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"Herb Franks was a lawyer's lawyer, a friend's friend, and a great example of what a dedicated father and husband should be. He was a wonderful leader of the ISBA and will be greatly missed," said ISBA President Shawn S. Kasserman. "Hopefully he and Justice Moses Harrison II are fishing together on the most beautiful lake of all."
Join us for this full day seminar that examines recent caselaw updates and legislative changes from the past year. Learn more about builder’s new construction contracts, commercial title insurance policies and endorsements, and ALTA surveys. In the afternoon, expand your knowledge regarding development agreements, commercial leasing, and environmental considerations in commercial transactions.
The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2023 Solo and Small Firm Conference: The Intersection of Technology and the Law on Sept. 28-29 at the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, 2815 Jorie Boulevard.
Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the recent SCOTUS decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, Minnesota [1]regarding the government’s seizure of property to compensate for delinquent taxes when the property value is greater than the tax debt owed, as well as how this decision and P.A.103-0555 may impact Illinois tax sales/tax deeds.
Don’t miss this half-day seminar that offers an in-depth look at the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Domestic Relations and Domestic Violence Divisions, the interplay between these two divisions, and the roles of both judges and hearing officers in the adjudication of cases.
In Chicago, we honored ISBA President 2022-23, Rory T. Weiler, and IBF President 2022-23, Sandra Crawford, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Roanoke, 135 W. Madison Street.
PC: Eugene McKinney
In coordination with 1973 - 2022: The Dobbs Decision event on October 5, the Women & the Law Committee of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is holding an in-kind donation drive to support The Period Collective, an organization based in Chicago that is dedicated to promoting menstrual equity by ensuring that all individuals have access to menstrual products.
Join us in downtown Chicago, December 7-8, for the 2023 Joint Midyear Meeting. Lodging reservations are open now so take advantage of this time to make your arrangements early before they sell out.
On September 14, 2023, ISBA friends and colleagues gathered at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, 1 W Wacker Drive, for the annual Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. The 2022-23 ISBA Award Recipients were honored.
On September 15, 2023, the Illinois State Bar Association presented the 5th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference at the ISBA Regional Office in Chicago.