The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting: Date/Time: April 7, 2026, from 12:15pm-1:30pm Topic: The Power of AI in Business — A Practical Roadmap for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys Description: AI is no longer a future consideration — it's a present competitive advantage. In this session, [...]
Thanks to Kerry Heaps for interviewing me on her 3/5/26 podcast Chromatic Counsel. It's 30 minutes long and on YouTube here. We discussed labor and employment law and HR, including what leaders and employers often misunderstand about workplace behavior. We also discussed: preventive HR strategies that reduce risk before disputes happen; leadership mistakes that quietly [...]
How Smart Employment Policies Protect Your Business March 11, 2026 By Jane Furigay Shapiro Businesses spend an enormous amount of time dealing with employment problems after they occur. Yet many of those issues can be avoided, or at least minimized, through thoughtful policies, procedures, and proactive management. Clear employment policies help employers set expectations, maintain compliance with [...]
The Chicago Bar Association Committee Meeting Notice Please join the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the following meeting: Date/Time: March 3, 2026, from 12:15pm-1:30pm CST Topic: Codify Your Signature System: The competitive edge smaller firms use to stand out in crowded markets Speaker: Marcel Krawczyk, Founding President, Little Jack Description: Most small firms struggle because they're trying to grow [...]
