Over 2,300 new attorneys admitted

More than 2,300 new attorneys were admitted to practice on Thursday, Nov. 5, with Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court presiding and administering the attorney's oath at five locations statewide. The largest group, 1,869, was admitted in the First Judicial District during ceremonies at the McCormick Place West Skyline Ballroom. Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald presided over the ceremony, with Justices Charles E. Freeman and Anne M. Burke participating. Justice Robert R. Thomas presided over the Second Judicial District ceremony at 10 a.m. in Elgin. Justice Thomas L. Kilbride presided over the Third Judicial District ceremony at 11:15 a.m. in Moline. Justice Rita B. Garman presided over the Fourth Judicial District ceremony at 10 a.m. in Springfield. Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier presided over the Fifth Judicial District ceremony at 2 p.m. in Carbondale. The new admittees bring the total number of licensed attorneys in Illinois to approximately 86,000. Click here to view photo galleries from each event.