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April 15, 2025 |
People
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April 3, 2025 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 2025 Lawyers Rock on March 13, 2025, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, in Chicago.
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April 1, 2025 |
People
Environmental Attorney Kristen Laughridge Gale Elevated to Equity Partner
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March 27, 2025 | Events
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law (WATL) celebrated International Women's Day, Women’s History Month, and the accomplishments of women in the legal profession over afternoon tea at the Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 N Park Drive, on Friday, March 14, 2025. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Justice Joy V. Cunningham served as the keynote speaker. -
March 13, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for two attorney positions.
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February 13, 2025 | People | ISBA News
On Monday, February 10, 2025, Illinois State Bar Association President Sonni Choi Williams (2024-2025) was sworn in as a Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit.
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January 28, 2025 |
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ISBA Member Arlette G. Porter has been appointed to the Chicago Police Board by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council. The appointment is effective immediately and will expire on August 10, 2029.
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January 21, 2025 | Member Services
During the 2024 Joint Midyear Meeting, the Illinois State Bar Association hosted a Member Appreciation Reception on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the JW Marriott in Chicago. Members enjoyed the popular raffle baskets as well as food, drinks, and entertainment by the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago.
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January 18, 2025 | Events
On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, ISBA members attended the All Bar Holiday Reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois at the conclusion of the 2024 Joint Midyear Meeting, which was held at the JW Marriott in Chicago.
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January 16, 2025 |
People
Buchalter is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Chicago, Illinois with addition of lawyers and staff of the Chicago office of Robbins DiMonte, Ltd joining Buchalter. The Chicago office has 25 attorneys and support staff, including Shareholders Thomas Jefson, Steven Jakubowski, Patrick Owens, David Resnick, R. Kymn Harp, James Mainzer, Justin Weisberg, and Thomas Yardley Jr. Joining them are Jennifer Barton, Emily Kaminski, Teresa Minnich, Christine Walsh, Marko Van Buskirk, Timothy Hameetman, and Richard Stavins.