How can a leader inspire and connect with the people they work with? Christina Martini and David Susler give their tips for becoming a leader within companies and firms.

The Slurping Turtle is to college ramen what a 1982 Marceau is to Strawberry Hill. It is one of the best noodle shops to open in Chicago since the last time top chef/owner Takashi Yagihashi opened a noodle shop in Chicago, but this one is a lot more.

Our yearlong series about innovative members of the legal community starts this month. Each month we will profile a lawyer who goes beyond the practice of law to implement change and inspire others. The first story focuses on lawyer Andrea Kramer and the work she does to promote equality.

Whether it's computer software, music, books, photos or some other work protected by copyright, please stop and think before copying, downloading or distributing these works. While it doesn't take much for a copyright to come into existence (however, there are some requirements, as we shall see), just because you found it on the Internet doesn't mean the work is free. Yes, even this article you're reading is protected by copyright.

Chicago Lawyer started this page to highlight restaurants, plays, golf courses, stores, etc., that lawyers enjoy. We also plan to profile each month interesting pro bono cases. If you have any suggestions please let us know by e-mailing arobert@lbpc.com.

We are all aware of the potential dangers of distracted driving. The problem is so widespread that the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended a nationwide ban on cellphone use while driving.

It's no coincidence that more and more retired judges are becoming mediators, long before one would expect some to leave the bench. Mediation has become quite popular in recent years because it has become successful as an alternative to dispute resolution.