ISBA Ethics Opinions on Judges | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 86-18 | Judges
Lawyer bearing expense of golf outing for clients and judges

A firm may not invite and bear the expense of judges' attendance at a firm golf outing.
Opinion 86-19 | Judges | Law Reform Activities
Bar association invitations to judges for luncheon and annual meetings

A bar association may bear the expenses of having judges as guests at sponsored activities.
Opinion 866 | Judges
Lawyer campaign contributions to judges

An attorney who has contributed to and/or participated in a judge's election campaign is not precluded from appearing before that judge in subsequent judicial proceedings.

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