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The Chicago
Bar Association
OFFICERS
President
Daniel A. Cotter
Fidelity Life Association
First Vice President
Patricia Brown Holmes
Schiff Hardin LLP
Second Vice President
Daniel M. Kotin
Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC
Secretary
Dan L. Boho
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Treasurer
Steven M. Elrod
Holland & Knight LLP
Executive Director
Terrence M. Murphy
Assistant Executive Director
Elizabeth A. McMeen
BOARD OF
MANAGERS
Karina Ayala-Bermejo
Thomas F. Boleky
J. Timothy Eaton
James R. FortCamp
E. Lynn Grayson
Justin L. Heather
Erin E. Kelly
Natacha D. McClain
Hon. Thomas R. Mulroy
John G. O’Brien
Paul J. Ochmanek, Jr.
Hon. Joseph D. Panarese
Jane S. Park
Justice Jesse G. Reyes
Meredith E. Ritchie
Jesse H. Ruiz
Devlin J. Schoop
David J. Scriven-Young
Hon. Amy J. St. Eve
John T. Theis
8 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
Shadow Program
When Paul was in law school, he contacted
me. He asked if he could visit my office and
shadow me for a day. I agreed and we met
for the day. Paul credits that day of watch-
ing me do my work for his decision not to
practice in the field of insurance law. Paul
is now launching the Shadow Program to
allow other law students exposure to vari-
ous fields and types of practice to be able
to make similar informed decisions. Paul
describes the program:
“The program’s purpose was to
expose law students to the actual
practice of law by creating opportu-
nities to observe (“shadow”) actual
lawyers. The law students would
obtain valuable experience watch-
ing lawyers throughout a variety of
practice areas. The program extended
to all areas of practice and well
beyond Cook County, as lawyers
and students throughout Illinois are
PLYMOUTH PERSPECTIVES
CBA President Daniel A. Cotter blogs at
throughout the bar year. Follow Dan’s blog to hear his perspective and keep abreast of
what’s happening at the CBA.
permitted to participate.”
Law students should visit the link,
to review
shadow opportunities. Lawyers should also
visit the link to submit shadow opportuni-
ties. This program can be successful if all
of you provide such opportunities.
As former YLS Chair and as CBA Presi-
dent, I am proud to say that while the tra-
dition of the YLS continues, the new YLS
is continuing to do amazing things, in no
small part due to the leadership of current
Chair, Paul Ochmanek. I am fortunate as
President to have Paul in that position. He
is a friend, a mentee, and an exceptional
leader and Chair. Visit the Young Lawyers’
page at to find out
the numerous other new programs and
initiatives Paul and his Executive Council
have completed or have planned for the
remainder of this bar year. The YLS has
long been “pilgrims” and the pilgrimage is
in fantastic hands this year.
The Chicago Bar Association, The Cook County
Bar Association, and the Black Women Lawyers’
Association of Greater Chicago invite you to a
gala dinner celebrating the
50th Anniversary of the
Civil Rights & Voting Rights Acts
Thursday, April 30, 2015 l The Standard Club, Chicago
For pricing and reservations, contact Tamra Drees at 312/554-2057
or .