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  • March 24, 2015 | Events | ISBA News
    ISBA hosts DePaul law student reception

    On the Evening of March 19, 2015, five alumni of the University of DePaul College of Law engaged in honest and practical conversations with current law students on the realities of practicing law. The students left this event feeling better suited to enter the approaching summer job market.

    On hand for the event were (Back, from left): Mr. Stephan Blandin, Romanucci & Blandin, LLC; Mr. Johner T. Wilson III, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP.  (Front, from left): Colleen Mulligan, ’17 ISBA Student Rep; Ms. Sarah Moravia, Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC;  Ms. Kristy Lee, Plante Moran;  Ms. Erin M. Wilson, O’Connor Family Law, P.C.;  Sherry H. Joseph, ‘17 ISBA Student Rep;  and Steven Haamid, ‘17. Photo credit: Michael A. Coleman, Jr

  • March 19, 2015 | ISBA News | Events | CLE
    Next Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute set for April 16 in East Peoria

    The next ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute will be held in East Peoria on April 16. The focus of this seminar is Building Your Practice and Preparing for the Future. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and provides 6.50 MCLE hours, including 6.50 Professional Responsibility MCLE credit hours (PMCLE credit subject to approval).

    Get the best practice tips and practical tools you need to run your office efficiently and profitably with this full-day seminar! As an attendee, you will:

  • March 17, 2015 | Events
    Law Students to host free speed networking event on April 15

    The Illinois State Bar Association’s Law Student Committee would like to invite you to a "Speed Networking Event" on Wednesday, April 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark. Borrowing concepts from speed dating, the event will facilitate short, focused conversations between current law students and distinguished ISBA members in a relaxed setting. Topics that will be addressed include networking, business development, and landing your first job.  

    If you would like to meet seasoned attorneys with a wealth of information about practicing law in Illinois, while gaining some insight into the forward-thinking events and services offered by the ISBA, please register for this free event at https://www.isba.org/speednetworking. 

  • March 10, 2015 | Events | Member Services | ISBA News
    A few spots remain for admission to U.S. Supreme Court

    Join ISBA members for a group admission to the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, June 8, 2015 in Washington D.C.

    Sign up by March 13 for the ISBA's biennial trip to the U.S. Supreme Court! A special group hotel room rate is available at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for the admittee, family 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.

  • March 5, 2015 | Events | ISBA News
    March with ISBA in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade

    The ISBA Marketing & Communications Committee invites ISBA members to march in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14. Members can meet the committee at the ISBA Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 900 or join the committee at the parade site, Columbus and Balbo. The exact ISBA parade number will be released the week of the parade.

    Contact Chris Bonjean at cbonjean@isba.org if you would like to participate.

  • March 2, 2015 | Events
    Lawyers' Assistance Program to honor Karmeier at Bartylak Dinner

    The Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier, Illinois Supreme Court Justice, 5th District, will be honored at the 2015 Lawyers’ Assistance Program Joseph R. Bartylak Award Dinner on Friday, April 17, at the Sangamo Club in Springfield. The keynote Speaker will be the Hon. Robert J. Anderson, incoming President of the Illinois Judges Association. The reception begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m.

  • February 25, 2015 | ISBA News | Events
    Volunteers needed for ISBA Mock Trial Invitational

    The 2015 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which is co-sponsored by the ISBA and the Illinois Trial Team of the U of I College of Law, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2015 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign. The deadline to sign up is March 6.

  • February 25, 2015 | Events
    Young Lawyers to host Wine Tasting Networking event this Friday

    Networking and Social Event sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division

    Join your peers for an evening of socializing and wine tasting! 

    When: Friday, February 27, 2015
    5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

    Where: ISBA Chicago Office - 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 900

    Cost: $40 at the door

    Online registration has closed, tickets are available at the door.

  • February 18, 2015 | Events
    ISBA Construction Law Section to host General Counsel Forum

    Visit with general counsel of four leading Chicago construction firms. Hear firsthand what they expect from their attorneys. Find out from the clients who hire you how you can best serve them. Also, discover what they look for in construction attorneys to do work for their companies.

  • February 13, 2015 | Events
    IBF to honor Ory, Mirabella at DuPage County Fellows Reception

    The Illinois Bar Foundation will honor Christine M. Ory and Joseph Mirabella, Jr. with the Beacon of the Profession Award on Feb. 26 at the DuPage County Fellows Reception. This event will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at Maggiano's Little Italy in Naperville.

    General tickets to the reception are $55 a piece. Preferred tickets at $100 are available, and include special recognition during the formal program. Sponsorships are also available.

    Find out more and purchase tickets at www.illinoisbarfoundation.org/static.asp?path=4510