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Tiny Chat 157: Going it Alone: A Conversation with the NYT
Rowan Moore Gerety, author of a thought-provoking New York Times Magazine story, "Lawyer Up? Increasingly, Americans Won't, or Can't," examines the growing number of people navigating the legal system without representation—and the risks they face.
His piece highlights the challenges of self-representation, explores what it means for courts to have so many litigants without lawyers, and identifies potential solutions to improve access and understanding.
Join us to hear about the inspiration behind the story, key takeaways from his reporting, and ideas for future exploration.
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Tiny Chat 156: Referrals: The Art of Finding the Perfect Match
Making referrals is serious business. Most people who work or volunteer in courts are frequently asked for help with legal, courthouse, and community referrals. Giving helpful referrals is a lot like a dating show—both involve a selection process and the search for the best fit.
This Tiny Chat offers simple, actionable advice on how to develop, update, and share relevant referrals. We cover best practices and hand out roses to several jurisdictions doing an excellent job, including the Chicago Bar Foundation/Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; the 16th Judicial Circuit (Kane County, Illinois); the Clinton County Resource Center in Clinton, Iowa; the 54-A District Court in Lansing, Michigan; the 18th Judicial Center in Wichita, Kansas; and Colorado’s Self-Represented Litigant Coordinators (“Sherlocks”).
Making strong legal, community, and court-based referrals helps build meaningful connections—and just like a great match, that can make all the difference.
Tiny Chat 155: Bullying in the Legal Profession
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism released an important study on the prevalence and impact of bullying in the Illinois legal profession, along with best practices for prevention. The study presents data from a survey of more than 6,000 Illinois lawyers and identifies several concerning trends regarding the frequency and severity of workplace bullying, which affects lawyer wellness, productivity, and retention. We were fortunate to be joined by Erika N. L. Harold, Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, who shared key findings from the report and important recommendations for preventing workplace bullying.
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