The Diversity Leadership Award recognizes long standing, continuing and exceptional commitment by an individual or an organization to the critical importance of diversity within the Illinois legal community, its judiciary and within the Illinois State Bar Association.
ISBA News
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February 24, 2015 |
ISBA News
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February 18, 2015 |
ISBA News
The Law Enforcement Award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. The award is given sparingly to recognize those who truly excel in the field of law enforcement. Nominations must be received by Friday, March 6, 2015.
Find out more and download the nomination form at www.isba.org/awards/lawenforcement
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February 18, 2015 |
ISBA News | People
Urbana attorney Richard L. Thies was presented the prestigious “Lincoln the Lawyer” Award by The Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) during the organization's annual Lincoln's Birthday Banquet February 12 in Springfield. Thies is just the eleventh person to receive the award, which recognizes individuals who reflect the character and ideals of Abraham Lincoln in their legal careers.
“For more than half a century, Richard Thies has served the interests of his clients with skill and integrity, has worked enthusiastically in support of countless civic and charitable organizations, and has provided leadership to the legal profession,” said ALA Board Member Thomas Johnson, who nominated Thies for the award. “Richard is an unfailing, unflinching exemplar of civic virtue and personal honor who is, in Vachel Lindsay's words, 'Lincoln hearted' – Lincoln hearted in every good way.” -
February 11, 2015 |
ISBA News
The Law Enforcement Award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. The award is given sparingly to recognize those who truly excel in the field of law enforcement. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, February 18, 2015.
Find out more and download the nomination form at www.isba.org/awards/lawenforcement
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February 10, 2015 |
ISBA News | Member Services | Events
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.
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February 6, 2015 |
Member Services | ISBA News
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 January 2015, ISBA helped people in need of legal services find lawyers in the following areas:
Here are the results for January 2015:
- 933 phone referrals made by Lawyer Finder staff
- Most requested areas of law: Family (181), Civil Disputes (108), Real Estate (116), Employment Law (104), Government Benefits (63), Criminal Law (51), Personal Injury (46), Estate/Probate Law (46) and Civil Rights (35).
- 18,953 visits to IllinoisLawyerFinder.com (16,943 unique visitors)
Want to be part of the ISBA Lawyer Finder Service? Call (800) 252-8908 and ask for the Legal Department, or visit www.illinoislawyerfinder.com
Clients should call (800) 922-8757.
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February 5, 2015 |
ISBA News
Third Vice-President - 1 to be elected
- James McCluskey 2
- Lisa Nyuli 1
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February 3, 2015 |
ISBA News | Events
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.
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February 2, 2015 |
ISBA News
Due to the Chicago Office being closed today, the deadline to submit peititions for the ISBA Election has been extended until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Petitions can also be overnighted to the Illinois Bar Center, 424 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1779 and will be accepted as long as they are dated Feb. 2. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Election materials are available at www.isba.org/elections.
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January 30, 2015 |
ISBA News
The Standing Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity has established an award for community leadership to recognize individuals who have, by example and education, worked to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The award also recognizes individuals who have worked toward fostering an understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons and the legal issues of concern to them.