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April 2011 Women and the Law Newsletter
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Now every article is the start of a discussion. If you're a member of the Standing Committee on Women and the Law, you can comment on any of the articles that appear below.
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Chair’s column
By Sandra Crawford
A look ahead to some of the events sponsored by the Women and The Law Committee.
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Chairman Wilma Liebman: Forging a new process
By Melissa M. Olivero
On January 20, 2009, Wilma Liebman was appointed as the 20th Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board by President Obama, only the second woman to serve in this capacity since the creation of the Board in its current form.
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Three women on the Court
By Michele M. Jochner
For the first time in history, three women serve on both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Girl Scouts Project Law Track 2011
By Emily N. Masalski
Female attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and several teen Girl Scouts have designed a series of dynamic sessions that will culminate in a mock trial in May 2011. Volunteers are still needed-- check out the article to find out how you can help.
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Divorce among professional women
By Karen M. Pinkert-Lieb
Not only are professional women more likely to get divorced, but the number of women paying alimony has almost doubled since the late 90s. Here are some tips to help protect yourself in the event of a divorce.
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