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  • January 2, 2018 | ISBA News
    Nominating Petitions Now Being Accepted for Upcoming ISBA Election

    In the spring, members of the ISBA will elect a third vice president, six seats on the Board of Governors, and 22 seats on the Cook County Assembly.

    One board seat is open in each of the following Areas: Cook County, Board Area 1 (circuit 18), Board Area 3 (Circuits 12, 13, 16, 21 and 23), Board Area 4 (circuits 10, 14, and 15), Board Area 6 (circuits 7, 8 and 9), and Board Area 8 (circuits 3 and 20).  

    Nominating petitions are now being accepted and must be filed by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at either the Illinois Bar Center, 424 South 2nd Street, in Springfield, or the ISBA Office at 20 S. Clark Street, 9th Floor, Chicago.

    Petitions must be physically submitted with original signatures. Petitions submitted via email or fax will not be accepted.

    Candidates should submit their biography and photo online.

    Questions regarding the filing of petitions should be directed to Kim Weaver, assistant to the executive director.

    Find out more on the ISBA Elections page.
     

  • December 21, 2017 | ISBA News
    ISBA Offices Closing for Holidays

    The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holidays beginning tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 22. They will reopen on Jan. 2, 2018. During this time, members can expect the following:

    All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Jan. 2, 2018.

    On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you a happy holiday season and best wishes in the new year. 

  • December 20, 2017 | ISBA News
    Temporary ISBA Service Interruption Scheduled on Dec. 29-30

    All ISBA systems will be down due to electrical work beginning Friday, Dec. 29 at 8 a.m. until Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12 p.m. (noon). During this time the ISBA website will not be available. As a result you will also not be able to log into Fastcase, online CLE, and ISBA Central. Here is what you need to know and steps you can take to ensure continued service.

    Online CLE

    You will not be able to access online CLE at all during the outage. If you need to complete CLE credit before the end of the year, we strongly urge you to plan to finalize that before the outage. 

    ISBA Central Communities and Discussion Groups

    Discussion groups will still be available via email, but you will not be able to log into ISBA Central. (Note: if you are already logged into the ISBA website, you may be able to access ISBA Central by going to it directly at http://central.isba.org).

    Fastcase

    For members who need to access Fastcase during this time, please follow the instructions below.

  • December 19, 2017 | ISBA News
    Three ABA House of Delegates Openings to Be Filled in January

    Three ABA House of Delegates positions remain open after the Dec. 9, 2017, Assembly meeting at the Midyear Meeting in Chicago. These three positions will be filled by the Board of Governors at the Jan. 26, 2018 meeting.

    One available position is for an at-large delegate from outside Cook County. This at-large delegate’s term will commence immediately. This delegate will be part of the ISBA delegation at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Vancouver in Feb., 2018. and the term will end at the conclusion of the ISBA Annual meeting in June, 2019. 

    Two “Under 35” delegate positions are also available, one from Cook County and one from outside Cook County. These “Under 35” delegates will serve for two year terms commencing in June 2018, and will begin their service at the ABA annual meeting in Chicago in Aug. 2018.

    All persons seeking appointment must be members of the ISBA in good standing from the appropriate area.  

    Interested persons should submit a letter of self-nomination and qualifications, including relevant ISBA service, to the executive director no later than Jan. 12, 2018. Interested persons may also contact their Board of Governor representative. Board member nominations will be allowed from the floor at the Jan. 26 Board of Governors meeting.

    Questions should be directed to the ISBA executive director’s office by contacting Kim Weaver by e-mail or by phone at 800-252-8908. 

  • December 13, 2017 | ISBA News
    ISBA Offices to Close During Holidays

    The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Friday, Dec. 22. They will reopen on Jan. 2, 2018. During this time, members can expect the following:

    All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Jan. 2, 2018. 

  • December 13, 2017 | ISBA News
    Temporary ISBA Service Interruption on Dec. 29-30

    All ISBA systems will be down due to electrical work beginning Friday, Dec. 29 at 8 a.m. until Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12 p.m. (noon). During this time the ISBA website will not be available. As a result you will also not be able to log into Fastcase, online CLE, and ISBA Central. Here is what you need to know and steps you can take to ensure continued service.

    Online CLE

    You will not be able to access online CLE at all during the outage. If you need to complete CLE credit before the end of the year, we strongly urge you to plan to finalize that before the outage. 

    ISBA Central Communities and Discussion Groups

    Discussion groups will still be available via email, but you will not be able to log into ISBA Central. (Note: if you are already logged into the ISBA website, you may be able to access ISBA Central by going to it directly at http://central.isba.org).

    Fastcase

    For members who need to access Fastcase during this time, please follow the instructions below.

  • December 12, 2017 | ISBA News
    2017 Midyear Meeting Highlights

    The 2017 Midyear Meeting was held last week, Dec. 7-9, 2017, at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Attendees celebrated the profession, discussed issues of mutual interest to the bench and bar, attended business meetings, earned CLE credit, and expanded their social and professional networks at receptions and dinners. During section meetings and at the Assembly meeting, various members of the ISBA community were recognized with awards. 

    The photo galleries containing highlights from this year's Midyear Meeting are now available and listed below:

    Opening Ceremony

    YLD 20th Annual Holiday Party

    ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting Luncheon

    Law School Alumni Receptions

    Diversity Leadership Council "Count Me In" Reception

    Illinois Supreme Court Cocktail Reception

    Illinois Supreme Court Dinner

  • December 8, 2017 | ISBA News
    Congratulations to the ISBA Midyear Meeting Prize Winners

    Congratulations to the following prize winners at the ISBA Midyear Meeting:

    • $50 Amazon Gift Card - Daniel Kegan
    • 3 months of service ($1,287 value) - Sarah Taylor
    • $100 Visa Gift Card - Laura Kern
    • $100 Amazon Gift Card - Margaret A. Bennett
    • TENS unit - Melissa Greathouse
    • Bottle of champagne in a wine cooler bottle holder - Haskell M. Pitluck
    • $50 gift card - Bridget L. Schott
    • $25 Starbucks gift card - Alice Sackett
    • Amazon Echo Dot - Jan Strzalka
    • $100 Amex Gift Card - Roza Gossop
    • Amazon Echo - Melissa Olivers
    • $100 Amex Gift Card - Donald Shriver
    • $100 Amex Gift Card - John Voorn
    • Microsoft Home - Andy Scheifer
    • Student Microsoft Office 365 - Kim Dugan
    • Spa gift certificate - Bernard Peter
    • Amazon Echo show - Joan Amuda
    • IBF tickets to Illinois Lawyers Rock - Douglas Olivers

    Winners can pick up their prizes at the registration desk on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • December 8, 2017 | ISBA News
    ISBA Bookstore Sale Ends Today

    Today is the last day to save 20% on all orders placed through the ISBA webstore! Our special holiday offer includes ISBA books, client brochures, and merchandise. Take advantage of the Bookstore Holiday Sale by visiting the ISBA Storefront and entering the coupon code "HOLIDAY17" at checkout. 

    You can use this coupon code to save on our newest book, The Direct Examination of the Plaintiff's Physician: A Handbook for Illinois Personal injury Lawyers, or on our tried-and-true bestsellers, like the 2018 Daily Diary. 

    Shop the ISBA Bookstore now.

  • December 6, 2017 | ISBA News
    Early Booking Promotion for ISBA Mediterranean Cruise Available Through Dec. 10

    The deadline to receive your early booking promotion for the ISBA Mediterranean Cruise with President Russell W. Hartigan has been extended. Now through Sunday, Dec. 10, you will receive a $500 per person airline credit when you book your cruise and airfare.

    The cruise is a nine-night voyage aboard the Amazara Quest, departing from Barcelona, Spain, on May 15 and arriving in Nice, France on May 24.

    Additional details about the cruise and its itinerary are available through the Member Marketplace. To take advantage of the early booking promotion, fill out the Mediterranean Cruise Registration Form and follow the submission instructions.