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  • February 27, 2018 | Events
    Represent ISBA at the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    You are invited to represent ISBA alongside the Standing Committee on Marketing & Communications by marching in the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago on March 17. An annual tradition for ISBA, walking alongside our mobile billboard is a great opportunity to represent the association and our lawyers to the public.

    The parade begins at noon at Balbo and Columbus, and proceeds north on Columbus. Members interested in participating can meet at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Ste. 900 in the morning to walk to the parade as a group at 11:30 a.m. or meet at the parade site. Interested participants are encouraged to bring family and friends. The ISBA parade number will be released the week of the parade.

    Contact Sara Anderson at sanderson@isba.org if you would like to participate or for further information.

  • February 22, 2018 | Events
    YLD Bean Bag Tournament

    Join the Young Lawyers Division on Saturday, May 12, in Springfield for an action-packed bean bag tournament! Teams will compete in this annual event for first place. Registration is now open, and you can sign up as a team or as an individual to be paired with another YLD member. Tickets can be purchased online for $30 per person until May 9, or purchased at the door for $35. One ticket includes one person’s entry into the tournament, light bites, and beer and wine for the duration of the event.

     

    For general question, contact Kimi Jalali. For questions about sponsorship opportunities, contact Blake Howard. 

  • February 20, 2018 | Events
    Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lawyers Rock 2018
    The Soul Papas

    Get ready to rock with the Illinois Bar Foundation at Lawyers Rock 2018, presented by Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. This concert fundraiser features bands comprised of local lawyers, rocking out to benefit the IBF and the Foundation’s M. Denny Hassakis Fund, which supports juvenile justice causes throughout the state. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m.

    Tickets are $50 for general admission (includes food and 2 beverage tickets) and $100 for VIP (includes food and unlimited beverages). Tickets and sponsorships are available online or can also be purchased by calling 312-726-6072. Reduced price tickets for current YLD members ($25 general admission, $50 VIP) are available by calling 312-726-6072 or emailing IBFinfo@isba.org.

  • February 16, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    Volunteer for the 2018 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    The 2018 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which is co-administered by the ISBA and the Illinois Trial Team of the University of Illinois, will be held March 24-25 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, Illinois.

    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.

    We welcome new volunteers and send a huge thank you to those who have donated their time in the past! The Mock Trial Invitational would not happen without volunteers like you, who have made this program a success for over 30 years.

    If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the online volunteer form by March 9. Additional mock trial information and resources are available on the ISBA website. 

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    February 16, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    YLD Hosts ISBA Day

    The Young Lawyers Division hosted ISBA Day at the ISBA Mutual office on Thursday, Feb. 15. A panel of young lawyers spoke to law students about how to prepare for and what to expect from life after law school. Topics covered included the most valuable skill they learned in law school, the most difficult workplace situation panelists have encountered as lawyers, how to handle the stress of your first law firm job, finding work-life balance, and more. The discussion opened up to audience questions at the end for a more interactive discussion.

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    February 12, 2018 | Events
    2018 YLD Wine Tasting

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a wine tasting event on Friday, Feb. 9, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about five different wines, socialize, and network. 

    Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors! 

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    February 12, 2018 | Events
    Professional Achievement Reception

    Professional Achievement Reception honoring Jeanne Heaton, ISBA director of CLE, and Robert Craghead, ISBA executive director, on Feb. 7, 2018.

    Photos by Angela Garbot Photography

  • February 7, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    Join the International Academy of Dispute Resolution in March

    The International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) is coming to Loyola University School of Law in Chicago this March for its 9th Annual World Mediation Congress, March 6-7, followed immediately by its 17th Annual International Law School Mediation Tournament, March 8-10, co-sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association.

  • January 24, 2018 | Events | ISBA News
    Volunteer for the 2018 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    Volunteers are needed for the 2018 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which is co-administered by the ISBA and the Illinois Trial Team of the University of Illinois. It will be held at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign on March 24-25.

     

    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.

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    January 23, 2018 | Events
    New Members Welcome Reception

    ISBA hosted a New Members Welcome Reception at the Chicago Regional Office on Friday, Jan. 19, to welcome Illinois' newest lawyers to the association and profession. Newly-minted attorneys in attendance reunited with old classmates, networked and mingled with other ISBA lawyers, and spoke to staff about how ISBA can help them as they begin to navigate the legal field as working professionals.