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  • February 10, 2015 | ISBA News | Member Services | Events
    Spots still available for U.S. Supreme Court admission ceremony

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

    Only 50 spots are available so sign up now 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.

  • February 9, 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 3, 2015 | ISBA News | Events
    Annual Meeting hotel reservations now available

    The 2015 Annual Meeting will be held at the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin from June 18th – 20th. Take advantage of this opportunity to make your reservations for lodging early. To make reservations at the Grand Geneva, please call 855.833.5345 and reference reservation code #75O0D6 or indicate you are attending the Illinois State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. Rates for 2015 are $177 for single or double occupancy, plus resort fee and tax. A deposit of first night’s lodging is required. Check-in after 4:00 p.m. and check-out before 12:00 p.m.

  • January 28, 2015 | Events
    Young Lawyers to host Wine Tasting Networking event on Feb. 27

    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: $30 in advance through Monday, February 23, 2015
    $40 at the door the night of the event

    Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/winetasting

  • January 20, 2015 | ISBA News | Member Services | Events
    Sign up now to be admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States!

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

    Only 50 spots are available so sign up now 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.

  • January 15, 2015 | Events
    Save the Date: YLD Wine Tasting on Feb. 27

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Wine Tasting event on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the ISBA Chicago Office. This evening will feature networking with fellow ISBA members and friends.

    More information and registration will be available soon at www.isba.org/sections/yld

  • January 14, 2015 | Events | Practice News | ISBA News
    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.

  • January 6, 2015 | Events
    IBF to host Lawyers Rock 2015

    The Illinois Bar Foundation will host Lawyers Rock 2015 on March 5 at the Double Door in Chicago. VIP Tickets are $100 and include food, wine, beer and soda throughout the evening. General admission tickets are $50 and include food and two beer and wine tickets. To purchase tickets, please click here

    Sponsorship opportunities are available, please click here to purchase a sponsorship.

    Proceeds from this event help the Illinois Bar Foundation ensure access to justice and support juvenile justice causes through the Foundation’s M. Denny Hassakis Fund.

  • December 12, 2014 | Events | ISBA News
    Joint Midyear Meeting underway in Chicago

    The Joint Midyear Meeting hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Judges Association kicked off Thursday afternoon with the Opening Reception at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Highlights on Friday include the sold out luncheon featuring U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Supreme Court Dinner featuring Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas.

    View the full schedule at www.isba.org/jointmeeting

    View pictures from the Opening Reception at iln.isba.org/gallery/834/midyear-meeting-2014-opening-reception

  • December 10, 2014 | Events
    Profession of Leadership Foundation dinner to benefit Illinois Bar Foundation

    Eighteen extraordinary Illinois judges and lawyers who have practiced law for at least 50 years will be honored by the Profession of Leadership Foundation at a dinner on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams St., in Springfield.