The Catalyst

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law

March 2016 • Volume 21 • Number 4 •

March 2016 Women and the Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Some battles continue to be fought: The Equal Rights Amendment

By Lori G. Levin

March is Women’s History Month and is a time to celebrate women. Hopefully, soon, we will be able to celebrate true equality guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

Spotlight on Shira Truitt—Getting to know a genuine Champion for Diversity and Defender of Justice

By Mary F. Petruchius

Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.

Upcoming Attorney Moms Lunch

We will be hosting an “Attorney Moms” lunch at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Business Travel and Breast Milk/Pumping: Milk Stork Review

By Emily N. Masalski

The author shares her successful experience with Milk Stork.
Equal Pay Day Chicago 2016

Plans are well underway for the next Equal Pay Day event, scheduled for April 12, 2016 in Daley Plaza (Clark and Washington in Chicago) from noon to 1 pm.
Zonta celebrates 97 years of advancing the status of women

By Melissa M. Olivero

Zonta International is the only international service organization dedicated to advancing the status of women.

Minding the gap: International Women’s Day

By Emily A. Hansen

International Women’s Day was observed on March 8th to celebrate and promote the economic, cultural and political achievement of women.

Why divorce lawyers should be tuning in more with their “sensitive side” to relate better to clients

By Alexandra Martinez

It can be very difficult and emotionally draining to truly empathize with a client.

Chair’s column

By Emily N. Masalski

Chair Emily Masalski recently traveled to San Diego to serve as one of the ISBA delegates to the ABA House of Delegates.

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