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STEVEN D. IMPARL, ESQ.

Attorney and Counselor at Law Telephone: 312-339-0134

516 N. Ogden Ave. Fax: 312-277-1064
# 171 E-mail: steve@imparl.com
Chicago, IL USA 60622-6421

LAW PRACTICE

Member of the Illinois bar since 1992.

Sole Practitioner, May 1994 to Present. Mindfulness-based law practice concentrated in:
 Internet and e-commerce law.
 General commercial law for small businesses.
 Appellate Litigation (civil and criminal).

Special Legal Counsel, Peoples Energy Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, 1993. Drafted legal
memorandum advising the corporation on the constitutional issues raised by proposed Illinois
legislation that would substantially affect Illinois utility companies.

Volunteer Clinic Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS), 1993-1995. Provided
free legal services to indigent clients. Honored with Distinguished Service Award.

Court-Appointed Counsel for Indigent Prisoners, Appellate Court of Illinois (First District).

Contract Attorney, Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender.

Of Counsel, Law Firm of R.M. Dreger, P.C./Small Business Advocate, M. Hedayat &
Associates, William F. Hurley & Associates 1995 to 2000 (approximate dates only).
Maintained ―of counsel‖ relationships with several small Chicago law firms, providing
transactional and litigation services as an independent contractor.

Certified Arbitrator, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

Continuing Legal Education Presenter, Chicago Bar Association. Presents CLE courses
periodically for lawyers in the subject of Internet and e-commerce law.

Member, Electronic Frontier Foundation Cooperating Attorneys List.

Court Facilitator, Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Relations Division. Pro bono project
to assist divorcing and divorcing couples reach basic agreements over disputes concerning
access to children, particularly around the holidays.

Member, National Board of Review, United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., Colorado Springs,
Colorado. February 2000 to February 2001. (Pro bono)
 Heard cases involving disputes allegations of violations of amateur boxing rules.
 Decided cases, based on rules and evidence, along with other committee members.
 Wrote opinions for the committee explaining the rationale for decisions in cases.

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REPORTED CASES

People v. Anderson, 188 Ill.2d 384, 721 N.E.2d 1121, 242 Ill.Dec. 590 (Ill. 1999).
People v. Anderson, 294 Ill.App.3d 1039, 691 N.E.2d 830, 229 Ill.Dec. 357 (1998), rev'd 188
Ill.2d 384, 721 N.E.2d 1121, 242 Ill.Dec. 590 (Ill. 1999).

Zubaty v. Bear, 288 Ill.App.3d 284, 681 N.E.2d 1,224 Ill.Dec. 19 (1997).

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Internet Law: The Complete Guide (North Vancouver, BC: Specialty Technical Publishers,
1998-Present).
Three-volume treatise and handbook about Internet law, updated quarterly.
http://www.stpub.com/pubs/internetl.htm

Quarterly updates to Internet Law: The Complete Guide.

37 consecutive quarterly updates, numbered 101 through 137 (1998 to present).

3 Illinois Civil Practice Forms (St. Paul, MN: West Group, 2002).
Revised volume of litigation forms for Illinois lawyers in the topical areas of
Bankruptcy, Banks and Banking, Bills and Notes, and Blue Sky Law.

Articles

Steve served as a National Reporter for the America Online E-Commerce Project and
published there a brief article about the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act
(UCITA).
―Online Bidding Services for Construction Projects (Part 2 of 2),‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol.
57, No. 9, p. 71 (September 2001).

―Online Bidding Services for Construction Projects (Part 1 of 2),‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol.
57, No. 8, p. 78 (August 2001).

―Wireless Internet for the Construction Industry (Part 2 of 2),‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol.
57, No. 5, p. 53 (May 2001).

―Wireless Internet for the Construction Industry (Part 1 of 2),‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol.
57, No. 3, p. 71 (March 2001).

―Developing an Acceptable Internet Use Policy for Employees,‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol.
57, No. 2, p. 49 (February 2001).

―Entering Contracts by Computer (Part 2 of 2),‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol. 57, No. 1, p. 39
(January 2001).

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―Entering Contracts by Computer (Part 1 of 2),‖ Intermountain Contractor, Vol. 56, No. 12, p.
71 (November 2000).

―Into the Abyss and Back,‖ Newsweek Japan (Dec. 4, 2002), pp. 54-55.

Web Sites, Blogs, and E-newsletters

Imparl.com

 Law firm Web site.

 Uses blog format to facilitate updates and provide information.
 Provides general information about Internet and e-commerce law.
 Presents content related to the ―Entrepreneurs Transcending Disability (EnTranDis)‖ group,
an online community hosted on Facebook and LinkedIn, for entrepreneurs, would-be
entrepreneurs, and self-employed people who deal with a physical or mental ―disability,‖ but
who are not letting the ―disability‖ limit their opportunities to succeed in business.

JD Bliss Blog

 Guest Blogger and regular contributor to, JD Bliss Blog, ―a blog for attorneys seeking career
satisfaction, work/life balance and personal growth.‖
 Representative posts:
o ―Four Successful Attorneys Who Pursue Their Personal Passions in Their Professional
Practices‖ (April 29, 2008).
o ―Ex-‗Big Law‘ Attorneys Overcome Obstacles and Start Successful Small Firms‖ (April
28, 2008).
o ―New York State Bar Report Finds Work-life Balance Still Eludes Most Attorneys‖ (April
24, 2008).
o ―Commercial Law League of America to Sponsor May 1 CLE Event in Chicago That Will
Address the Billable Hour, Transitioning Between Firms, and Ethical Issues for
Attorneys‖ (April 21, 2008).
o ―Nathan Sawaya: Lawyer‘s Love of LEGO Blocks Leads to a Life Outside Law Practice‖
(April 16, 2008).
o ―Back to ‗Big Law‘: John Liu and In Lee Move from Two-Lawyer Practice Back to
Fenwick & West‖ (April 9, 2008).
o ―Reality Check: Gloria Noh Cannon Counsels Caution on Moving to an In-house Job‖
(April 4, 2008).
o ―Eversheds Report Discusses Work-life Balance and Other Trends Affecting Law Firms
in the 21st Century.‖ (March 31, 2008).
o ―Turning Experience into an Asset: One Lawyer‘s Transition from Jurist to Private
Attorney‖ (March 27, 2008).
o ―Building a Better Legal Profession: Grassroots Group of Law Students Demands
Commitment from Law Firms to Work-life Balance, Mentoring, Diversity, and Pro Bono
Work‖ (March 21, 2008).
o ―More Large Law Firms Such as Skadden Arps and Debevoise & Plimpton Seek to
Improve Attorney Retention by Letting Lawyers Return to Firms After Extended Leaves
of Absence‖ (March 9, 2008).
o ―More Lawyers Are Blogging and Realizing the Benefits‖ (February 25, 2008).

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o ―Celebrating the Lives of Two Lawyers in Their Golden Years‖ (February 23, 2008).
o ―Smiling at the ‗Solo‘ Aspect of Solo Lawyer Practice‖ (February 19, 2008).
o ―Work-life Balance: Helping Law Firms Recruit the Lawyers they Want‖ (February 18,
2008).
o ―Allen & Overy Lets Lawyers Buy and Sell Vacation Time‖ (February 13, 2008).
o ―Diversity at Kelley Drye & Warren: Law Firm and Corporate Clients Working Together‖
(February 9, 2008).
o ―More Fathers Seeking Satisfying Balance Between Family Life and Work‖ (February 6,
2008).
o ―Some Law Graduates Cheerfully Choose Alternative Careers‖ (February 4, 2008).
o ―The Ford & Harrison and Strasburger & Price Law Firms Swap Mentoring and Training
Time for Billable Hours for New Associates‖ (December 11, 2007).
o ―Are You An Attorney Looking to Change Jobs or Careers? Look Before You Leap‖
(December 4, 2007).
o ―Jim Karger: Former Labor Lawyer Finds Happiness in Mexico Helping Homeless Dogs‖
(November 26, 2007).
o ―Bankruptcy Lawyers at Weil Gotshal Seek to Reschedule Hearings to Accommodate
Winter School Breaks‖ (November 20, 2007).
o ―What‘s Your Motivation as a Lawyer?‖ (October 11, 2007).
o ―2007 Wisconsin Solo Attorney & Small Firm Conference (November 29 and 30)‖
(September 25, 2007).
o ―Billable Hours Aren‘t Everything: One Group of Lawyers Takes Back Their Weekends‖
(September 20, 2007).
o ―Lawyer Dads Cite Onsite Day Care as Key Work Life Balance Benefit‖ (September 12,
2007).
o ―Solo Lawyer Offers Some Advice About Taking Vacations‖ (September 5, 2007).
o ―Some New York Lawyers Now Bill at $1,000 Per Hour. So What?‖ (August 27, 2007).
o ―California Bar Adopts Voluntary Civility Guidelines for Lawyers‖ (August 7, 2007).
o ―Scott Turow‘s Rallying Cry: The Billable Hour Must Die‖ (August 6, 2007).
o ―Balancing Zealous Advocacy with Civility‖ (August 1, 2007).
o ―Attorney Retention Tip: Keep Your Attorneys Motivated With Challenging Work and
Meaningful Feedback‖ (July 30, 2007).
o ―Solo Attorneys: Surround Yourself with Positive, Energetic People‖ (July 27, 2007).
o ―Downsizing: Finding Happiness at (Much) Smaller Law Firms‖ (July 25, 2007).

MaleDepression.com

 A comprehensive health information site, founded in March 2002, helping men who suffer
from mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
 The site had about 2,000 registered users as of April 2008.
 MaleDepression.com is a member of:
o European Men's Health Forum
o Men's Health America.
 The site has been featured in articles in major news media outlets throughout the United
States, including:
o WebMD,
o San Francisco Chronicle,
o Chicago Tribune,

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o Newsday,
o Third Age,
o Parade magazine, and
o Men’s Health magazine.
 Steve has also published an article about depression in Newsweek Japan.
Lawyer-boxer‘s Blog

 Personal Weblog on workouts and training.

The Manly Teas Blog

 A Weblog designed to provide information and news about tea, and to encourage more men
to enjoy tea.
o Provides tea reviews, and
o Offers tea news headlines.

Daily Blog Tips

Guest Articles
 ―10 Essential Legal Points for Bloggers‖ (April 28, 2008).

Steve Imparl’s Internet Law News Headlines

(Published January 8, 2008 to Present)
E-mail and RSS-based news headlines, published several times each week. Archives and
subscription page: http://www.imparl.com/internet-law/news-headlines-archive/

Works in Progress

Four Minds, One Commandment: Learning to Love Yourself and Others Unconditionally
(forthcoming). This book explores the interrelationships among the brahmaviharas
(Immeasurable Minds) of Buddhism—lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—
and the Two Great commandments of Christianity and Judaism—love God with one‘s whole
being, and love one‘s neighbor as oneself, as merged into Jesus of Nazareth‘s ―new‖
commandment: ―Love one another as I have loved you.‖

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 Member, Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, (a group of experts in the

Internet and e-commerce industries that provides information and education to the United
States Congressional Internet Caucus about technology, public policy, and legislation
affecting the Internet). (Currently renewing participation after absence due to personal
matters needing attention.)
 Locally, Steve is or has been a member of
o the Chicago Bar Association, and
o the Technology Executives Club.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

Steve served as an information technology programmer, analyst, and manager at Peoples

Energy Corporation, in Chicago, Illinois, from 1985 - 1994. At Peoples Energy, Steve managed
teams of professional, management, and executive management employees and independent
consultants.
 Developed one of the first distributed processing applications for payment processing at an
American public utility company.
 Successfully managed the company‘s then-largest software development project to provide
wireless access to up-to-date customer information hundreds of field personnel making
service calls at customers‘ residences and businesses.

IT AND BLOG CONSULTING

Currently providing freelance and blog consulting to small businesses and individuals.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 1992. Dean's Scholar.

 Earned law degree as an evening division student while working full-time as an information
technology (IT) analyst and manager.
 Semifinalist, Intramural Moot Court Competition.
 Participant, Intramural Negotiation Competition.
 Founding Member, DePaul Evening Law Students Society.
o Arranged for a group of evening division students to meet with university officials to
present the special concerns of evening law students and request greater access to
various law school programs and services.

Bachelor of Science, With High Honor, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 1985. ArthurJ.
Schmitt Scholar (This award is now known as the Presidential Scholarship), DePaul’s most
prestigious undergraduate scholarship); Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.
 Major: Computer Science. Minor: Mathematics.
 Grade-point average: 3.86/4.00 (overall); 4.00/4.00 (in major).
 Named on Dean‘s List every quarter.
 Worked 10 to 40 hours per week to finance education.
 Changed major field from political science to computer science after two years of
undergraduate studies.
 Participated in intramural sports: Floor hockey.

Diploma, Gordon Tech High School, Chicago, Illinois 1981.

 Graduated in the top fifteen students of a graduating class of approximately 550.
 Named an Illinois State Scholar.
 Named on Honor Roll every semester.
 Received senior award for proficiency in French (highest grades earned in senior French
class).
 Played classical guitar in guitar chamber ensembles and in mixed instrumental ensembles.

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 Organized Christmas concert performed by fellow students at local convalescent and

retirement home.
 Ran cross-country.
 Participated in intramural sports: bowling, basketball, and boxing.

SOCIAL NETWORKING PROFILES

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=668091230

LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/in/steveimparl

Myspace

http://www.myspace.com/zenboysteve

ONLINE COMMUNITIES

 Founder and manager of the Online Legal Issues group at edocr. This group will be a
continuation of the Web-Law group that has been online since October 1998 and will allow
sharing of documents related to Internet law topics.

 Founder of Entrepreneurs Transcending Disabilities.

o Internet-based network of a group for entrepreneurs, would-be entrepreneurs, and self-
employed people who deal with a physical or mental ―disability,‖ but who are not letting
the ―disability‖ hold them back.
o This group is intended to help entrepreneurs network with one another and provide
encouragement and inspiration. We will explore ways to use ―disabilities‖ as strengths
and share information and resources about small businesses and micro-businesses.

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

 Steve speaks and writes French.

 He also has a wide range of personal interests, including:
o creative writing,
o classical guitar,
o music composition,
o studying foreign languages,
o Slavic and Balkan history,
o mindfulness meditation and stress reduction,
o travel,
o dinosaurs,
o Historical Jesus studies,

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o tea,
o Blogging, and
o flight simulation (pilot for the UPS Virtual Air Cargo virtual airline).
 Steve also enjoys the following sports and fitness activities:
o fitness walking,
o weight lifting,
o motorcycling,
o in-line skating, and
o volleyball.
 He is also an amateur boxer. He was a member of the Chicago Athletic Association where he
was a co-captain of the boxing team. Steve boxed in the CAA‘s first annual Emerald
Gloves international tournament.
 An enthusiast of barbershop harmony, he sang as a baritone with the New Tradition Chorus–
the Northbrook, Illinois chapter of SPEBQSA–when the Chorus won the Silver Medal in the
1994 International Competition in Pittsburgh.

REFERENCES AND WRITING SAMPLES

Available upon request.

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