YLDNews

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Young Lawyers Division

2006 Articles

Residential Foreclosure 101 By Donald P. Shriver December 2006 Regardless of the current state of the economy, homeowners default on their mortgage loans and lenders file routine foreclosure actions.
Save the Date: YLD 9TH Annual Holiday Party Approaching Fast October 2006 This year’s 9th Annual Holiday Party, sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Foundation, will be held Friday, December 1, 2006 at Joe’s Sports Bar on Weed Street from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (more information can be found at www.holidayparty.org).
The second half of smart—How to temper your intelligence and become a more effective deal lawyer By Fred Tannenbaum February 2006 Some ideas for combining your vast body of knowledge and gift for conveying that intelligence with practical restraints to make negotiations and client relations smoother and more effective.
Statute of Limitations for minors in legal malpractice clarified By Jamie L. Bas December 2006 Determining the appropriate statute of limitations is one of the first steps any lawyer does when evaluating a cause of action.
Take me out to the ballgame By Heather M. Fritsch June 2006 On April 28 - 29, 2006, members of the Young Lawyer’s Division traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for a YLD business meeting.
Tax incentives for historic residences By David Dwyer February 2006 Significant real estate tax incentives are available for owners of historic buildings in Illinois
Thank You By Chris S. Haaff August 2006 I am humbled and amazed at the excessive amount of unnecessary gratitude I have received for chairing the ISBA Law Student Committee for more than six years through April 2006.
The Tradition of Excellence Award April 2006 The General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section has established a Tradition of Excellence Award.
What can I be with a J.D.? Assistant Director of the Chicago Chapter of AJC By Heather M. Fritsch June 2006 Learn more about Melanie Maron, Assistant Director of the Chicago Chapter of American Jewish Committee.
What can I be with a J.D.? CEO and Entrepreneur By Heather M. Fritsch August 2006 More about the career of Tarek Fadel, CEO and Founder of AdaptiBar.
What can I be with a J.D.? Second District Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Office By Heather M. Fritsch December 2006 Get to know the Second District Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor’s Office and its Deputy Director, Martin Moltz.
What can I be with a J.D.? Solo practitioner By Heather M. Fritsch October 2006 Learn more about Gregg Garofalo, who started Gregg A. Garofalo P.C. in 2004.
YLD announces 2006 award winners June 2006 The Young Lawyers Division of the Illinois State Bar Association announced the annual awards for the Young Lawyer of the Year and the Law Student Division Public Service.
YLD Council prepares for another outstanding year By Chris S. Haaff August 2006 The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Council last met on June 16, 2006 at the ISBA Annual Meeting.