March 2012 Women and the Law Newsletter

By E. Nicole Carrion

Save the date for our April 26th program and reception! RSVP by April 19th to Janet Sosin at jsosin@isba.org or 800-678-4009.

By Cristy Tackett-Hunt

It’s the perfect time to start the estate planning process, regardless of where you are in your life.

By Angela Evans

This book transforms the valuable lesson that you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar into a powerful, practical, and useful tool.

By Ella York

Some suggestions on how to protect yourself from identity theft.

By Joanna M. Lekkas

Many government employees may not realize that their social security benefits are reduced by two-thirds of their government pension.

By Anna Fridman

It frequently appears that the male spouses tend to be more heavily involved in the estate planning process; women sometimes take the supporting role and defer to their significant others to make the “right choices.” But it is important to have the conversation about your ultimate vision and make sure that your voice is heard and captured in the estate plan. 

By Mary F. Petruchius

An interview with Robyn Gabel, who sponsored a bill in the Illinois House of Representatives aimed to improve conditions for pregnant prisoners.