The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s newest president said he wants to give women their own platform within the organization and increase their numbers in the plaintiff’s bar.And he plans to hold the group’s political ground in a challenging climate both in Springfield and nationally.John P. Scanlon was installed Friday as ITLA’s 64th president at a reception and dinner at The Westin Chicago River North.Earlier in the day during the group’s conference, Scanlon said one of his primary goals …