The Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association co-hosted the Annual Supreme Court Dinner and Reception on Dec. 9, 2016 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier served as the keynote speaker.

DePaul University College of Law and Loyola University School of Law hosted alumni receptions on Dec. 9 during the Midyear Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago.

The Diversity Leadership Council hosted a reception during the Joint Midyear Meeting on Dec. 9 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

The 203-member ISBA Assembly met on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Midyear Meeting.

The Young Lawyers Division hosted its 19th Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 8 at Lizzie McNeill's in Chicago. Proceeds from the event benefit the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund.

The Joint Midyear Meeting kicked off with an Opening Reception on Thursday, December 8 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

The IJA Joint Meeting luncheon featured speaker, Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton who has served in the Illinois General Assembly for more than three decade on December 9, 2016 in Chicago.

The Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation honored Ann Hatch with the 2016 Distinguished Service to Law & Society Award, and former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Patrick Fitzgerald with the 2016 Honorary Fellow Award during their annual Fellows Breakfast on December 9, 2016.