Nineteen new lawyers were admitted into practice on May 8, 2024, for the Fifth District of Illinois. The ceremony was held at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts Mitchell Museum, 2600 Richview Rd, in Mt. Vernon. Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presided over the ceremony. Illinois State Bar Association Secretary Wesley Gozia spoke at the ceremony.
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May 22, 2024 | Events
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May 21, 2024 | Events
On May 16, 2024, ISBA friends and colleagues gathered at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, in Lisle, IL, for the annual Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. The 2023-24 ISBA Award Recipients were honored.
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May 14, 2024 | Events
On April 18, 2024, the Illinois Bar Foundation celebrated Justice Margaret J. Mullen (Illinois Appellate Court, 2nd District) and Susan M. Goldberg (Five Lakes Law Group) during the Northern Illinois Champions Reception at the Bowes Creek Country Club, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd., in Elgin, IL.
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May 8, 2024 | Events
New attorneys were admitted to practice in Illinois on May 8, 2024, in all five judicial districts of Illinois. The Fourth Judicial District ceremony was held at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 E Capitol Ave, in Springfield with Justice Lisa Holder White swearing-in candidates.
Illinois State Bar Association 3rd Vice President Perry Browder served as the speaker for the Fourth Judicial District ceremony.
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May 2, 2024 | Events
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Sangamon County Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day program at Maldaner’s restaurant, 222 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet served as the keynote speaker.
The 2024 Law Day theme was Voices of Democracy.
Law Day 2024 Co-Sponsors:
Illinois State Bar Association
Appellate Lawyers Association
Lincoln-Douglas Inn of Court
Central Illinois Women’s Bar Association
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April 11, 2024 | Practice News | Events
The University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago is hosting the American Mock Trial Association National Championship on April 19-21, 2024, at The Daley Center, 50 W Washington Street. The tournament still needs Chicago area legal professionals willing to volunteer to serve as judges.
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March 27, 2024 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 2024 Lawyers Rock on March 7, 2024, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, in Chicago.
Proceeds of this concert fundraiser benefited the statewide programs of the Illinois Bar Foundation as well as the juvenile justice causes supported by the M. Denny Hassakis Fund.
Photo credit: Eugene McKinney
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March 21, 2024 | Events | ISBA News
The 41st Annual Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational took place on March 16-17, 2024, at the Public Affairs Center at the University of Illinois in Springfield. Fifty high schools throughout Illinois participated.
First place went to College Preparatory School of America from Lombard.
Second place went to Stevenson High School from Lincolnshire, and Maine South High School from Park Ridge received third place.
The Civility Award recipient was Niles West High School from Skokie.
The Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award recipient was York Community High School from Elmhurst.
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March 13, 2024 | Events
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law 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 8, 2024.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford served as the keynote speaker.
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March 13, 2024 | Events
The ISBA will host a virtual program on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at noon, which will feature presentations by the following ISBA 2024 Election candidates: