The ISBA Assembly met on Friday, December 8, at the 2023 Joint Midyear Meeting held at the JW Marriott Chicago.
During the meeting, the Assembly listened to a DEI presentation, "Ways to Improve and Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession," by Toussaint Romain with the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy.
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Assembly on December 10, approved a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Illinois Judges Association.
The ISBA Board of Governors on September 24 approved a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Justinian Society of Lawyers.
The Justinians are in invaluable part of the Illinois legal community and a significant number of their members have served with distinction as the president of the Illinois State Bar Association.
The ISBA Assembly on June 19 approved a resolution directed at the inhumane practice of harvesting shark fins.
The resolution expresses support for an American Bar Association resolution urging government agencies to prohibit the possession, sale, and trade of shark fins and penalize those who are involved in those activities.
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Assembly on June 19 approved a resolution that will create an association-wide program to further support and promote equal justice and full equality for all.
The resolution’s adoption coincides with Juneteenth, an annual celebration observed on June 19 marking the end of slavery in the U.S.
“History is being made today with the adoption of this important resolution,” said ISBA President Dennis J. Orsey. “As the premier bar association in Illinois, the ISBA and its members are uniquely situated to take a leading role in identifying and addressing equal justice issues and ensuring full equity for all."
The Special Committee on Assembly Governance is interested in your thoughts and comments as it continues the work of examining the operation of the ISBA Assembly.
At its meeting on July 19, the ISBA Board of Governors will fill the following vacant seats on the Board:
1. Area III – 12th, 13th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd Circuits;
2. Area IV – 10th, 14th, and 15th Circuits.
Members who fill the vacancies must have their ISBA voting addresses in the appropriate Board electoral area. Terms of the seats are for one year beginning in July 2019 and ending in June 2020.
Pursuant to the ISBA Election Policy and Procedures, there is a formal process for those interested in filling vacant seats in the Assembly beginning June 13, 2019 for a three-year term. The procedure is as follows:
The ISBA Assembly has revised the policy on the selection of ISBA delegates to the ABA House of Delegates. As a result, two new at-large positions have been created, and the Assembly will elect members to fill these positions at the December 9, 2017meeting.
The nominees for these positions must be members of the ISBA who are in good standing and from the appropriate area. One will be from Cook County and one from the area outside Cook County. Both will serve for one-year terms commencing immediately, and the delegates will be part of the ISBA delegation at the February 2018 ABA Midyear Meeting and the August 2018 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Nominations must be made in writing by at least 20 ISBA members in good standing from the appropriate area. Nominations must be filed with the office of the executive director not later than Friday, November 17, 2017.
Questions about the nominating petition may be directed to the ISBA executive director’s office by contacting Kim Weaver by e-mail or calling 800.252.8908.
At the December 9, 2017 ISBA Assembly meeting, two “Under 35” Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates will be elected, one from Cook County and one from the area outside Cook County.
The nominees for these positions must be members of the ISBA who are in good standing and from the appropriate area. The elected delegates will serve for two-year terms commencing June, 2018 and will join the ISBA delegation at the ABA meeting in Chicago in August 2018.
The outside Cook County position has recently become vacant, and Cory White, who is the incumbent for the Cook County position, is eligible for reelection.
Nominations must be made in writing by at least 20 ISBA members in good standing from the appropriate area. Nominations must be filed with the office of the executive director no later than Friday, November 17, 2017.
Questions about the nominating petition may be directed to the ISBA executive director’s office by contacting Kim Weaver by e-mail or calling 800.252.8908.