October 2010 Women and the Law Newsletter

By Sandra Crawford

An introduction from Committee Chair Sandra Crawford.

By Valerie Sherman

The benefits of having at least one hobby are huge, especially to attorneys, whose stress levels, happiness, and health are often cited as some of the worst of any profession.

By Melissa M. Olivero

A closer look at this accomplished lawyer and member of our Committee, who recently won the ISBA’s 2009-2010 Young Lawyer of the Year Award.

By Amie M. Simpson

10 simple rules of behavior that author and divorce attorney Amie Simpson encourages her clients to follow at the outset of representation.

By Diana M. Law

The Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 imposes harsh penalties against seniors who gift money for any reason to family members and charities, since it presumes the money was transferred to qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits.

By Lori G. Levin

Girls, both in Illinois and nationally, comprise the fastest growing population in the juvenile justice system. See the full report at www.icjia.state.il.us.

By Byron G. Sabol

Clients do business with, and refer business to, lawyers they know, like, and trust. By focusing marketing efforts on the strategies outlined in this article, women lawyers will become better known and liked by clients.

By Janice L. Boback

The Women Everywhere: Partners In Service Project’s Annual Agency Day was held this year on June 11, 2010. Volunteers from the Women and the Law Committee gave their time and energy to a local agency known as Grace House.

By Susan Riegler

Female lawyers are very good at showing only their professional side. They can look so good on the outside that their colleagues, family and friends may not see the pain behind their eyes. But women across all Western countries are twice as likely to experience depression than men.

By Emily N. Masalski

Books recommended by members of the Standing Committee on Women and the Law.