Author: Stacia
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President’s Message
Hello, CALL, and happy spring! I recently met with a UIC faculty member from outside of the law school to discuss his research and how he might find law review articles related to a couple of early 20th century cases. It was a nice opportunity to connect with someone outside of the law school, hear…
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CALL at GLAM Virtual Career Festival
On February 28th, a group of CALL members attended the GLAM Virtual Career Festival hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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February business meeting summary
CALL held its first Business Meeting of the year online on February 19, 2025. Vice President/President-Elect Jill Meyer presided over the meeting in President Philip Johnson’s absence. CALL members donated to Cradles to Crayons in advance of the Community Service Committee volunteer event on March 15, 2025, at 1:30pm. Lexis once again generously donated door…
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CALL Mentorship and Career Development Committee Trivia Happy Hour
CALL and the Mentorship and Career Development Committee hosted a networking happy hour and trivia at the From Here On Food Hall & Market on Tuesday, March 10, 2025. Much fun was had by all! Photographer Carrie Port
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CALL Executive Board Meeting Minutes – October 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 20249:00 a.m. CentralZoom Board members present: Philip Johnson, Jill Meyer, Clare Willis, Mandy Lee, Mike McMillan, Lucy Robbins Board members absent: Emily Byrne Guests: Susan Berg and Keith Klein, co-chairs of Meetings. Caitlin Archer-Helke and Stacia Stein, co-editors of the Bulletin. Treasurer’s report (Section IV):1. Checking account balance as of September…
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Continuing Education Program: Demystifying Leadership and Volunteering in CALL.
On Wednesday, November 20, the Mentorship and Career Development Committee hosted an online panel entitled Demystifying Leadership and Volunteering in CALL. This Continuing Education Program sought to inspire members to step into leadership roles within the organization and offered practical advice for navigating CALL’s opportunities. Panelists featured CALL members with a variety of leadership experience…
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Call for CALL Executive Board Nominations
The CALL Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking nominations for the following Executive Board positions: Please send nominations directly to Scott Vanderlin by the end of the day Friday, January 31st.
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November 2024 Business Meeting – Damien Riehl
CALL held its November Business Meeting on November 14, 2024 on Zoom. President Philip Johnson welcomed the attendees and thanked Lexis for sponsoring our door prize. Vice-President Jill Meyer introduced our speaker, Damien Riehl from vLex. Damien is a lawyer and technologist with experience in complex litigation, digital forensics, and software development. At vLex Group…
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September 2024 Business Meeting Recap
The CALL September Business Meeting was held on Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Maggiano’s Little Italy. There were 62 registered attendees. The scheduled speaker had to cancel at the last minute, so President Philip Johnson and Secretary Clare Willis presented on recent updates to the CALL website. This also left additional time for networking, which…
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CALL Executive Board Meeting Minutes – September 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 20249:00 a.m. CentralZoom Board members present: Philip Johnson, Jill Meyer, Clare Willis, Emily Byrne, Mandy Lee, Mike McMillan Board members absent: Lucy Robbins Guests: none Treasurer’s report (Section IV):1. Checking account balance as of August 31, 2024: $16,365.642. Membership numbers as of September 9, 2024: 191 (5 new) Significant Actions: None. Compiled…