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  • March 11, 2019 | Events
    Updated Information about the 2019 West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    You are invited to represent the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) alongside the DuPage County Bar Association by marching in the 2019 West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naperville on Saturday, March 16. An annual tradition for ISBA, participating in the parade is a great opportunity to represent the association and our lawyers to the public.

    The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Naperville North High School. Members interested in participating can meet at the high school between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The ISBA parade number is 29.

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    March 11, 2019 | Events
    Women and the Law Afternoon Tea 2019

    The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law celebrated International Women's Day over afternoon tea at the Langham, Chicago on Friday, March 8.

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    February 25, 2019 | Events
    2019 YLD Wine Tasting and Speed Networking

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted speed networking and wine tasting events on Friday, Feb. 22, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about wine, socialize, and network. Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors!

  • February 15, 2019 | Events
    Represent ISBA at the 2019 West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    You are invited to represent the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) alongside the DuPage County Bar Association by marching in the 2019 West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naperville on Saturday, March 16. An annual tradition for ISBA, participating in the parade is a great opportunity to represent the association and our lawyers to the public.

    The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Naperville North High School. Members interested in participating can meet at the high school between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The ISBA parade number will be released the week of the parade and will be updated here.

    Contact Rhys Saunders at rsaunders@isba.org if you would like to participate or for additional information.

  • January 9, 2019 | Events | ISBA News
    Volunteer for the 2019 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    Volunteers are needed for the 2019 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held March 9-10 at the Public Affairs Center at the University of Illinois Springfield. 

     

    This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.

     

  • December 20, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    Illinois Bar Foundation to Honor State Representative in Kane County

    The Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF) will honor state Rep. Steven Andersson, a partner at Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi and Andersson, P.C., during a Kane County Fellows reception Jan. 22 at Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva, Illinois.

    Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online.  

  • November 8, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    Illinois Bar Foundation to Honor Three at Annual Fellows Breakfast

    The Illinois Bar Foundation will honor Hon. Dennis J. Burke, Ret., and Ruth Ann Schmitt with the 2018 Distinguished Service to Law & Society Awards at the annual Fellows Breakfast on Dec. 7 at the University Club Chicago. Richard R. Winter will receive the 2018 Honorary Fellow Award.

  • October 30, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    ISBA to Honor Class of 1968 Distinguished Counsellors on Nov. 15

    The Illinois State Bar Association will honor the Class of 1968 Distinguished Counsellors on Nov. 15. This title is conferred annually upon those ISBA members who are completing their 50th year of practice.

    The Board of Governors is pleased to announce the 2018 class will be honored at a special luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 at the Union League Club in Chicago. A reception will begin at 11 a.m., with lunch at 11:45 a.m., followed by the program.

  • October 15, 2018 | Events
    Join ISBA Presidents on a Trip to Italy

    Due to the popularity of the upcoming 2019 ISBA President’s Trip to Italy, additional accommodations are now available.

    Join ISBA presidents David B. Sosin (2019-2020) and James F. McCluskey (2018-2019) on a spectacular trip from Milan to Como on September 12-21, 2019. Highlights include a private tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, a trip through Milan by tram, a ferry through Lake Maggiore and the Borromean Islands, a private tour of Orta San Giuliano, and a private tour from Como, Italy to Lugano, Switzerland.

  • October 11, 2018 | Events
    2018 Fifth District Candidates Forum

    The 2018 Fifth District Candidates Forum will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Hilton Collinsville/St. Louis in Collinsville.

    The forum is cosponsored by the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association, Madison county Bar Association, and the St. Clair Bar Association.