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THE LOOKOUT
June 2023

Great Things Are on the Horizon!

When I was first elected as IPA's President in April 2020, I found myself in a very unique position as opposed to other first time presidents. It was the beginning of the pandemic and we were dealing with the lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions. We had to figure out how to pivot from our usually active schedule of in-person networking and educational events to exclusively virtual and figuring the types of events we could do to keep everyone connected was extremely challenging.

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Melissa Jurik, ILAP

New (and not so new) Member Lunch

This month's Featured Board Member is Larice Davis, who will discuss the IPA's national affiliation with NALA.

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month in 2023 for a New Member Lunch.

While this event is called "New Member Lunch", it is open to ALL members!

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Judge Mary Rowland Takes Pride in the Progress of LGBTQ People

"Judge Mary M. Rowland who serves as a U.S. district Judge in the NDIL, came out in the 1980s, as the HIV epidemic gave rise to a renewed anti-LGBTQ movement across America.

In recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month, a new video profile explores Rowland’s experience coming out, her pursuit of a career in law, and the social change she has seen."

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Bill Allowing Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Cases Passed

Before working on the "inside" in insurance risk management for a large national hospital system, I never really thought about the impact large verdicts have on a hospital and I used to think that they would make healthcare safer and take "bad doctors" out of the system. After some time in my current position and attending my first trial from "this side of the isle", my views have changed. I saw an amazing doctor who was put in an impossible situation with one of her patients who eventually passed away. There were so many factors that came into play in this case, but the actions of this physician were not the only issue that may have lead to the death of their patient. While I knew that doctors and hospitals don't have to be THE CAUSE they only have to be A PROXIMATE CAUSE to be found liable for the whole thing, I never really thought about the small standard that is until now.

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Important Notices and Useful Information

Effective May 24, 2023 - Illinois Supreme Court Rule 909 is adopted

Do you have any other updates to share with everyone? Send an email to IPA@ipaonline.org and we will add to our next issue of The Lookout.

Important Updates and Useful Information

Are You Looking For A New Paralegal Position?

Are you aware that the IPA's website lists Employment Opportunities? Employers throughout the state post job listings on our website. New listings are added almost daily. If you are looking for a job, this is the first place you should look!

Is Your Firm Looking To Hire A Paralegal?

If your employer is seeking to hire a paralegal, please remind your HR department that listings can be placed on the IPA's website. There is no fee to place a listing.

Find Your Next Job Here

How To Post A Paralegal Position

2023 Previous Issues of The Lookout

January 2023
February 2023
March 2023
April 2023
May 2023