The Illinois Bar Foundation welcomed its charter members into the Lincoln Legacy Society during a ceremony at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers on Thursday, April 15. The Lincoln Legacy Society was created exclusively to honor and recognize individuals who have agreed to support the Foundation's vision to be the statewide leader in advancing justice in Illinois by providing for the Foundation in his or her estate plan. Abraham Lincoln, the state's most famous lawyer, left an indelible mark on the Illinois legal system. Lincoln Legacy Society members will leave their mark on the legal system through their legacy gifts to the Illinois Bar Foundation. Click here to view a photo gallery from this event Lincoln Legacy Society charter members (Charter membership continues through Dec. 31, 2010):

• Perry and Michelle Browder, East Alton
• Vincent & Zina Cornelius, Naperville
• Carl R. Draper, Springfield
• Gregg A. Garofalo, Chicago
• Mark D. Hassakis, Mt. Vernon
• R. Michael Henderson, Peoria
• Thomas and Eileen Killarney
• John B. Kincaid, Wheaton
• Tim & Debra Leighton, Bloomington
• James M. Lestikow, Springfield
• Rev. Dr. Mary L. Milano, Chicago
• James Reichardt, Villa Park
• Shari R. Rhode, Murphysboro
• Russell K. Scott, Belleville
• David & Janet Sosin, Orland Park
• John and Terry Thies, Urbana