With recent concerns regarding COVID-19, the Illinois Bar Foundation board and staff have made the difficult decision to postpone tomorrow night's Lawyers Rock concert fundraiser.
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March 11, 2020 |
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The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law celebrated International Women's Day over afternoon tea at the Drake Hotel on Friday, March 6.
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March 5, 2020 |
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Please save the date for the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Rock presented by ISBA Mutual on Thursday, March 12 at the Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Enjoy live music and lots of fun as lawyers rock out for justice. The proceeds of this event help the Illinois Bar Foundation ensure access to justice and support juvenile justice causes through the Foundation’s M. Denny Hassakis Fund. General Admission is $50 per person and VIP tickets are $100 per person. A limited quantity of reduced price YLD General Admission tickets are available for current ISBA YLD members.
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The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted speed networking and wine tasting events on Friday, Feb. 28, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about wine, socialize, and network. Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors!
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January 21, 2020 |
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Volunteers are needed for the 2020 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held March 14-15 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign-Urbana.
This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.
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December 18, 2019 |
Events | Member Services | ISBA News
Every few years, the Illinois State Bar Association organizes an admission ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court. This year's ceremony will take place June 14-15, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
Only 50 spots will be available. A special group hotel room rate will be available at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for admittees, their families, and guests.
To be eligible, you must be an active lawyer member of the ISBA, admitted to practice more than 3 years, and not have any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that 3-year period.
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The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted its annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 13, at Monty’s Tap in Chicago.
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The ISBA Diversity Leadership Council hosted the Count Me In! reception celebrating diversity and inclusion within the profession and the ISBA on Dec. 6 at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Chicago.
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The ISBA Assembly met on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting.
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A cocktail reception and dinner hosted in honor of the Illinois Supreme Court was held Friday, Dec. 6, during the 2019 Joint Midyear Meeting.