Wochner Law Blog: Putting Love in Print
My cousin got married during the pandemic, not at the date, time, location on the save the date sent to over 200 family members and friends before COVID-19 completely changed the narrative of 2020.
Illinois Supreme Court Lawyer Spotlight: Corinne C. Heggie
Each year on May 1, Law Day celebrates the role of law and the legal profession in our society. The Law Day 2020 theme commemorates the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the states and
Corinne Heggie and Mary Smith raise the Bar at this year’s Spring Summit
On March 3, 2020, Corinne Cantwell Heggie, the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ President, and Mary Smith, the American Bar Association’s Secretary, chaired a Spring Summit for Advancing Women in the Law. Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer graciously hosted the Summit at the Dirksen
The French connections: Corinne Heggie’s degree leads to many dimensions of success in law
Corinne Cantwell Heggie was recently installed as president of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. In addition to her duties as partner at a law firm in the northern suburbs of Chicago, she is spending her time addressing topics of interest
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Celebrates 19th Amendment Centennial
On October 16, 2019, The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois commemorated the 19th Amendment’s centennial at a luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago. Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, the first female chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois,
Corinne Cantwell Heggie Pioneers Diversity & Inclusion CLE with Bar Groups and AllianceBernstein
On June 20, 2019, the Corinne Cantwell Heggie on behalf of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, and the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago presented a panel on laws affecting the transgender population in the workplace. Panelists included
Corinne Cantwell Heggie Installed as President of Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
On May 30, 2019, Corinne Cantwell Heggie was installed as President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, a state-wide organization dedicated to promoting women in the law. During the 2019-2020 bar year, the WBAI will commemorate the 19th Amendment’s
The WBAI Hosts Annual Golf Outing in Glenview
On August 9, 2019, the Glenview Park District Golf Club on Shermer Road hosted the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ annual golf outing. Over 100 golfers enjoyed an 18-hole scramble event followed by a buffet dinner and awards reception. Of
John Heggie Supports Faith Formation Cub Scouts
On February 3, 2019, scouts of Pack 156 participated in the annual Scout Mass. Father Jeremiah Boland, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview, Illinois celebrated the mass where several members of Pack 156 were recognized for faith
Illinois judiciary releases its three-year ‘blueprint for the future’
A panel of Judiciary members and stakeholders rolled out the announcement of a proposed three year plan aiming to, " improve the delivery of justice and better serve the public.” The Three year plan would encompass the lasting tenures of