On the Bar with the Kane County Bar Association

That's the Life of a Law girl!: On the Bar with Dorothy Voigt

In this episode of On the Bar, we are joined by Dorothy Voigt, Attorney at Law to discusser upcoming retirement, her exploration of QDRO and QILDRO drafting and filing and her vast experience with the KCBA Bar Show!

Reflections on a Successful Career as an Assistant State’s Attorney: On the Bar with Greg Sams

**MATURE WARNING** Contains discussions of Domestic Violence and Murder In this episode of On the Bar, we are joined by Greg Sams, now the Former Assistant State's Attorney along with host Lori Schmidt , to discuss his retirement and reflect on his long 29 year career with the law. With over 35 murder trials under his belt, his impact will be everlasting as he fought to get the many people of Kane County their justice.

Keeping Our Roads Safe with The SafeRoads Driving School: On the Bar with Gina Armstrong

In this episode of On the Bar, we are joined by Gina Armstrong, Executive Director of the Kane County Bar Association along with host Lori Schmidt , to discuss and share details about the launch of the SafeRoads Driving School program launching today, April 1st!

Adventures Beyond the Bar, Antarctica Edition: On the Bar with Len Solfa

In this episode of On the Bar, we are joined by Len Solfa as he shares about his recent trip to Antarctica. Len begins by discussing his legal background before diving into his long-standing passion for travel and what inspired him to journey to one of the most remote places on earth. He walks us through the planning process, what it takes to reach Antarctica, and what the experience was like once he arrived. From what he saw and did while there to just how cold it really was (even though the week he was there, it was colder in Chicago), Len reflects on the rarity and privilege of visiting Antarctica. This episode offers a fascinating look at adventure beyond the courtroom and the unforgettable experience of traveling to Antarctica.

Being Admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States: On the Bar with Nydia Molina and Deborah Lang

In this episode of On the Bar, we are joined by KCBA members Nydia Molina and Deborah Lang, along with host Lori Schmidt, as they reflect on their experience being admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States during the KCBA’s 2019 admissions trip to Washington, D.C. They reflect on the trip and being admitted to the Supreme Court, what the process entails, and why it was such an amazing experience. With another KCBA Supreme Court admissions trip on the horizon, Nydia and Deb offer practical advice for members preparing to attend and insight on how to make the most of the opportunity. They also discuss their ongoing journey visiting supreme courts across the country—how the idea began, what they have learned along the way, and where their next stop may be. They also shared their experiences in the January/February edition of Bar Briefs, kicking off a series that will continue in upcoming issues. This conversation offers inspiration and guidance for attorneys interested in admission to the nation’s highest court and beyond. Nydia Molina is Assistant Corporation Counsel and Community-Based Prosecutor for the City of Aurora, where she oversees legal matters for a variety of City departments including policy development, police officer training, and municipal ordinance drafting. A graduate of DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002), Nydia is Vice President of the Kane County Bar Association and remains active in the legal community. Deborah Lang is an assistant corporation counsel for the City of Aurora since 2018.  Prior to that, she worked in both the civil and criminal divisions of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office since 2006. A graduate of Northern Illinois University (J.D. 2006), she is the current co-chair for the KCBA Local Government Law Committee.