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Articles From Cindy G. Buys

Welcome from The Catalyst editors By Cindy G. Buys & Kelly Thames Women and the Law, July 2015 Learn more about this newsletter and how to submit articles.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, April 2015 Committee member Cindy Buys reviews Sue Monk Kidd's most recent novel.
The continued need for better implementation of consular notification and access By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, March 2015 The recent case of Mordi v. Zeigler demonstrates the continued need for Illinois State Police Officers to provide consular notification and access to a foreign defendant.
New business opportunities in Cuba By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, January 2015 Many foreign investors are taking advantage of the friendlier business climate in Cuba.
Update on the 50 best law firms for women (and the 10 best in Chicago) By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, August 2014 The 2014 results are in. Click here to see which Chicago firms made the list!
A word from the Editor By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, August 2014 Photos from the Annual Meeting in June.
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Women in conflict—A UN response By Cindy G. Buys & Julia Kaye Wykoff International and Immigration Law, June 2014 Rather than conventional war tools such as guns, tanks, and bombs, raping and abusing women seemingly became a favorite tactic in many war-torn countries.
Women in conflict—A UN response By Cindy G. Buys & Julia Kaye Wykoff Women and the Law, April 2014 Rather than conventional war tools such as guns, tanks, and bombs, raping and abusing women seemingly became a favorite tactic in many war-torn countries.
Rebels at the Bar, by Jill Norgren By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, February 2014 Committee member Cindy Galway Buys reviews this thought-provoking book.
Right to counsel for immigrants: Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, July 2013 Experienced immigration practitioners know that while noncitizens enjoy a statutory right to counsel in immigration-related proceedings, there is no right to government-appointed counsel if the noncitizen cannot afford an attorney.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, June 2013 To commemorate the occasion, the Mexican Consulate hosted an all-day event at the Chicago Cultural Center on May 3, 2013 to consider the history of the Convention and what the future might hold.
Female judges in Illinois: Where are we now? By Cindy G. Buys & Stephanie Macuiba Women and the Law, May 2013 This article examines some of the statistics relating to females in the judiciary in Illinois and includes interviews with several female judges examining the role and experiences of these female judges.
Is reform a reality for women in Saudi Arabia? By Cindy G. Buys & Stephanie Macuiba International and Immigration Law, July 2012 This article provides some background on the Saudi Arabian political and legal systems and on the possibilities for future reforms to expand women’s rights.
Is reform a reality for women in Saudi Arabia? By Cindy G. Buys & Stephanie Macuiba Women and the Law, June 2012 This article provides some background on the Saudi Arabian political and legal systems and on the possibilities for future reforms to expand women’s rights.
50 best law firms for women By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, November 2011 Seven Illinois firms made the annual NAFE/Flex-Time Lawyers list published in the September 2011 issue of Working Mother.
Can corporations be held liable for international torts under the Alien Tort Statute? By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, October 2011 The Seventh Circuit recently answered this question in the affirmative in Flomo v. Firestone Natural Rubber Co. But because the Second Circuit reached the opposite conclusion, it'll be up to the U.S. Supreme Court to ultimately resolve the issue.
ISBA General Assembly votes in favor of two measures involving international law By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, January 2011 The two measures are the Proposed Legislation on Consular Notification and the Resolution Urging U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. The sentiments of the ISBA will now be conveyed to appropriate members of the Congress and the President.
CLE on cross-cultural communication By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, October 2010 A recap of the program presented at the ISBA's Annual Meeting in June, intended to raise awareness about the need for cultural sensitivity when interviewing clients and how that will make you a more effective lawyer.
Message from the Immediate Past Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, July 2010 The final column from 2009-2010 Section Chair Cindy Buys.
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, May 2010 Section Chair Cindy Buys describes the March CLE program, "Divorce, Deportation and Disciplinary Complaints: Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls in Family Law."
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, March 2010 The international lawyer plays an important role in humanitarian relief efforts when natural disasters, such as the recent earthquake in Haiti, take place.
Summary of comments by Ms. Ioana Navarrete, Consul for the Protection Department, Mexican Consulate By Cindy G. Buys & Anne M. Skallerup International and Immigration Law, March 2010 Ioana Navarette served as a guest speaker at the ISBA's Midyear Meeting in December. Click to read a synopsis of her views.
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, February 2010 Thoughts from the Section Chair.
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, November 2009 If you want to know more about the work of the section council, you will now be able to view the agenda and minutes of our meetings on the Web page at <http://www.illinoisbar.org/Sections/international/index.html>.
It’s past time to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, October 2009 In May of this year, the Obama Administration announced its treaty priority list. Prominent on that list is the Administration’s support for Senate advice and consent to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty.
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, October 2009 A message from Section Chair Cindy Buys.
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, September 2009 A message from Section Chair Cindy Buys.
Message from the Chair By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, July 2009 A note from incoming Chair Cindy Buys.
Court strikes down Illinois law prohibiting employers from using E-Verify By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, June 2009 In late 2007, Illinois enacted Public Law 95-138 prohibiting Illinois employers from enrolling in the federal government’s Employment Eligibility Verification System or E-Verify until the federal government could certify that the results of the E-Verify system were 99% accurate.
What you need to know about consular notification By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, January 2009 On Thursday, December 11, 2008, the International and Immigration Law Section Council sponsored an interesting and informative CLE program on consular notification at the ISBA’s Mid-Year Meetings.

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