The ISBA Standing Committee on Women & the Law will host the 2024 Annual Tea Celebrating Women's History Month on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 North Park Drive.
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On October 7, 2023, Hamas unleashed a brutal attack of terror in Israel, killing over 1,000 civilians, sexually assaulting women and girls, and kidnapping approximately 240 innocent people, many of whom remain captive at time of publication.6 comments (Most recent December 26, 2023)
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Investing in the construction of a new home or remodeling an existing home may be one of the largest financial investments that a client may make. Moreover, securing the home of “their dreams” is also an emotional investment by the client. Don’t miss this two-part online program that gives you an overview of the various construction law issues from the owner’s perspective, which will allow you to better protect your clients from construction and payment disputes with their contractors and guide them to a smoother journey to obtain their dream home.
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Join ISBA President Shawn Kasserman and his wife, Dawn Kasserman, for opening weekend of MLB Spring Training from February 22 – 26, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Judges, just like the attorneys who practice in their courtrooms, benefit greatly from feedback on how well they’re performing in their jobs. While attorneys typically work closely with their peers, and likely undergo regular performance reviews in their law firms, this process is more difficult for judges.
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In an interview with the Illinois Bar Journal, published in December’s issue, retired Illinois Attorney and Registration Commission (ARDC) administrator Jerry Larkin reflects back on his long career and the agency’s development over that time, while his replacement, Lea Gutierrez, discusses her career to date and where she plans to take the ARDC.
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The ISBA offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 22, through Monday, January 1. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. During this time, E-Clips and other digital newsletters will not be delivered. All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on January 2, 2024.
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A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, December 14.1 comment (Most recent December 18, 2023)
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Enjoy a fun array of photos from the 2023 Joint Midyear Meeting on Dec. 7-8, 2023, at the JW Marriott Chicago.
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December 13, 2023 |
Events
The 2023 Joint Midyear Meeting was held Dec. 7-8, 2023, at the JW Marriott, 151 West Adams Street, 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. The photo galleries containing highlights from this year's Midyear Meeting are now available and listed below: Miscellaneous Highlights