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ISBA Election Results

Sarah E. Toney has been elected Third Vice-President of the Illinois State Bar Association. Mark J. Lopez won Cook County and Ted M. Niemann won Area VI on the Board of Governors.

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Compelling the Unwilling

Strategies for collecting from unwilling debtors.

Daily Legal News

Illinois Supreme Court considers expectation of privacy in hospitals

From:
NPR Illinois
DuPage County State’s Attorney preparing lawsuit against county clerk over bills

From:
Daily Herald
Illinois voters' information partially removed by right-wing outlet following judge order

From:
The State Journal-Register
Claiming self-defense, Chicago police officer plans to take stand on murder charges in girlfriend's shooting

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Chicago Sun-Times

The Bar News

Access to Justice Commission Accepting Applications for Grant Initiative

Grant is open through June 28, 2024.

CLE & Events

LIVE WEB - Gain the Edge!® Negotiation Strategies for Lawyers
May 17 | Online
LIVE WEB - The Ethics of What NOT To Do as a Business Lawyer
May 21 | Online
LIVE WEB - Civil Practice Basics Series - Part 2: Affirmative Defenses in Illinois
May 22 | Online
LIVE WEB - The Collaborative Team Process: A Primer for Family Lawyers and Judges
May 22 | Online
LIVE WEB - Sign Me Up: The Ins and Outs of Using Adobe Sign for Digital Documents and Signatures
May 28 | Online

Featured CLE

The Dawning of the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Promise or Threat to the Practice of Law?

June 7, 2024

Join us for an overview of how this technology is impacting the practice of law, why you should use it, how to use it ethically, and much more!

Featured Event

Please join us in welcoming Sonni Choi Williams as the ISBA’s 148th President during the 2024 Annual Meeting in beautiful downtown St. Louis. Just steps away from the Arch, this year’s meeting will feature an array of engaging programming, exciting events, and exceptional networking opportunities.