The YLD invites all members to participate in the Book Club event on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom, featuring James Varga’s book, Atticus from Shawneetown: A Novel.
Author James Varga will be attending the Book Club!
The YLD invites all members to participate in the Book Club event on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom, featuring James Varga’s book, Atticus from Shawneetown: A Novel.
Author James Varga will be attending the Book Club!
ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams and ISBA leaders attended the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) 2024 Annual Meeting on August 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency, East Wacker Drive 151, in Chicago.
The Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Bar Foundation, and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois are teaming up for three times the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 28th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party. This year's event takes place on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive.
Join us in Champaign for ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference that gives you the opportunity to earn CLE credits while enhancing your knowledge and networking with colleagues!
Join us for an illuminating exploration into the intersection of law, sports, and the entertainment industry. Whether you're an intellectual property lawyer intrigued by the complexities of entertainment or a business attorney seeking to leverage contract negotiation principles in sports broadcasting, film, speaking agreement, or more, this seminar is tailored to empower you with the insights and strategies you need to thrive in this dynamic field of law. Through engaging discussions, expert panels, and real-world case studies, we'll delve into the intricacies of sports and entertainment law, uncovering untapped avenues for legal practitioners – from navigating the legal landscape of athlete endorsements to understanding the nuances of content licensing in the digital age!
Stop by the virtual water cooler on July 15, 2024, any time between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., for an informal gathering, sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division.
Register to receive the Zoom link. Register for YLD - Around the Water Cooler.
First 20 participants will receive an e-gift card to enjoy a pick-me-up (coffee, tea, refresher) following the event.
Thank you to our generous Annual Meeting 2024 sponsors and exhibitors!
On June 7, 2024, the ISBA hosted a reception in honor of President Sonni Choi Williams held at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch's 18th floor, which included a terrace overlooking the Gateway Arch.
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, ISBA members and their guests attended the Annual Meeting's Member & Family Appreciation Reception at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Annual Meeting returned to St. Louis for the first time since 2010!
On May 8, 2024, 13 new lawyers were admitted to practice in the Second District of Illinois. The ceremony was held at the Hemmen’s Memorial Building Auditorium, 150 Dexter Court, in Elgin. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford presided over the ceremony. Illinois State Bar Association Treasurer Sarah Toney spoke at the ceremony.