarenbach built the foundation for the modern women’s movement. Meet the determined feminist you’ve never heard of.
April 17, 2017
In Memory of a Famous Feminist Woman Lawyer Who was Born and Raised in Chicago – Karen Lipschultz DeCrow
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In Memory of a Famous Feminist Woman Lawyer Who was Born and Raised in Chicago – Karen Lipschultz DeCrow
April 17, 2017
Strategic Considerations for In-House Counsel Regarding the Attorney-Client Privilege
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Strategic Considerations for In-House Counsel Regarding the Attorney-Client Privilege
April 16, 2017
Fashion ESQ: An Interview with Judge Celia Gamrath
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Fashion ESQ: An Interview with Judge Celia Gamrath
April 13, 2017
Chicago Bar Association Local Government Committee Presents “Criminal Records Relief in Illinois . . . Expungements, Sealing and other Mitigation.”
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Chicago Bar Association Local Government Committee Presents “Criminal Records Relief in Illinois . . . Expungements, Sealing and other Mitigation.”
April 11, 2017
2016 Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Awards Reception
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2016 Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Awards Reception
April 11, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Morgan L. Stogsdill
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Member Monday Profile: Morgan L. Stogsdill
April 11, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Natalie Perry
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Member Monday Profile: Natalie Perry
April 11, 2017
Member Monday Profile: Michelle Kohut
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Member Monday Profile: Michelle Kohut
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CLE: Strategic Considerations for In-House Counsel Regarding the Attorney-Client Privilege
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Karen DeCrow Exhibit at Northwestern
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WBAI Hosts BRIGHT PINK Informative Networking Reception
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2015 WBAI Annual Golf Outing
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New Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation Laws
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