[caption id="attachment_15966" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Front, left to right: Scholarship Recipients Jennifer Weston, Nicholas J. Liadis and Janet Soave. Rear, left to rigth: Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship Chair Hon. Julie-April Montgomery; Committee Member Sharon Hunt; Recipients Sierra Marie Falter, Megan Liston and Julie Pirtle; Chicago Alumni Chapter President Michele M. Jochner."][/caption]
The Chicago Alumni Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity recently held its 2010 Justice Daniel P. Ward Law Student Scholarship Dinner. The Chicago Alumni Chapter annually awards scholarships to deserving law students, named in honor of the late Daniel P. Ward, who served the profession in a number of distinguished positions: Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, Cook County State's Attorney, and Dean of DePaul University College of Law.
Justice Ward was a model for the Fraternity's mission of service to the student, the school, the profession and the community, which is exemplified by this year's six recipients, who received a total of $5,000. $1,000 Awardees: Nicholas J. Liadis, DePaul University College of Law; Janet Soave, Loyola University School of Law. $750 Awardees: Megan Liston, The John Marshall Law School; Jennifer Weston, Northern Illinois University College of Law.
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November 10, 2010 |
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November 4, 2010 |
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[caption id="attachment_15861" align="alignright" width="300" caption="White House senior advisor Valeria Jarrett (back row, left) attended the swearing-in of her daughter, Laura, and friend Anthony Balkissoon. Pictured in the front row are Supreme Court Justices Anne Burke, Charles Freeman and Mary Jane Theis."][/caption] More than 2,200 new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois on Thursday with justices of the Illinois Supreme Court presiding and administering the oath at five separate locations. The largest group, 1,672, was admitted in the First Judicial District at McCormick Place West. New Justice Mary Jane Theis participated in her first admission ceremony with fellow justices Charles E. Freeman and Anne M. Burke. Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride presided over the Third Judicial District ceremony in Moline.
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November 4, 2010 |
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The Illinois Judges Foundation will recognize the lifetime achievements of its founding president, Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis, during a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Walnut Room of the Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph St., Chicago. “All of the good that the foundation has accomplished to date can be traced back to this great public servant,” said Cook County Judge Jesse G. Reyes, the current president. “We want to celebrate and honor our first president.” A jurist for 27 years after a decade as a public defender, Justice Theis served on the Cook County Circuit Court from 1983 to 1993, and then on the Illinois Appellate Court until Oct. 26, when she was sworn in to fill the Supreme Court vacancy of retiring Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald. As president of the Illinois Judges Association in 1997-98, Justice Theis was instrumental in the formation and inaugural leadership of its charitable foundation. She also has been president of the Appellate Lawyers Association, and has served on the governing boards of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. Advance reservations for the Dec. 2 reception, at $75 per person, may be made through Dec. 1 by calling (312) 554-2008 or accessing www.ijafoundation.org and clicking on Future Events. Admission on the evening of the reception will be $100 per person. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available.
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November 3, 2010 |
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The Advocates Society is presenting its 79th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser 6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at the Parthenon restaurant, 314 S. Halsted St., Chicago. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, an open bar and a silent auction as well as free valet parking. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Knights of Dabrowski organization’s law student scholarship fund. Every year, three or four Polish American students are selected to receive scholarships enabling them to attend law schools around the country. The donation is a charitable deduction. To attend or to donate an auction item, please contact Regina Rathnau at rrathnau@hotmail.com or (773) 495-0217.
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November 2, 2010 |
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The deadline for audition applications for Lawyers Rock Legends at Buddy Guy's Legends has been extended to Nov. 12. Do you think you’re good enough to play at the famous Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago? Now's your chance to prove it! We are seeking talented lawyers who moonlight as musicians (either as a solo performer or in a band) to participate in our Lawyers Rock Legends concert event on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011. We have extended the audition application date (originally November 1st) to November 12th. The winning bands/performers will be announced at a special press conference at the ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting on Friday, December 10th. Those bands will be featured from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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November 1, 2010 |
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Please join the ISBA Young Lawyers Division in supporting the 13th Annual Holiday Party to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/Young Lawyer’s Division Children’s Assistance Program. Over $150,000 has been raised to establish children’s waiting rooms throughout the State of Illinois and to provide assistance to other child related legal programs. Please join us this year in person or support of our event with your generous contribution. When: Friday, December 3, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Where: Cubby Bear Lounge, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago What: Open Bar, Warm Appetizers, Live Music by BLACK BETTY, and FuN! Cost: Purchase prior to November 20 and save!
- $35.00 per person, for tickets purchased prior to November 20
- $40.00 per person, for tickets purchased after November 20
- $30.00 per student, per ticket purchased prior to November 20
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October 28, 2010 |
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The Illinois Bar Foundation invites you to join us for this historic match-up as the Northwestern Wildcats host the University of Illinois Fighting Illini at the Friendly Confines for the first time since the 1923 season! The Fighting Illini and Wildcats will square off at Wrigley Field on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Individual tickets and ticket sponsorship packages are available - tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced reservations and payment are required. Contact Kim Weaver at kweaver@isab.org or (217) 525-0712. Click here to view the individual ticket form Click here to view the sponsorship options
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October 27, 2010 |
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The Illinois State Bar Association will be honoring the 2010 Class of Distinguished Counsellors on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water. The event will begin with a reception at 11:15 a.m. and a luncheon at noon. Click here to view the invitation. Click here to read a recent news article on Distinguished Counsellors Harvey Stephens and Edward Cunningham. Click below for the list of this year's Class.
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October 27, 2010 |
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The Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will be co-hosting an All Bar Social with the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rumba, 351 W. Hubbard. There will be music, complimentary salsa lessons, hors d'oeuvres and networking with Chicago's legal professionals. Co-sponsors includes Advocates Society, Association of Polish-American Attorneys, Appellate Lawyers Association, Asian American Bar Association, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, Hellenic Bar Association, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Illinois Judges Association, Puerto Rican Bar Association. RSVP to yls@chicagobar.org
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October 26, 2010 |
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[caption id="attachment_15472" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Justice Mary Jane Theis"][/caption] Former ISBA Board member Mary Jane Theis will take the oath today as the newest member of the Illinois Supreme Court, the fourth woman to sit on the state’s highest tribunal. Justice Theis, an Appellate Court judge in Illinois for the past 17 years, will be sworn in by Retired Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald. Justice Fitzgerald announced his retirement last month and the Supreme Court appointed Justice Theis to fill his vacancy. Justice Thomas L. Kilbride was elected by his colleagues to become Chief Justice, an appointment which also becomes effective on Tuesday. Justice Theis’ ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. October 26 in the ceremonial courtroom on the lower level of the James R. Thompson Center. Among those who will be speaking at the ceremony will be Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Retired U.S. District Court of Appeals Judge Abner J. Mikva; Illinois Appellate Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham; and Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. Justice Theis will join Justices Rita B. Garman from the Fourth Judicial District and Anne M. Burke from the First Judicial District to mark the first time in history three women will sit on the Illinois Supreme Court at the same time.
