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Civility is worse today compared to 10 years ago, according to 85% of respondents to the American Bar Association’s Survey of Civic Literacy 2023. A significant number of respondents attribute the decrease in civility to social media, media, and public officials, and believe that family and friends and public officials should be primarily responsible for improving civility in our society. The post Most Americans Believe Civility in the U.S. Is Declining, According to ABA Survey appeared first on 2Civility.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that it awarded 2,204 hours of professional responsibility (PR) CLE hours to attorneys who attended its annual Future Is Now: Legal Services conference. This includes 551 CLE hours in diversity and inclusion and 551 CLE hours in mental health and substance abuse. The post Commission on Professionalism Awards 2,204 PR CLE Hours to Attorneys at Annual Legal Professionalism Conference appeared first on 2Civility.

During the first week in May, the legal profession observes Well-Being Week in Law, which aims to raise awareness about mental health and encourage action and innovation across the profession to improve well-being. Throughout the week, lawyers, bar associations, legal workplaces, law schools, and other legal organizations are encouraged to plan and participate in activities that help encourage well-being and cultivate new professional norms. The post Lawyers: How Are You, Really? appeared first on 2Civility.

Lawyers across the country will celebrate Law Day 2023 on May 1 with celebrations and informative events beginning this week and continuing through next week. The post Celebrate Law Day 2023 with These Events appeared first on 2Civility.

At the Future Is Now conference, which will be held virtually on Thursday, April 20, Nkoyo Effiong Lewis will explain why cultural competency is a “must-have” skill for all legal professionals (even those in typically less-diverse areas), and provide strategies on how lawyers and law firms can increase their cultural competency to provide a holistic client experience grounded in dignity and respect.   The post Why Cultural Competency is a Must-Have Skill for Growing Law Firms  appeared first on 2Civility.

This Commissioner Spotlight highlights a remarkable woman, Judge Alicia N. Washington, who has served as a judge on the Tenth Judicial Circuit since January 2016. She presides in the Domestic Relations division at the Peoria County Courthouse. The post Commissioner Spotlight: Judge Alicia Washington, Tenth Judicial Circuit appeared first on 2Civility.

You can be a successful attorney and take care of your mental health. I believe this to be true. And lucky for you, so does one of our outstanding speakers at this year’s The Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference. The post A Successful Law Practice and Strong Mental Health Is Possible appeared first on 2Civility.

The Commission often receives questions from attorneys on how to handle instances of incivility. We wanted to take things one step further in a session at our upcoming Future Is Now: Legal Services conference (register to join us for the virtual conference on April 20). The post A Roadmap for Lawyers on Navigating Incivility appeared first on 2Civility.

Throughout her career, Justice Rochford has been deeply committed to issues surrounding women and the law. Her focus has spanned from ensuring access to justice for women through the court system to supporting opportunities for women to cultivate long-term and meaningful careers in the legal profession. The post The Future of Women in Law: A Q&A with Justice Elizabeth Rochford appeared first on 2Civility.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the speaker talks for the 2023 Future Is Now: Legal Services conference. The Future Is Now will be held virtually from 12 – 4:20 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 20. The post Commission Announces Speaker Talks for Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference appeared first on 2Civility.

The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the speaker talks for the 2023 Future Is Now: Legal Services conference. The Future Is Now will be held virtually from 12 – 4:20 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 20. The post Commission Announces Speaker Talks for Future Is Now: Legal Services Conference on 4/20 appeared first on 2Civility.