The Bottom Line

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2024 Articles

AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal Practice By Damien Riehl July 2024 Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
Call for Articles: Inspire and Lead Through Your Expertise! By Jennifer Danish July 2024 A call for articles from the editor.
Cybersecurity and Law Firms By Charles Y. Davis & Taylor Ingram January 2024 This article explores the key cybersecurity challenges facing law firms and provides best practices to mitigate these risks effectively.
Employing Individuals With Disabilities: Viewpoints Based on the Experiences of Two Disabled Attorneys By Brandy Johnson & Patti Chang January 2024 Two ISBA members with disabilities reflect on their experiences in the workplace.
Five Reasons Why You Should Support the Illinois Bar Foundation By Laura Castagna July 2024 Becoming and Illinois Bar Foundation Champion will help to ensure sustainable long-term funding for access to justice and Lawyers Care programs throughout the state.  
From Overwhelm to Order: A Journey in Navigating the Business of Law By Robert J. Hills May 2024 Tips and tricks for going from overwhelm to order in the practice of law.
Law Firm Partnership: Implementing a Lawyer Career Advancement Program By John W. Olmstead July 2024 To be successful, law firms of all sizes must attract both clients and talent.
Never Say ‘Hold, Please’: Choosing the Right Live Remote Receptionist for Your Law Firm By Jennifer M. Danish January 2024 A live remote receptionist service may be your virtual lifeline, ensuring every call is answered promptly and professionally.
Solo Lawyer Back-Up Plan By G. Timothy Leighton May 2024 Advice for solo attorneys who need to plan for life events, such as becoming disabled, incapacitated, or dying.
Succession Planning: Good for You, a Must for Your Clients By Bob Downs, Leonard Amari, Eugenia Hunter, John H. Maville, & Raquel Martinez March 2024 The Senior Lawyers Section Council recently charged a committee with looking into succession planning.
Take Your Firm From Surviving to Thriving By Jeff Schoenberger March 2024 Simple steps to take your law firm from surviving to thriving.
Understanding the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act By Cathy A. Pilkington March 2024 Illinois is the first state to enact a worker protection law for income earned by independent contractors. The Freelance Worker Protection Act addresses long-standing pay issues for gig workers and independent contractors.