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  • March 2, 2015
    YLD Wine Tasting 2015
    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted a Wine Tasting on Feb. 27 at the Chicago Office. Over 100 young lawyers enjoyed networking over hors d’oeuvres from Pastoral and wine from Vin Chicago.
  • February 26, 2015
    Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute -- Naperville
    The third edition of the ISBA Solo & Small Firm Practice Institute was held on Feb. 26 at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville. The focus was Time and Technology Tips. The next Institute will be held in East Peoria on April 16.
  • February 24, 2015
    ISBA leaders attend ABA Midyear Meeting
    ISBA leaders attended the ABA Midyear Meeting Feb. 4-10 in Houston, Texas.
  • January 15, 2015
    Profession of Leadership Foundation Dinner
    Eighteen extraordinary Illinois judges and lawyers who have practiced law for at least 50 years were honored by the Profession of Leadership Foundation on Jan. 13 in Springfield. Guest speakers were Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita B. Garman, and Illinois Bar Foundation President James M. Lestikow. Proceeds from the event will be donated to IBF.
  • December 13, 2014
    Midyear Meeting 2014 Supreme Court Dinner and Reception
    The Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association co-hosted the Annual Supreme Court Dinner and Reception on Dec. 12, 2014 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Justice Robert Thomas served as the keynote speaker.
  • December 13, 2014
    Midyear Meeting 2014 Law School Alumni Receptions
    Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law and Southern Illinois University School of Law hosted Law School Alumni Receptions during the Joint Midyear Meeting on Dec. 12, 2014 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
  • December 12, 2014
    Midyear Meeting 2014 Opening Reception
    The Joint Midyear Meeting kicked off with an Opening Reception on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
  • December 12, 2014
    IJA Joint Meeting Luncheon 2014
    The Illinois Judges Association held its Annual Luncheon at the ISBA/IJA Joint Midyear Meeting on Dec. 12 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder served as the keynote speaker.
  • December 12, 2014
    IBF Fellows Breakfast 2014
    The Illinois Bar Foundation honored Cook County Circuit Court Presiding Judge Grace G. Dickler with the Honorary Fellows Award and J. Nelson Wood with the Award for Distinguished Service to Law & Society on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Joint Midyear Meeting in Chicago.
  • December 8, 2014
    YLD Holiday Party 2014
    The Young Lawyers Division hosted its 17th Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 5 at Duffy's Tavern and Grille in Chicago. Proceeds from the event benefit the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund.