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  • March 15, 2016 | ISBA News | CLE
    Learn about IllinoisBarDocs and get free CLE Credit

    Still wondering what IllinoisBarDocs is and how it will help you practice more efficiently? Then follow the instructions below to view a complimentary program at your convenience and earn 1 hour of CLE credit. Presented by law practice management expert Barron Henley, the program not only explains what IllinoisBarDocs is and how it works, but also covers a number of other time-saving document drafting techniques.

    And don’t forget that IllinoisBarDocs’ promotional pricing ends on March 31, 2016!

    Order now and get an annual subscription for $150/year or a monthly subscription for $20/month.  On April 1, the price of an annual subscription will increase to $199/year.

    To access your complimentary recording of IllinoisBarDocs: The Ultimate Efficiency Tool - Introduction to ISBA's New Document Assembly System follow the below steps:

  • March 10, 2016 | ISBA News
    March with ISBA in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade

    The ISBA Marketing & Communications Committee would like to invite you to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday, March 12. The Committee will be meeting at the Chicago Office, 20 S. Clark, 9th floor between 11 and 11:30 a.m. before marching over to the parade site on Columbus Drive. You may also meet the group at ISBA's parade spot No. 104. The parade kicks off at noon.

    Contact Chris Bonjean at cbonjean@isba.org for further information.

  • March 8, 2016 | ISBA News
    Illinois Bar Foundation receives $11,000 Cy Pres donation

    The Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF), the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association, has received a cy pres award of approximately $11,000 as recommended by McGuire Law, P.C., in Chicago.                 

    The donation represents the remaining funds from a class action settlement the firm won in 2015, Murray et al v. Bill Me Later, Inc. (Northern District of Ill., Case No. 12CVO4789), according to Myles McGuire, principal at the firm.

    “We chose the Illinois Bar Foundation because of its fine work helping ensure that all Illinois residents receive access to justice,” he said. “Their efforts to support other lawyers who have fallen on hard times financially also figured in to our decision. They were a natural choice.”

  • March 7, 2016 | ISBA News | Member Services
    Illinois Lawyer Finder makes nearly 900 referrals in February

    The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of February 2016, there were 897 referrals. ISBA helped people in need of legal services find lawyers in the following areas:

  • March 4, 2016 | ISBA News | Events
    ISBA leaders meet with law school deans

    ISBA leaders met with law school deans Thursday at the Chicago Office to address the important issues raised in the Report and Recommendation of the Special Committee on the Impact of Current Law School Curriculum on the Future of the Practice of Law in Illinois.

    Through this collaborative effort, the ISBA hopes to refine and expand the Report’s recommendations. The ultimate goal is to identify realistic ways that legal educators and the practicing bar can work together to ensure that future generations of Illinois lawyers are fully prepared to represent the interests of clients.

    ISBA President Umberto Davi said, “The adoption of this Report is an important step as we strive to begin a discussion with Illinois’ law schools about improving the skills of those entering the practice of law.”

  • March 2, 2016 | ISBA News
    Last call for ISBA award nominations

    Nominations are being accepted for ISBA awards. Please submit all nominations before March 4 (Law Enforcement Award nominations by March 11). Additional information is available at www.isba.org/awards or by clicking the link to the individual award.

  • March 1, 2016 | ISBA News | Events
    Book your hotel room for Annual Meeting 2016

    JUNE 16-18, 2016  |  ROSEMONT, IL  |  WESTIN O'HARE

    Where the rose is red and the train line blue; the nexus of learning and fun await you.

    We've redesigned the Annual, something new is a-brew. It's a different kind of conference, and this one's for you.

    Starting a practice or needing tech insight? We've got just the program to assist your plight. (It's so close to O'Hare, you can even take a flight.)

    Colleagues, a DJ, and the Chicago Katz band; Our Friday night party's never been so grand.

    Restaurants, a casino, skydiving and shopping; With so much to do, Rosemont will be hopping.

    So join us and network with friends new and old. The 2016 Annual will leave stories to be told.

  • February 26, 2016 | ISBA News | Events
    Environmental Law: Professional Development Luncheon

    The 2016 Illinois Pollution Control Board: The Chairman's View

    Wednesday, April 13, 2016,
    Noon to 1:00 p.m.
    ISBA Chicago Office (map and directions)
    20 S. Clark, Suite 900
    Chicago, IL 60603
    312-726-8775

    The ISBA Environmental Law Section Council is pleased to invite you to join us to hear Mr. Gerald M. Keenan, Chairman of the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Board), speak at our April 13, 2016, Professional Development Luncheon, on the initiatives of and challenges facing the Board in 2016 and beyond.

  • February 22, 2016 | ISBA News
    Meet the candidates: ISBA 3rd VP, board candidate bios are online

    Ballots for ISBA elections won't be distributed for another month, but it's not too early to get acquainted with the candidates' backgrounds. Voters will select from contested races for third vice-president and the Board of Governors. You can view candidate bios in the March Illinois Bar Journal.

  • February 10, 2016 | ISBA News | Events | Practice News
    Volunteers needed for 2016 Mock Trial Invitational

    Volunteers are needed for the 2016 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign. It will be held the weekend of April 2-3.

    If you would like to volunteer for the 2016 Invitational, please register by going to: www.isba.org/teachers/mocktrial and clicking on the red button that says “Sign up to volunteer.” 

    If you have already registered, thank you!  You will receive e-mails closer to the event providing you with more information about the program, a schedule, and logistics, such as parking information.