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Power of Attorney for Health Care
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ident might occur. When it does, you may need someone else to speak or make
health care decisions for you. If you plan now, you can increase the chances
that the medical treatment you get will be the treatment you want. In Illinois,
you can choose someone to be your “health care agent.” Your agent is the person
you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are unable or do not want
to make them yourself. These decisions should be based on your personal values
and wishes. It is important to put your choice of agent in writing. The written
form is often called an “advance directive”. You may use this form or another
form, as long as it meets the legal requirements of Illinois. There are many
written and on-line resources to guide you and your loved ones in having a
conversation about these issues. You may find it helpful to look at these
resources while thinking about and discussing your advance directive. WHAT ARE
THE THINGS I WANT MY HEALTH CARE AGENT TO KNOW? The selection of your agent
should be considered carefully, as your agent will have the ultimate
decision-making authority once this document goes into effect, in most instances
after you are no longer able to make your own decisions. While the goal is for
your agent to make decisions in keeping with your preferences and in the
majority of circumstances that is what happens, please know that the law does
allow your agent to make decisions to direct or refuse health care interventions
or withdraw treatment. Your agent will need to think about conversations you
have had, your personality, and how you handled important health care issues in
the past. Therefore, it is important to talk with your agent and your family
about such things as: What is most important to you in your life? How important
is it to you to avoid pain and suffering? If you had to choose, is it more
important to you to live as long as possible, or to avoid prolonged suffering or
disability? Would you rather be at home or in a hospital for the last days or
weeks of your life? Do you have religious, spiritual, or cultural beliefs that
you want your agent and others to consider? Do you wish to make a significant
contribution to medical science after your death through organ or whole body
donation? Do you have an existing advance directive, such as a living will, that
contains your specific wishes about health care that is only delaying your
death? If you have another advance directive, make sure to discuss with your
agent the directive and the treatment decisions contained within that outline
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iling in a lawsuit that included references to past court cases that thought
were real, but were actually invented by the artificial intelligence-powered
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Judging the judges: New database lets law clerks speak out
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erk as one of the best professional experiences of their lives. But for Aliza
Shatzman, it was the worst. After what she describes as a disastrous stint
clerking for a judge (who is no longer on the bench) in Washington, D.C.,
Superior Court, Shatzman, 31, is on a mission. A year ago, she founded the
nonprofit Legal Accountability Project, pledging to build a national database of
reviews by former clerks to candidly — and if they prefer, anonymously — judge
their judges as bosses and mentors. The goal: to give prospective clerkship
applicants a clearer idea of what they’re getting into. As federal judges this
week begin hiring their next round of clerks, it’s easy for me to see the value
of such insider feedback. Clerks work in close quarters with their judges,
forging relationships that are both personal and professional —and that can
profoundly impact the trajectory of a new lawyer’s career. It’s in everyone’s
best interest for the experience to be a good one. I know lots of lawyers who
rave about “their” judges for years after their clerkships. But I also know a
quiet few who had bad experiences, either quitting early or gritting their teeth
until the year was over. “There’s a dearth of information about judges as
managers and the clerkship experience,” said Shatzman, who in 2022 shared her
story with a congressional subcommittee looking at gaps in workplace protections
for federal judiciary employees. The clerkship database is slated to go live
this fall, and Shatzman said the project will announce its law school partners
at that time. Still, some schools are not enthusiastic. Among the naysayers is
Shatzman’s alma mater, Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. “We are
not endorsing it,” dean Russell Osgood told me. A primary concern is accuracy,
he said. “We have no capacity to test the veracity of any accusations” against
judges, especially if the review is anonymous. It’s a valid consideration —
though Shatzman told me she verifies the identities of all survey respondents to
make sure they did in fact clerk for the judge they’re reviewing. Journalists
and other members of the public will not have access to the database, nor will
the judges themselves. A spokesperson for the Administrative Office of the U.S.
Courts did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the project.
“I’m sure that there are probably judges who have some apprehension about this,”
said Judge Douglas Nazarian of the Maryland Court of Appeals, who earlier this
month joined the project’s board of directors. Judges “won’t know about or be
able to respond to” critical comments. But Nazarian sees countervailing values.
“The goal is to create an opportunity for students to get information about all
aspects of the experience from (past) clerks, so they can make an informed
decision about who to apply to clerk for,” he said. As is, law students tend to
rely on what Shatzman calls “whisper networks” for scuttlebutt on judges, plus
whatever insights their individual schools may have gleaned — a siloed system
that leaves room for major gaps in information. The project's clerkship survey
poses questions on topics including the interview process, workload, how
feedback is provided and whether the clerk observed or experienced any
discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the job. The database serves as a
"neutral tool" for user-generated content, Shatzman said, without creating,
developing or transforming the information. As such, she said, the project is
shielded from liability under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
"I'm not at all worried about false allegations," Shatzman said. "We don't have
a culture of false allegations against judges. We have a culture of fear and
under-reporting." While public reports of judges harassing or otherwise
mistreating their clerks are rare, a few instances in recent years have come to
light. In 2017, for example, Judge Alex Kozinski retired from the 9th U.S.
Circuit Appeals Court amid an investigation after former clerks and other junior
staffers accused him of subjecting them to inappropriate sexual conduct or
comments. Kozinski denied the claims and said at the time that it was never his
intention to make his clerks feel uncomfortable. Now in private practice, he did
not respond to a request for comment. His 9th Circuit colleague Stephen
Reinhardt, who died in 2018, was also accused of sexual harassment by a former
clerk, who testified before Congress in 2020 about the alleged misconduct, which
occurred in the final year of the judge’s life. In a hearing two years later,
Shatzman in a written statement to a House Judiciary subcommittee detailed the
harassment she said she experienced while clerking from August 2019 to May 2020.
Per a settlement agreement, she’s not able to name the judge, whom she said is
no longer on the bench for reasons unrelated to her complaint. In her statement,
Shatzman recounted how the judge said she made him “uncomfortable” and would
demand that she leave his courtroom while allowing her male co-clerk to stay.
The judge allegedly told her she was bossy — and “I know bossy because my wife
is bossy” — as well as “aggressive” and “nasty.” During the COVID-19 shutdown,
he ended her clerkship four months early but said he would provide a “neutral”
reference, she said. That was crucial. Post-clerkship, Shatzman was offered her
dream job as a federal prosecutor, subject to a successful background check.
Instead, she said, the judge gave a misleading, negative reference that tanked
her security clearance. Shatzman lost the job offer, she said, even though the
judge later agreed to "clarify" some of the statements he made about her. After
the experience, Shatzman wanted to help other would-be clerks avoid a similar
fate. She quit her job as a family law attorney last year to work full time on
the project, which is currently being funded by individual donations, she said.
Shatzman declined to say how much funding she has raised. The project will
generate revenue once the database launches. Law schools will pay $5 per student
for access, with the total cost based on the school’s J.D. enrollment. (A school
with 1,000 students, for example, would pay $5,000.) Individual students will
also be able to buy access for a to-be-determined price. “Considering the
outsized influence of a clerkship on a new attorney’s future career success and
the enormous premium the legal community places on clerkships," she said, "we
owe it to the next generation of attorneys to ensure transparency,
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NASCAR is racing through Chicago
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racing to Lakeshore Dr. Drivers will be racing near amazing Chicago views such
as the Buckingham Fountain and Lake Michigan. Tickets for this event can be
found on nascarchicago.com with a variation of tickets to choose from including
street view of the race, access to the lakefront concert area, loads of food and
beverage for additional purchase as well as a walk-through experience of the
75-year history of NASCAR. Nevertheless, it's important to remember that major
downtown roads will shortly begin to close down in preparation for the street
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acing the LSAT are good indicators that you are qualified for law school, but
they don't necessarily mean that you'll make a good law school candidate. This
is why law schools look at not just your LSAT and GPA, but also your resume,
personal statement, and recommendations to determine whether or not you'll make
a good fit and can cope with the program. Every year, when admissions open for
law school, thousands of hopefuls apply. Many of these applicants go through the
process without having an inkling of what law school will be like. They could
save themselves a lot of time and trouble by asking a practicing lawyer, "How
hard is law school?" It's people in this category that typically end up
complaining the loudest about law school being hard. If you aren't committed to
learning or don't possess the required skills or mental agility, you might find
yourself struggling to cope. Also, it's not a program that you can coast through
simply because you are smart. Cramming won't save you when exams come around.
The law school coursework is diverse and vast, which means you can't afford to
slack off. You need to put in the necessary work throughout the program if you
want to succeed. In summary, law school is hard. Harder than regular college or
universities, in terms of stress, workload, and required commitment. But about
40,000 people graduate from law schools every year–so it is clearly attainable.
What makes Law School Hard? We want you to be as prepared as possible before you
even apply. This way, your law school experience will be less tedious than that
of your colleagues. To help you with this, let's take a look at the factors that
contribute to the difficulty of law school. By knowing these factors now, you
can begin formulating strategies that'll help you effectively cope with them
once you are in law school. Below are some of law school attendees' most common
responses to, "Why is law school hard?" The Hefty Workload When told law school
is going to be hard, it is the amount of work expected of you that most people
are referring to. The coursework requires that you do a lot of research and
study a variety of topics. Not to commit things to memory, but to understand
certain concepts, lines of reasoning, strategies, and more. Unlike studying as
an undergrad in several fields where you can skim passages, law school requires
that you go through everything you're taught with a fine–toothed comb, and then
expand on that knowledge with further research. Procrastinating and failing to
do the required work on time will result in you falling behind and can have
damaging consequences. Lots of Reading If you aren't a fan of reading or aren't
an active reader, law school might not be for you. Even if you do enjoy reading,
the sort of materials you'll have to study in law school might take the joy out
of reading for you. Most of the reading materials consist of legal text and
cases containing a lot of jargon and Latin. If you have experience reading
Shakespeare and enjoyed it, you should have an easier time coping with the
reading materials. Aside from how tedious the material is to read, there's also
a lot of it. If you don't complete your assigned reading, you'll spend a lot of
your time in law school playing catch up. This won't do you any favors on your
final exams. Another reason you might find studying in law school hard is your
lack of experience. If you majored in college courses that had nothing to do
with law, law school is going to introduce you to alien concepts that you have
to grasp quickly. The good news is as time passes, you'll become more familiar
with the process, have an easier time grasping concepts, and learn to manage
your time and workload better. The Pressure Medical school may be
higher–pressure than law school, but law school is still not for the faint of
heart. You won't have impromptu quizzes or loads of assignments to worry about
in law school, but the pressure to keep accumulating knowledge and avoid being
left behind is palpable. Many law school students put in at least three hours of
studying every night after classes. You can choose not to follow this
strategy–but if you do, you'll likely have no idea what's been discussed in
class the following day. Stiff Competition Getting into a top law school is
highly competitive. Once you are in, the competition escalates. Think of it this
way–your colleagues went through the same struggles to achieve a solid GPA and
score high on the LSAT. These are driven people who have no intention of
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itly protect unions, according to backers of the change who’ve been closely
watching as mail-in ballots get added to totals from last Tuesday’s election. On
Tuesday, a week after the Nov. 8 election, the Associated Press projected that
the constitutional amendment passed, though leading critics of the question say
it’s too early for unions to claim victory. There are two routes of passage for
a constitutional amendment, which can make it complicated to determine whether a
question has cleared the required a threshold. An amendment takes effect if it
receives a “yes” from 60% of those who voted for the amendment. The question
didn’t meet that mark. According to the latest totals, it missed by two
percentage points, with 58% of those who cast a vote on the question voting yes.
But voters can be prone to skipping voting for certain contests. The second
method calls for a constitutional amendment to take effect if it is approved by
a majority (more than 50%) of all voters who cast ballots in a general election.
Supporters, who dubbed the new constitutional language the Workers Rights
Amendment, say they’ve cleared the latter hurdle, and “with more than 2.14
million votes and 53% of all votes cast voting yes,” their effort has a
“considerable margin above a simple majority.” “The votes have been tallied and
it is abundantly clear that the Workers’ Rights Amendment has passed,” said Vote
Yes for Workers’ Rights campaign director Samantha McClain in a statement
Monday. The Libertarian-leaning Illinois Policy Institute had led the charge in
opposing the constitutional amendment, with the argument that giving unions more
latitude in collective bargaining with their public employers will lead to
higher costs for government that will be passed on to taxpayers, including
through property tax hikes. Illinois Policy Institute President Matt Paprocki
said given that the amendment, which it refers to as Amendment 1, clearly did
not pass outright with 60% of voters explicitly backing it, “Illinois has to
wait for the final vote count to come in to determine whether the amendment
passes with a simple majority of those who voted in the election.” “Right now,
the amendment is barely getting over 50% of voters in a low turnout year,
despite opponents spending $16 million,” Paprocki said in a statement Monday
evening. “Simply put, the amendment means less predictability about when
students are in class. We could see more families abruptly out of school as
government workers negotiate contracts and go on strike over broad new terms
like affordable housing. And parents would be powerless to stop it.” The
constitutional amendment declares that in Illinois “employees shall have the
fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively … for the purpose of
negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to protect their economic
welfare and safety at work.” The change will also forbid Illinois from passing
any law that “interferes with, negates, or diminishes the rights of employees to
organize and bargain collectively,” including right-to-work laws such as those
favored in Republican-controlled states. “We know that the best way to
kick-start our economy and help families deal with rising costs is to put more
money in their pockets. The Workers’ Rights Amendment will protect every
Illinoisan’s right to join with their coworkers to negotiate for pay raises for
generations to come,” said Tim Drea, a co-chair of the campaign and president of
the Illinois AFL-CIO, on election night. Voters four years ago rejected the last
attempt to amend the state constitution. The proposal from Gov. J.B. Pritzker
and his allies, including organized labor, would have eliminated a provision in
the constitution that requires a residents’ income to be taxed at a flat rate.
Illinois’ midterm election outcomes are set to become official on Dec. 5, when
the Illinois State Board of Elections is scheduled to meet for the “proclamation
of results.” The union rights amendment would then become the 15th amendment to
Illinois’ 1970 constitution, according to a history recorded by the Illinois
General Assembly’s Legislative Reference Bureau. Other recent amendments gave
added protections to crime victims and safeguards transportation funding from
being spent on unrelated expenses. The pro-labor amendment is believed to be the
first of its kind passed in the United States, and could prove to be a national
model. The language could still face legal challenges....

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What Makes a Great Criminal Defense Attorney?
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e an enormous difference in the outcome of your case. A great criminal defense
attorney can provide valuable legal guidance to help protect your rights,
freedom, and interests. However, not all attorneys provide the same level of
expertise, understanding, and commitment to their clients. Today, we will
discuss the qualities of a great criminal defense attorney and how to find such
legal services. Qualities of a Great Criminal Defense Attorney Here are
qualities to look for, including: Knowledge – A great criminal defense attorney
must have a deep understanding of criminal law. This includes courtroom
procedures and strategies for defending clients during a trial. They should also
have a solid understanding of local and state laws that impact your case.
Communicative ability – Great lawyers are superb communicators. Your attorney
should have no problem explaining legal concepts to you straightforwardly,
deepening your understanding of your legal situation. Analytical skills – The
ability to analyze and scrutinize evidence in criminal cases is crucial in
supporting a client’s defense. Proactive efforts – A great defense attorney has
the knowledge to determine essential issues in a case promptly. They will take
the initiative, investigate the scene, and ensure all possible avenues to raise
a meaningful defense. Willingness to fight – A successful attorney representing
their clients is willing to fight vigorously for you while asserting the rights
you are entitled to. How to Hire a Great Criminal Attorney When you are
searching for a great criminal defense attorney, you should consider the
following factors: Experience – Look for an attorney specializing in criminal
defense cases and with considerable firsthand experience in the field. Personal
referrals – Talk to people you know who have used a criminal defense attorney in
the past and ask for recommendations. Also, check reviews and testimonials.
Comfort level – Chances are, you will be going through some of the most
stressful times of your life during your criminal case. As a result, you will
want an attorney you feel comfortable being open and honest with. Reputation –
Your attorney should be well-respected in the legal field. A lawyer with
excellent reviews and positive client recommendations is better than an attorney
with poor reviews and subpar legal case history...

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sion, Daniel Malone entered an Administrative Order in order to coordinate the
resumption of in-person court proceedings in the Probate Division beginning on
Monday, May 15, 2023. This General Administrative Order supersedes Amended
General Administrative Order 2020 P 08. This new order outlines (1) Guardianship
Procedures for Matters on the Scheduled Call, (2) Decedent's Estate Procedures
for cases on the Scheduled Call; (3) Calendar 14/Mediation; (4) Remote and
Hybrid Proceedings and (5) Courtesy Copies and Proposed Orders. Each judge in
the division continues to have the discretion to conduct matters in-person,
remotely or via a hybrid forum. Each attorney should review each individual
judge's standing order. The standing orders can be found on the Circuit Court of
Cook County, Probate Division's website:
https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ABOUT-THE-COURT/County-Department/Probate-Division/Judges-Information
General...

Do you know what is in your mail folder?
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e notifications about what you have received in the mail! You can receive them
daily, weekly, or even upon receipt of mail! If you are interested or have any
questions, just reach out to me or anyone from your home Amata location....

The Democratic National Convention is Arriving Home
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ay to Chicago! The convention is to be held at the United Center and the
McCormick Place between August 19 to August 22, 2024. Beating out New York and
Atlanta for the host spot, this major win will have a positive impact on Chicago
businesses. The last time the DNC was hosted in Chicago was in 1996!...

Courts requiring in person as early as May 15th
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Cook County announces the new requirements of in person workers starting May
15th, and continuing next month. This has law firms anticipating the further in
person return of court appearances, trials, and more. ...

Ease back in with a discounted office!
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5th is set as a new date for more returns to in person. As you are finding
yourself downtown more again with, we want to offer a promotion that helps make
that transition easier. For any of our virtual tenants that are considering
moving to a full-time office, we are offering the first 3 MONTHS at a 50%
discount! If you are interested, or would like more details, please reach out to
me directly, Grant Drager GrantD@amataoffices.com ...

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announcing a "NEW" promo deal! Stay tuned and we can't wait to share this
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The Top Legal Trends for 2023
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into 2023....

Tips on How to Survive and Thrive as a New Lawyer
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meone who is just getting started? Check out these helpful tips!...

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Department of Justice will ask the Supreme Court to restore full access to
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y the Supreme Court can lend a hand in this matter. If not what's next?...

Biden's New Rule to Protect Women's Healthcare Rights
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Three Moves to Help Your Law Firm Thrive in 2023
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p your law frim thrive in 2023, as lawyers are returning to the office
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Employment Data For Lawyers
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ent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 48,700
openings for lawyers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many
of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who
transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Demand for legal work is expected to continue as individuals, businesses, and
all levels of government require legal services in many areas. Despite this need
for legal services, more price competition over the projections decade may lead
law firms to rethink project staffing to reduce costs to clients. Clients are
expected to cut back on legal expenses by negotiating rates and scrutinizing
invoices. Work that was previously assigned to lawyers, such as document review,
may be assigned instead to paralegals and legal assistants. Some of this routine
legal work may be outsourced to lower cost legal providers located overseas.
Although law firms will continue to be among the largest employers of lawyers,
many large corporations are increasing their in-house legal departments to cut
costs. The federal government is likely to continue needing lawyers to handle
civil or criminal actions on behalf of the United States. However, demand for
lawyers across all levels of government is contingent on available funding. ...

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ys or in search of legal business management tips and more! Check out Amata Law
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go election runoff for mayor and aldermen takes place on April 4th! Visit the
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Get Lucky this March with Amata
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ments and receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Humanities aware
from Illinois' State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs. Z has lived two distinct
lives. In the first, she was isolated by a severe cognitive disability and
bullied. In her present life, she is confident, courageous, and admired. She is
employed with the Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo, United Airlines
as well as competes as an athlete for Special Olympics Illinois (for which she
serves as a Global Messenger and a Newly Elected Board of Directors), and acts
as a mentor, advocate, and leader in her community. She is also an incredible
artist and innovative entrepreneur. By embracing her disability, Z uses the
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y! This is the perfect time to pass our team the work you are putting off to get
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financial expert Steven Sears - an options expert that has written extensively
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California? Any thoughts? I think this is kind of dicey with freedom of speech
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Pisco Pairing Dinner
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r a 4 course Dinner Party, with each course paired with your soon to be favorite
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Donation and Volunteer Support for New Arrivals from Texas
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120 refugees bused to Chicago from Texas. Others have also arrived to various
parts of the City and suburbs. With the onset of fall and winter, the City is
asking for donations for these new residents. They are also looking for Spanish
speakers (most refugees are from Venezuela) to assist. See the City's webpage
about this. I will be collecting new items and delivering them. I can be reached
at p.lydon@hmbr.com or 312-540-4437, 161 N Clark, 17th Floor. Thanks. Here are
desired items: Donation Items Needed ONLY NEW ITEMS CAN BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME
*List subject to change based on supply and demand. Please check this website
regularly for the most up to date info. New hygiene kit items (toothbrush,
toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo) Feminine hygiene products Peference for
sanitary pads and pantyliners Reusable bags (e.g., duffle bags and suitcases)
Backpacks Bath towels Baby bottles Baby carriers Baby formula Pedialyte Diapers
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bandages Antibacterial cream Antifungal cream Band-aids (all sizes) Calamine
lotion Calcium antacid (e.g., Tums) First aid tape Gauze Heartburn medication
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Introductions in Order!
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e myself since I'm new to Amata. I'm Lindsey Seeskin. On September 1, I
officially opened my own law firm, Seeskin Law LLC, dedicated to representing
clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. The link to my website is
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Fundraiser for Appellate Court Judge Candidate Sonni Williams
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mocratic nominee for the 3rd Dist. Appellate Court Judge and support her launch
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R tests for insured individuals. Low cost options for the uninsured are also
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will be available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 10 am and 3 pm. Suite
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Summer Time Networking
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beautiful weather we've been waiting for! I established a subscription-based law
firm to provide ongoing legal support services to businesses throughout Illinois
in 2020. I represent clients in business transactions at all stages. Some recent
examples include non-profit licensing deals, negotiating employment agreements,
negotiating and contracting CLIA licenses, and more. I would love to learn about
the other attorneys and businesses that are at Amata. If you're a civil
litigator or transactional attorney we should definitely talk. My business
clients have all types of needs so definitely feel free to reach out to
introduce yourself at jawad@fitterlaw.com or call/text my cell at 312-999-8823.
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<p> ident might occur. When it does, you may need someone else to speak or make
health care decisions for you. If you plan now, you can increase the chances
that the medical treatment you get will be the treatment you want. In Illinois,
you can choose someone to be your “health care agent.” Your agent is the person
you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are unable or do not want
to make them yourself. These decisions should be based on your personal values
and wishes. It is important to put your choice of agent in writing. The written
form is often called an “advance directive”. You may use this form or another
form, as long as it meets the legal requirements of Illinois. There are many
written and on-line resources to guide you and your loved ones in having a
conversation about these issues. You may find it helpful to look at these
resources while thinking about and discussing your advance directive. WHAT ARE
THE THINGS I WANT MY HEALTH CARE AGENT TO KNOW? The selection of your agent
should be considered carefully, as your agent will have the ultimate
decision-making authority once this document goes into effect, in most instances
after you are no longer able to make your own decisions. While the goal is for
your agent to make decisions in keeping with your preferences and in the
majority of circumstances that is what happens, please know that the law does
allow your agent to make decisions to direct or refuse health care interventions
or withdraw treatment. Your agent will need to think about conversations you
have had, your personality, and how you handled important health care issues in
the past. Therefore, it is important to talk with your agent and your family
about such things as: What is most important to you in your life? How important
is it to you to avoid pain and suffering? If you had to choose, is it more
important to you to live as long as possible, or to avoid prolonged suffering or
disability? Would you rather be at home or in a hospital for the last days or
weeks of your life? Do you have religious, spiritual, or cultural beliefs that
you want your agent and others to consider? Do you wish to make a significant
contribution to medical science after your death through organ or whole body
donation? Do you have an existing advance directive, such as a living will, that
contains your specific wishes about health care that is only delaying your
death? If you have another advance directive, make sure to discuss with your
agent the directive and the treatment decisions contained within that outline
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<p> erk as one of the best professional experiences of their lives. But for
Aliza Shatzman, it was the worst. After what she describes as a disastrous stint
clerking for a judge (who is no longer on the bench) in Washington, D.C.,
Superior Court, Shatzman, 31, is on a mission. A year ago, she founded the
nonprofit Legal Accountability Project, pledging to build a national database of
reviews by former clerks to candidly — and if they prefer, anonymously — judge
their judges as bosses and mentors. The goal: to give prospective clerkship
applicants a clearer idea of what they’re getting into. As federal judges this
week begin hiring their next round of clerks, it’s easy for me to see the value
of such insider feedback. Clerks work in close quarters with their judges,
forging relationships that are both personal and professional —and that can
profoundly impact the trajectory of a new lawyer’s career. It’s in everyone’s
best interest for the experience to be a good one. I know lots of lawyers who
rave about “their” judges for years after their clerkships. But I also know a
quiet few who had bad experiences, either quitting early or gritting their teeth
until the year was over. “There’s a dearth of information about judges as
managers and the clerkship experience,” said Shatzman, who in 2022 shared her
story with a congressional subcommittee looking at gaps in workplace protections
for federal judiciary employees. The clerkship database is slated to go live
this fall, and Shatzman said the project will announce its law school partners
at that time. Still, some schools are not enthusiastic. Among the naysayers is
Shatzman’s alma mater, Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. “We are
not endorsing it,” dean Russell Osgood told me. A primary concern is accuracy,
he said. “We have no capacity to test the veracity of any accusations” against
judges, especially if the review is anonymous. It’s a valid consideration —
though Shatzman told me she verifies the identities of all survey respondents to
make sure they did in fact clerk for the judge they’re reviewing. Journalists
and other members of the public will not have access to the database, nor will
the judges themselves. A spokesperson for the Administrative Office of the U.S.
Courts did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the project.
“I’m sure that there are probably judges who have some apprehension about this,”
said Judge Douglas Nazarian of the Maryland Court of Appeals, who earlier this
month joined the project’s board of directors. Judges “won’t know about or be
able to respond to” critical comments. But Nazarian sees countervailing values.
“The goal is to create an opportunity for students to get information about all
aspects of the experience from (past) clerks, so they can make an informed
decision about who to apply to clerk for,” he said. As is, law students tend to
rely on what Shatzman calls “whisper networks” for scuttlebutt on judges, plus
whatever insights their individual schools may have gleaned — a siloed system
that leaves room for major gaps in information. The project's clerkship survey
poses questions on topics including the interview process, workload, how
feedback is provided and whether the clerk observed or experienced any
discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the job. The database serves as a
"neutral tool" for user-generated content, Shatzman said, without creating,
developing or transforming the information. As such, she said, the project is
shielded from liability under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
"I'm not at all worried about false allegations," Shatzman said. "We don't have
a culture of false allegations against judges. We have a culture of fear and
under-reporting." While public reports of judges harassing or otherwise
mistreating their clerks are rare, a few instances in recent years have come to
light. In 2017, for example, Judge Alex Kozinski retired from the 9th U.S.
Circuit Appeals Court amid an investigation after former clerks and other junior
staffers accused him of subjecting them to inappropriate sexual conduct or
comments. Kozinski denied the claims and said at the time that it was never his
intention to make his clerks feel uncomfortable. Now in private practice, he did
not respond to a request for comment. His 9th Circuit colleague Stephen
Reinhardt, who died in 2018, was also accused of sexual harassment by a former
clerk, who testified before Congress in 2020 about the alleged misconduct, which
occurred in the final year of the judge’s life. In a hearing two years later,
Shatzman in a written statement to a House Judiciary subcommittee detailed the
harassment she said she experienced while clerking from August 2019 to May 2020.
Per a settlement agreement, she’s not able to name the judge, whom she said is
no longer on the bench for reasons unrelated to her complaint. In her statement,
Shatzman recounted how the judge said she made him “uncomfortable” and would
demand that she leave his courtroom while allowing her male co-clerk to stay.
The judge allegedly told her she was bossy — and “I know bossy because my wife
is bossy” — as well as “aggressive” and “nasty.” During the COVID-19 shutdown,
he ended her clerkship four months early but said he would provide a “neutral”
reference, she said. That was crucial. Post-clerkship, Shatzman was offered her
dream job as a federal prosecutor, subject to a successful background check.
Instead, she said, the judge gave a misleading, negative reference that tanked
her security clearance. Shatzman lost the job offer, she said, even though the
judge later agreed to "clarify" some of the statements he made about her. After
the experience, Shatzman wanted to help other would-be clerks avoid a similar
fate. She quit her job as a family law attorney last year to work full time on
the project, which is currently being funded by individual donations, she said.
Shatzman declined to say how much funding she has raised. The project will
generate revenue once the database launches. Law schools will pay $5 per student
for access, with the total cost based on the school’s J.D. enrollment. (A school
with 1,000 students, for example, would pay $5,000.) Individual students will
also be able to buy access for a to-be-determined price. “Considering the
outsized influence of a clerkship on a new attorney’s future career success and
the enormous premium the legal community places on clerkships," she said, "we
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such as the Buckingham Fountain and Lake Michigan. Tickets for this event can be
found on nascarchicago.com with a variation of tickets to choose from including
street view of the race, access to the lakefront concert area, loads of food and
beverage for additional purchase as well as a walk-through experience of the
75-year history of NASCAR. Nevertheless, it's important to remember that major
downtown roads will shortly begin to close down in preparation for the street
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<p> acing the LSAT are good indicators that you are qualified for law school,
but they don't necessarily mean that you'll make a good law school candidate.
This is why law schools look at not just your LSAT and GPA, but also your
resume, personal statement, and recommendations to determine whether or not
you'll make a good fit and can cope with the program. Every year, when
admissions open for law school, thousands of hopefuls apply. Many of these
applicants go through the process without having an inkling of what law school
will be like. They could save themselves a lot of time and trouble by asking a
practicing lawyer, "How hard is law school?" It's people in this category that
typically end up complaining the loudest about law school being hard. If you
aren't committed to learning or don't possess the required skills or mental
agility, you might find yourself struggling to cope. Also, it's not a program
that you can coast through simply because you are smart. Cramming won't save you
when exams come around. The law school coursework is diverse and vast, which
means you can't afford to slack off. You need to put in the necessary work
throughout the program if you want to succeed. In summary, law school is hard.
Harder than regular college or universities, in terms of stress, workload, and
required commitment. But about 40,000 people graduate from law schools every
year–so it is clearly attainable. What makes Law School Hard? We want you to be
as prepared as possible before you even apply. This way, your law school
experience will be less tedious than that of your colleagues. To help you with
this, let's take a look at the factors that contribute to the difficulty of law
school. By knowing these factors now, you can begin formulating strategies
that'll help you effectively cope with them once you are in law school. Below
are some of law school attendees' most common responses to, "Why is law school
hard?" The Hefty Workload When told law school is going to be hard, it is the
amount of work expected of you that most people are referring to. The coursework
requires that you do a lot of research and study a variety of topics. Not to
commit things to memory, but to understand certain concepts, lines of reasoning,
strategies, and more. Unlike studying as an undergrad in several fields where
you can skim passages, law school requires that you go through everything you're
taught with a fine–toothed comb, and then expand on that knowledge with further
research. Procrastinating and failing to do the required work on time will
result in you falling behind and can have damaging consequences. Lots of Reading
If you aren't a fan of reading or aren't an active reader, law school might not
be for you. Even if you do enjoy reading, the sort of materials you'll have to
study in law school might take the joy out of reading for you. Most of the
reading materials consist of legal text and cases containing a lot of jargon and
Latin. If you have experience reading Shakespeare and enjoyed it, you should
have an easier time coping with the reading materials. Aside from how tedious
the material is to read, there's also a lot of it. If you don't complete your
assigned reading, you'll spend a lot of your time in law school playing catch
up. This won't do you any favors on your final exams. Another reason you might
find studying in law school hard is your lack of experience. If you majored in
college courses that had nothing to do with law, law school is going to
introduce you to alien concepts that you have to grasp quickly. The good news is
as time passes, you'll become more familiar with the process, have an easier
time grasping concepts, and learn to manage your time and workload better. The
Pressure Medical school may be higher–pressure than law school, but law school
is still not for the faint of heart. You won't have impromptu quizzes or loads
of assignments to worry about in law school, but the pressure to keep
accumulating knowledge and avoid being left behind is palpable. Many law school
students put in at least three hours of studying every night after classes. You
can choose not to follow this strategy–but if you do, you'll likely have no idea
what's been discussed in class the following day. Stiff Competition Getting into
a top law school is highly competitive. Once you are in, the competition
escalates. Think of it this way–your colleagues went through the same struggles
to achieve a solid GPA and score high on the LSAT. These are driven people who
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<p> itly protect unions, according to backers of the change who’ve been closely
watching as mail-in ballots get added to totals from last Tuesday’s election. On
Tuesday, a week after the Nov. 8 election, the Associated Press projected that
the constitutional amendment passed, though leading critics of the question say
it’s too early for unions to claim victory. There are two routes of passage for
a constitutional amendment, which can make it complicated to determine whether a
question has cleared the required a threshold. An amendment takes effect if it
receives a “yes” from 60% of those who voted for the amendment. The question
didn’t meet that mark. According to the latest totals, it missed by two
percentage points, with 58% of those who cast a vote on the question voting yes.
But voters can be prone to skipping voting for certain contests. The second
method calls for a constitutional amendment to take effect if it is approved by
a majority (more than 50%) of all voters who cast ballots in a general election.
Supporters, who dubbed the new constitutional language the Workers Rights
Amendment, say they’ve cleared the latter hurdle, and “with more than 2.14
million votes and 53% of all votes cast voting yes,” their effort has a
“considerable margin above a simple majority.” “The votes have been tallied and
it is abundantly clear that the Workers’ Rights Amendment has passed,” said Vote
Yes for Workers’ Rights campaign director Samantha McClain in a statement
Monday. The Libertarian-leaning Illinois Policy Institute had led the charge in
opposing the constitutional amendment, with the argument that giving unions more
latitude in collective bargaining with their public employers will lead to
higher costs for government that will be passed on to taxpayers, including
through property tax hikes. Illinois Policy Institute President Matt Paprocki
said given that the amendment, which it refers to as Amendment 1, clearly did
not pass outright with 60% of voters explicitly backing it, “Illinois has to
wait for the final vote count to come in to determine whether the amendment
passes with a simple majority of those who voted in the election.” “Right now,
the amendment is barely getting over 50% of voters in a low turnout year,
despite opponents spending $16 million,” Paprocki said in a statement Monday
evening. “Simply put, the amendment means less predictability about when
students are in class. We could see more families abruptly out of school as
government workers negotiate contracts and go on strike over broad new terms
like affordable housing. And parents would be powerless to stop it.” The
constitutional amendment declares that in Illinois “employees shall have the
fundamental right to organize and to bargain collectively … for the purpose of
negotiating wages, hours, and working conditions, and to protect their economic
welfare and safety at work.” The change will also forbid Illinois from passing
any law that “interferes with, negates, or diminishes the rights of employees to
organize and bargain collectively,” including right-to-work laws such as those
favored in Republican-controlled states. “We know that the best way to
kick-start our economy and help families deal with rising costs is to put more
money in their pockets. The Workers’ Rights Amendment will protect every
Illinoisan’s right to join with their coworkers to negotiate for pay raises for
generations to come,” said Tim Drea, a co-chair of the campaign and president of
the Illinois AFL-CIO, on election night. Voters four years ago rejected the last
attempt to amend the state constitution. The proposal from Gov. J.B. Pritzker
and his allies, including organized labor, would have eliminated a provision in
the constitution that requires a residents’ income to be taxed at a flat rate.
Illinois’ midterm election outcomes are set to become official on Dec. 5, when
the Illinois State Board of Elections is scheduled to meet for the “proclamation
of results.” The union rights amendment would then become the 15th amendment to
Illinois’ 1970 constitution, according to a history recorded by the Illinois
General Assembly’s Legislative Reference Bureau. Other recent amendments gave
added protections to crime victims and safeguards transportation funding from
being spent on unrelated expenses. The pro-labor amendment is believed to be the
first of its kind passed in the United States, and could prove to be a national
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defense attorney can provide valuable legal guidance to help protect your
rights, freedom, and interests. However, not all attorneys provide the same
level of expertise, understanding, and commitment to their clients. Today, we
will discuss the qualities of a great criminal defense attorney and how to find
such legal services. Qualities of a Great Criminal Defense Attorney Here are
qualities to look for, including: Knowledge – A great criminal defense attorney
must have a deep understanding of criminal law. This includes courtroom
procedures and strategies for defending clients during a trial. They should also
have a solid understanding of local and state laws that impact your case.
Communicative ability – Great lawyers are superb communicators. Your attorney
should have no problem explaining legal concepts to you straightforwardly,
deepening your understanding of your legal situation. Analytical skills – The
ability to analyze and scrutinize evidence in criminal cases is crucial in
supporting a client’s defense. Proactive efforts – A great defense attorney has
the knowledge to determine essential issues in a case promptly. They will take
the initiative, investigate the scene, and ensure all possible avenues to raise
a meaningful defense. Willingness to fight – A successful attorney representing
their clients is willing to fight vigorously for you while asserting the rights
you are entitled to. How to Hire a Great Criminal Attorney When you are
searching for a great criminal defense attorney, you should consider the
following factors: Experience – Look for an attorney specializing in criminal
defense cases and with considerable firsthand experience in the field. Personal
referrals – Talk to people you know who have used a criminal defense attorney in
the past and ask for recommendations. Also, check reviews and testimonials.
Comfort level – Chances are, you will be going through some of the most
stressful times of your life during your criminal case. As a result, you will
want an attorney you feel comfortable being open and honest with. Reputation –
Your attorney should be well-respected in the legal field. A lawyer with
excellent reviews and positive client recommendations is better than an attorney
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<p> sion, Daniel Malone entered an Administrative Order in order to coordinate
the resumption of in-person court proceedings in the Probate Division beginning
on Monday, May 15, 2023. This General Administrative Order supersedes Amended
General Administrative Order 2020 P 08. This new order outlines (1) Guardianship
Procedures for Matters on the Scheduled Call, (2) Decedent's Estate Procedures
for cases on the Scheduled Call; (3) Calendar 14/Mediation; (4) Remote and
Hybrid Proceedings and (5) Courtesy Copies and Proposed Orders. Each judge in
the division continues to have the discretion to conduct matters in-person,
remotely or via a hybrid forum. Each attorney should review each individual
judge's standing order. The standing orders can be found on the Circuit Court of
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McCormick Place between August 19 to August 22, 2024. Beating out New York and
Atlanta for the host spot, this major win will have a positive impact on Chicago
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yourself downtown more again with, we want to offer a promotion that helps make
that transition easier. For any of our virtual tenants that are considering
moving to a full-time office, we are offering the first 3 MONTHS at a 50%
discount! If you are interested, or would like more details, please reach out to
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<p> ent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About
48,700 openings for lawyers are projected each year, on average, over the
decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace
workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as
to retire. Demand for legal work is expected to continue as individuals,
businesses, and all levels of government require legal services in many areas.
Despite this need for legal services, more price competition over the
projections decade may lead law firms to rethink project staffing to reduce
costs to clients. Clients are expected to cut back on legal expenses by
negotiating rates and scrutinizing invoices. Work that was previously assigned
to lawyers, such as document review, may be assigned instead to paralegals and
legal assistants. Some of this routine legal work may be outsourced to lower
cost legal providers located overseas. Although law firms will continue to be
among the largest employers of lawyers, many large corporations are increasing
their in-house legal departments to cut costs. The federal government is likely
to continue needing lawyers to handle civil or criminal actions on behalf of the
United States. However, demand for lawyers across all levels of government is
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from Illinois' State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs. Z has lived two distinct
lives. In the first, she was isolated by a severe cognitive disability and
bullied. In her present life, she is confident, courageous, and admired. She is
employed with the Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo, United Airlines
as well as competes as an athlete for Special Olympics Illinois (for which she
serves as a Global Messenger and a Newly Elected Board of Directors), and acts
as a mentor, advocate, and leader in her community. She is also an incredible
artist and innovative entrepreneur. By embracing her disability, Z uses the
gifts and talents she has discovered to create her future with kindness,
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get completed this year. Purchase your bundles now and they are good until the
end of the year! Reach out to me if this something you and your company/firm
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<p> financial expert Steven Sears - an options expert that has written
extensively for Barron's. If you don't know what options are or how they can be
utilized for your investment portfolio in a volatile market, this webinar is for
you! Join us this Tuesday at 1:30pm! Register to get a seat and access to an
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<p> 120 refugees bused to Chicago from Texas. Others have also arrived to
various parts of the City and suburbs. With the onset of fall and winter, the
City is asking for donations for these new residents. They are also looking for
Spanish speakers (most refugees are from Venezuela) to assist. See the City's
webpage about this. I will be collecting new items and delivering them. I can be
reached at p.lydon@hmbr.com or 312-540-4437, 161 N Clark, 17th Floor. Thanks.
Here are desired items: Donation Items Needed ONLY NEW ITEMS CAN BE ACCEPTED AT
THIS TIME *List subject to change based on supply and demand. Please check this
website regularly for the most up to date info. New hygiene kit items
(toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo) Feminine hygiene products
Peference for sanitary pads and pantyliners Reusable bags (e.g., duffle bags and
suitcases) Backpacks Bath towels Baby bottles Baby carriers Baby formula
Pedialyte Diapers Baby wipes Blankets Nail clippers Pack n’ plays Razors
Hairbrushes Chapstick Ace bandages Antibacterial cream Antifungal cream
Band-aids (all sizes) Calamine lotion Calcium antacid (e.g., Tums) First aid
tape Gauze Heartburn medication (Famotidine) Hydrocortisone cream
Tylenol/Ibuprofen Toys and activity books New clothing for adults (including
cold weather clothing) Urgent need for smaller sizes New clothing for children 6
months-teens Underwear for adults Urgent need for smaller sizes xs-m Underwear
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officially opened my own law firm, Seeskin Law LLC, dedicated to representing
clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. The link to my website is
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launch to a win on November 8th! To RSVP, please email me at jpi@irmenlaw.com.
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<p> beautiful weather we've been waiting for! I established a subscription-based
law firm to provide ongoing legal support services to businesses throughout
Illinois in 2020. I represent clients in business transactions at all stages.
Some recent examples include non-profit licensing deals, negotiating employment
agreements, negotiating and contracting CLIA licenses, and more. I would love to
learn about the other attorneys and businesses that are at Amata. If you're a
civil litigator or transactional attorney we should definitely talk. My business
clients have all types of needs so definitely feel free to reach out to
introduce yourself at jawad@fitterlaw.com or call/text my cell at 312-999-8823.
I look forward to hearing from all of you....</p>
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