@2CivilityOrg

Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Promoting integrity, professionalism, and civility in Illinois' lawyers and judges.

Chicago, IL
Joined March 2015
Senior U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer and Executive Director @ErikaHarold welcomed @UChicagoLaw 1Ls as they took the Pledge of Professionalism. The pledge calls on students to recognize their responsibility to their colleagues, their communities, and the legal profession.
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U.S. District Court Judge Edmond E. Chang returned to his alma mater yesterday to lead @NorthwesternLaw 1Ls in the Pledge of Professionalism.   Wishing the best to these 1Ls as they continue their law school journey!
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The Illinois Appellate Court Second District has announced a new pilot program aimed at assisting SRLs in the appellate court. The program will offer free mediation with a volunteer lawyer who will provide guidance and support to the SRL. hubs.li/Q04wZhrF0
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Happy Labor Day! Today we honor all of the hardworking individuals in our communities. We hope you enjoy the celebration! ⭐
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Introversion and extroversion are not necessarily about confidence or conversation skills, but about energy management. @jtreelive shares how we can be more supportive of both personality types (and those in between) in her blog for @2CivilityOrg. hubs.li/Q04w8FF30
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In this Professionalism Spotlight, we spoke to Carla Bender, Fourth District Appellate Court Clerk. In this role, which she has held since 2009, Carla oversees the court’s administrative operations. hubs.li/Q04w8dgG0
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On September 10, @ErikaHarold will speak at the @ISBAlawyer 8th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar. In preparation for this seminar, Erika’s recent newsletter reflected on Lincoln’s commitment to hearing and understanding all sides.
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Sign up for the CLE here. bit.ly/4d7PhPh Read the newsletter and subscribe for future newsletters from Erika Harold straight to your inbox. bit.ly/4gKKbd0
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If you identify these 4 characteristics in an upcoming conversation, buckle up ⚠ It may be a bumpy ride. Our free, online CLE on communicating during conflict offers tips for staying on track during difficult conversations: hubs.li/Q04sYgH40 #NationalCivilityMonth
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Commission Vice-Chair Justice Sharon O. Johnson and Executive Director @ErikaHarold welcomed @LoyolaLaw weekend 1Ls as they took the Pledge of Professionalism. Congratulations, Loyola 1Ls!
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At the @UIllinoisLaw, @illinoiscourts Justice Lisa Holder White led 1Ls in the Pledge of Professionalism, along with Commission Chair John Kim, Chief Counsel @palmerlaw, and DEI Manager @jtreelive. Photo Credit - University of Illinois College of Law
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What is a lawyer's responsibility to serve others? At the @ChicagoKentLaw professionalism orientation for 1Ls, Commissioner Judge Bonita Coleman emphasized the importance of service in the legal profession. The students then recited the Pledge of Professionalism.
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Happy National Civility Month! We’re sharing a blog from @stephvillinski exploring how lawyers can navigate conflict while maintaining civility, an essential part of the profession even when conflict is inherent to the practice of law. hubs.li/Q04sXY8g0
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The @illinoiscourts Commission on Access to Justice has announced that the Orders in Eviction Cases form set has been updated to the redesigned format. hubs.li/Q04txLd00
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Incoming 1Ls at @ChicagoKentLaw began their law school journey by taking the Pledge of Professionalism with @illinoiscourts Justice Mary Kay O'Brien, Commissioner Amanda Hamilton, and Executive Director @ErikaHarold. Welcome to the Illinois legal community, Chicago-Kent 1Ls!
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At @LoyolaLaw, @illinoiscourts Justice Sanjay Tailor and Executive Director @ErikaHarold welcomed a new class of 1Ls, discussed what an exceptional legal career will look like for these future lawyers, and led the students in the Pledge of Professionalism.
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In Carbondale, @illinoiscourts Justice David K. Overstreet, Commissioner Alan Pirtle, and Chief Counsel @palmerlaw spoke to 1Ls at the @siu.law orientation. Welcome to the legal profession, Simmons 1Ls!
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.@illinoiscourts Chief Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. and Executive Director @ErikaHarold addressed @DePaulLaw 1Ls on Monday, welcoming them to the profession and discussing the role professionalism will play in their careers.
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