The first ISBA Family Law Section Council meeting was held June 24th for the year 2021-22. Attorney Michael Strauss was appointed a co-chair of the Parental Responsibilities sub-committee and was also appointed to the following sub-committees: Legislation, Domestic Violence, Continuing Legal Education, Income Shares and Maintenance, Covid 19 related issues, and Department of Corrections.
Michael Strauss Appointed to ISBA Family Law Section Council
Congratulations to Attorney Michael Strauss on his recent appointment as a Member of the ISBA’s Family Law Section Council for 2021-2022! Michael’s contributions to the Illinois State Bar Association are appreciated!
Congratulations to Gary on Recent ISBA Appointments
We are pleased to announce that Gary Schlesinger has been appointed to serve as a Member of the ISBA’s Registration & Disciplinary Commission and the ISBA’s Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council for 2021-2022. Gary’s willingness to contribute to the very important work of the Illinois State Bar Association is much appreciated!
November 2020 Firm News
Michael Strauss elected as the Chair of the ISBA Assembly Agenda & Program Committee for 2020-2021.
October 2020 Firm News
Busy time at Schlesinger & Strauss. On October, 21st, Gary Schlesinger presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, titled, Ethics in Lawyer Marketing, a discussion of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Gary discussed how and what lawyers may communicate to prospective clients, judges, and other lawyers to the Lake County Illinois Bar Association Family…Read More
Deanna Hoyt ISBA Leadership Academy Graduation
Schlesinger & Strauss is proud to announce that on September 24, 2020, attorney Deanna Hoyt graduated as part of the ISBA Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class. The ISBA Leadership program is designed to train the next generation of professionals to become effective leaders in the Illinois legal community. Congratulations Deanna!
Michael Strauss Recognized by the University of Illinois College of Law
Michael Strauss recognized by the University of Illinois College of Law, Alumni Reporter for his Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award. Michael Strauss has been selected by the ISBA to receive the 2019-2020 Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award. The award acknowledges an ISBA member’s meritorious service provided in support of ISBA’s legislative efforts in…Read More
Michael Strauss to Receive Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award
We are please to announce that Attorney Michael Strauss has been selected to receive the 2019-2020 Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legislation. Michael was nominated by Attorney Gary Schlesinger to receive this award, which is conferred by the ISBA. This award acknowledges an ISBA member’s…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss ISBA Appointments 2020-2021
Congratulations to the attorneys of Schlesinger & Strauss LLC on their respective appointments to the Illinois State Bar Association: Attorney Gary Schlesinger has been appointed to serve as Member for the 2020-2021 ISBA Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission and the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council. Attorney Michael Strauss has been appointed to serve…Read More
Limited Scope Representation is Working in Iowa. Why Not Illinois?
Michael Strauss is mentioned in a January, 2020 Illinois Bar Journal Presidents Page article, “If You Build It, They Will Come, Limited Scope Representation is Working in Iowa. Why Not in Illinois?” by ISBA President, David B. Sosin. The following are excerpts of the article: “From our conversations with Iowa State Bar Association leaders and…Read More
