CBA Record March-April 2023

CBA RECORD CONTENTS

March/April 2023 • Volume 37, Number 2

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Editor’s Briefcase Advice for Young Lawyers (and Not-So-Young Lawyers) by Justice Michael B. Hyman President’s Page Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession with Illinois LAW Pathways by Timothy S. Tomasik

It’s the Good Advice That You Just Didn’t Take By Daniel Berkowitz How to Be a Better Associate: Minimizing Stress (on Yourself and Others) By Brian M. Bentrup THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION ISSUE: ADVICE FOR YOUNG LAWYERS

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8 CBA News 20 Chicago Bar

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Why the Art of Billing is Crucial By Paige N. Fox

Foundation Report

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What Teaching Taught Me About Succeeding as an Attorney By John Anders

22 The Pulse 38 Summary Judgments

34 Résumé Review: Breadth and Depth By Patrick Barry 32- 36 Plus… Precise Advice: Advice for Young Lawyers from Young Lawyers Andre Hunter, Jr., Aaron Kacel and Kernisha Padilla

Tombs of Little Egypt by Judge James Varga Reviewed by Clare McMahon

39 History Will Judge

The Future of Social Justice by Nina Fain

40 Practical Ethics

Legal Ethics Basics for Young (and Young-ish) Lawyers by Trisha Rich

42 LPMT Bits & Bytes

8 Technology Must-Haves for the New Lawyer by Anne Haag

About the Cover: Young Lawyers Section Leadership Front row: Chair Daniel Berkowitz, Aronberg Goldgehn; Second Vice Chair

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