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  • September 23, 2020 | ISBA News
    Notice of Website Maintenance and Downtime

    The login for the ISBA website will be disabled at noon on Thursday, September 24. This will affect access to CLE, Fastcase, ISBA Central, the store, members-only content and other features requiring login. We estimate it will take 1-5 hours to bring these services online.

    During this time, the ISBA website pages not requiring a login will be available, and discussion emails via ISBA Central will still function. If you login to CLE, Fastcase, and ISBA Central before noon, you might be able to use them during the downtime.

  • September 21, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA President Dennis Orsey Issues Statement on the Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    With the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, our nation has lost one of its most brilliant and compassionate legal minds. The Illinois State Bar Association mourns her passing and this great loss to the legal community.

  • September 18, 2020 | ISBA News
    Video of 2020 Illinois Supreme Court Candidates’ Forum

    On September 16, Illinois State Bar Association President Dennis Orsey and Appellate Lawyers Association President John Fitzgerald co-hosted the 2020 Illinois Supreme Court Candidates’ Forum for the Fifth Judicial District Seat. The event featured Illinois Appellate Justices David Overstreet and Judy Cates, who are seeking the seat of retiring Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier in the November election.

  • September 17, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA Encourages Attorneys to Volunteer as Election Poll Workers, Judges

    The state of Illinois is facing a potential shortage of poll workers and judges for the upcoming November election due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Poll workers and judges play an essential role in ensuring that precincts stay open and elections are fairly held. To help sustain this foundational aspect of our democracy, the Illinois State Bar Association is encouraging interested members to consider volunteering as poll workers and judges during the upcoming election.

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  • August 28, 2020 | ISBA News
    Attorney Juan Thomas Discusses Economic Justice for Black Lawyers with John Rogers Jr.

    Attorney Juan Thomas, who is a member of the ISBA Board of Governors, recently spoke with John Rogers Jr., founder, chairman and CEO of Ariel Investments, about economic justice for Black lawyers.

  • August 26, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA Seeks Input From Attorneys Whose Practices Include Rural Areas and Small Towns

    The ISBA is seeking input from attorneys whose practices include rural areas and small towns in Illinois. 

    Many areas of Illinois outside of urban areas are experiencing a shortage of attorneys to meet the needs of their residents. Experienced practitioners have sometimes struggled to connect with newer attorneys to expand or transition their practices. 

    The ISBA is asking our affiliated bar associations to forward a short survey to their members and request that they complete the survey by Friday, August 28. The goal of the survey is to understand what issues prevent newer attorneys from moving to rural areas, and how best the ISBA can address those issues.

  • August 19, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA Seeks Input From Attorneys Whose Practices Include Rural Areas and Small Towns

    The ISBA is seeking input from attorneys whose practices include rural areas and small towns in Illinois. 

    Many areas of Illinois outside of urban areas are experiencing a shortage of attorneys to meet the needs of their residents. Experienced practitioners have sometimes struggled to connect with newer attorneys to expand or transition their practices. 

  • August 12, 2020 | ISBA News
    Quick Takes for Your Practice: COVID-19 and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission

    In this Quick Takes for Your Practice video, attorney Anita DeCarlo discusses COVID-19 and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.  

  • August 3, 2020 | ISBA News
    2019-2020 ISBA Award Winners Announced

    The Illinois State Bar Association would like to congratulate the award recipients and others honored for their work during the 2019-2020 bar year. For more information about each award, many of the which are presented by ISBA section councils, visit our Awards page.

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    • July 14, 2020 | ISBA News
      Save on ISBA Bookstore Orders Through July 21

      Now through July 21, you can save 20% on all orders placed through the ISBA webstore. The offer includes ISBA books, client brochures, and merchandise.

      Take advantage of the bookstore summer sale by visiting the ISBA Storefront and entering the coupon code "SUMMER20" at checkout.