The Catalyst

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

September 2017 • Volume 23 • Number 1 •

September 2017 Women and the Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Chair column

By Melissa Olivero

A message from Chair Melissa Olivero.

How to overcome your fears and land your dream career

By Corri Fetman

A few of the most common fears that people have regarding a potential job or career change, along with the reasons why you should really not fear them at all.

New paid sick leave and minimum wage raises underway in Chicago and Cook County

By Lori A. Goldstein

As of July 1, employers with one or more employee must now provide paid sick leave (PSL) to most employees, including temporary and part-time employees.

Women in Leadership in the American Bar Association’s Judicial Division

By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco

For the first time in the history of the ABA’s Judicial Division, there will be four women in leadership!

Good news

The Women and the Law Committee congratulates members Margaret Manetti and Kristen Prinz on being named to Crain’s Business Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago
Spotlight on Women and the Law Member Lori G. Levin

By Jessica Marshall

Learn more about long-time WATL member Lori Levin.

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