Annual Meeting - Schedule of Events

June 9 - 11, 2022
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The 2022-23 standing committees and section councils will hold their organizational business meetings at various times during the Annual Meeting. View the schedule of business meetings.

Thursday, June 9th

ISBA Mutual Board Meeting
9:00 a.m.

Illinois Bar Foundation Board Meeting
12:00 p.m.

ISBA Board Meeting
2:00 p.m.

Opening Reception
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Reception sponsored by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
Activities for children sponsored by the ISBA
Complimentary to registered attendees

Friday, June 10th

LOME Breakfast Symposium
Surviving the Growing Legal Talent War - Finding, Hiring & Retaining Lawyers and Staff

Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management & Economics
Discover the challenges that law firms are facing regarding finding, hiring, and retaining lawyers and staff, as well as the approaches they are taking to survive the growing talent war. General practitioners, labor and employment lawyers, and legal technology attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this program will learn: the approaches that are being taken by law firms to find and retain lawyers and staff; how to use recruiting firms successfully; the national trends regarding retention challenges, hiring, and hybrid work; and more.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour PMCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit (PMCLE credit subject to approval)
$45 per ticket

Member Benefits and Services Exhibits
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Attendees have the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from our Annual Meeting exhibitors and have their questions answered.

CLE Program
Law Firm Transitions: Opportunities and Challenges

9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Don’t miss this presentation as we explore the multiple changes and transitions you are likely to encounter during your legal career – from opening a practice and unexpected firm changes, to creating a succession plan and closing a practice, as well as what to do when you notice a senior partner’s cognitive decline.
2.50 hours MCLE credit, including 2.50 hours PMCLE in the following categories: 1.25 hours Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit; 1.25 hours Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit (PMCLE credit subject to approval)
Requires separate registration.

Networking Luncheon
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Whether you’re a new attorney, new to ISBA, or a longstanding section or committee member, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with your colleagues. To accommodate members attending organizational meetings for sections councils and committees or CLE programming, a variety of prepared lunches will be served and available for your leisure from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
$30 per ticket

CLE Program
60 Tips in 60 Minutes

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Legal Technology
Don’t miss this entertaining and informative program that’s full of great ideas you can immediately incorporate into your practice. This version of ISBA’s popular 60 Tips format focuses on important technology ideas that every lawyer can implement in their practice to protect confidential information, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and leverage technology that is widespread in the business world. Topics include: litigation, mobility, productivity, and security.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour PMCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit. (PMCLE credit subject to approval)
Requires separate registration.

Assembly Meeting
2:30 p.m.
The Assembly, the policy making body of the Association meets. Open to members and the public. Snacks and beverages will be available to Assembly Meeting attendees.

President’s Celebration
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Welcome Rory Weiler, President 2022-2023 and celebrate with music, fun, and food during President’s Celebration event!
$70 per ticket

Saturday, June 11th

Farewell Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored in part by the Illinois State Bar Association
Join other ISBA families as we close the 2022 Annual Meeting.
$25 per adult; $10 per child (16 & under)