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Building a legal department with no geographic boundaries
Martin Slark, the CEO of electronic connector manufacturer Molex Corp., can quickly rattle off the statistics that make his company global.

Lawyers with style: Melding professionalism with fashion
Chicago Lawyer interviewed these four Chicago lawyers to learn the secrets behind their professional style. Their colleagues, friends or members of their firms suggested them because of their ability to meld professionalism with style.

Duo exercises their public service passion
Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson, both attorneys, help fellow lawyers with passion for public service law pursue their dreams. CBF Executive Director Bob Glaves called the Andersons "walking examples" of the fight to make legal services accessible to all communities.

Even animals need legal assistance
Compared to the once esoteric environmental law movement, many lawyers now focus additional attention on animal rights issues, along with changes in statutory and case law.

Columns

Ethics: Enforcing fee arrangements | by Thomas P. McGarry and Thomas P. Sukowicz
All in the Family: Compelling payment of college expenses | by Daniel R. Stefani
Financial Services: Financial advisers in motion | by James J. Eccleston
An International Perspective: The rising global law firm | by Kwabena Appenteng
Judging History: 'This is not just' | by Judge Michael B. Hyman
Looking into Labor: The future of class-action waivers | by Howard L. Mocerf
Closing Argument: Affecting law students | by Susan Spies Roth
Complex Litigation Corner:  Clarifyingremoval of state court actions | by Derek Y. Brandt
Opening Statement: Politicians become the punchline | by Julian J. Frazin
Pro Bono: The alpha and omega of pro bono | by Margaret Benson
Inside Out: Hallmark of the best lawyers | by Christina Martini and David Susler
Counsel's Table: N9NE is still a 10 | by Michael Philippi
Diversity in Practice: The power of a hoodie | by Arin R. Reeves
Rules of the Game: Bounty program increases focus on injuries | by Robert T. Shannon
Making It Work: Take time for a better diet, exercise | by Shermin Kruse
Computing Needs: New perspectives on mobility | by Peter Sorrento
Clifford's Notes: Digital records open a major debate | by Robert A. Clifford

Departments

Social Scene
Non-billable Hours
Editor's note
Firm Life
Q&A: Mark M. Burden