Lodging, Registration, and Health & Wellness Information: 2022 Joint Midyear Meeting

Illinois State Bar Association | Illinois Judges Association
December 8 - 10, 2022

JW Marriott Chicago
151 West Adams Street, Chicago (map and directions)

ISBA Chicago Regional Office
20 South Clark Street, Chicago (map and directions)

Meeting Registration

All attendees are required to register for the Joint Midyear Meeting. Advance registration is accepted online only. Registration permits attendance at all “Complimentary to registered attendees” programs and events. Members participating in any Joint Midyear Meeting event or program, including but not limited to attendance at receptions, Section Council, Committee or Assembly meetings who do not pre-register, will be assessed the Registration Fee ($75). The deadline for online registration is Friday, December 2. Onsite registration will be available beginning Thursday, December 8 at the JW Marriott Chicago.

Early Bird Registration Fee (available until November 23)

  • $50 registrant
  • $25 spouse or guest

Registration Fee (effective November 24)

  • $75 registrant
  • $50 spouse or guest

IJA Members

Illinois Judges Association members who are attending IJA functions only are not required to register for the ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting but must register and/or purchase tickets for those functions through the IJA directly. Participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting events or programs, including but not limited to receptions, Joint Programming, Section Council, Committee or Assembly meetings, does require ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting registration.

IBF Champion’s Breakfast Registration

Attendees who register for the Champion’s Breakfast only are not required to register for the Joint Midyear Meeting but must purchase tickets through the IBF directly. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting events or programs, including but not limited to receptions, Joint Programming, Section Council, Committee or Assembly meetings, does require Midyear Meeting registration.

CLE Registration

Attendees who register for ISBA CLE Master Series program only are not required to register for the Joint Midyear Meeting. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting event or program, including but not limited receptions, Joint Programming, Section Council, Committee or Assembly meetings, does require Joint Midyear Meeting registration. ISBA CLE programming requires separate registration. For additional details and to register for the ISBA CLE programs please follow the links below.

Holiday Reception

Attendees who wish to purchase tickets for the Holiday Reception only are not required to register for the Joint Midyear Meeting. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting event or program, including but not limited to receptions, Joint Programming, Section Council, Committee or Assembly meetings, does require Joint Midyear Meeting registration.

Refunds

Refunds, including the Annual Meeting registration fee, events, meal functions, and programs will only be refunded for cancellations received in writing by Friday, December 2. Cancellations and requests for refunds should be directed to kweaver@isba.org.

Tickets

Name badges and ticket requests for all events will be held for pick-up at ISBA Registration.

Business Meeting Expense Reimbursement

To be eligible for reimbursement of authorized lodging expenses incurred through attendance at business meetings, including the Assembly Meeting, attendees must stay at the JW Marriott Chicago. A Reimbursement Form will be distributed at the conclusion of each business meeting, including the Assembly Meeting and must be submitted within 45 days of the meeting.

Accommodations

Attorneys in need of assistance, such as those who are physically challenged, have food allergies, or nursing mothers, should contact the Joint Midyear Meeting Coordinator at kweaver@isba.org at least one week prior to the program to determine how ISBA can facilitate their attendance. Venues for ISBA conferences are selected for maximum accessibility.

Members with dietary restrictions or food allergies must notify the Joint Midyear Meeting Coordinator at kweaver@isba.org at least one week in advance of the event in order to provide the venue with necessary time to accommodate the request.

Although we make every effort possible to accommodate all requests, we are unable to guarantee accommodation and dietary requests made onsite.

Lodging

Headquarter hotel: JW Marriott Chicago | 151 West Adams Street | Chicago

Conference rate: $194 single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes.

Deadline: The deadline for making reservations for lodging is before 5:00 p.m. on November 16. Reservations received after this date will be subject to availability.

Reservations: Book online.

Cancellations: The deposit will be forfeited for all no-shows, early departures, and cancellations less than 72 hours prior to arrival.

Special note: In order to be eligible for reimbursement of authorized lodging expenses incurred through attendance at business meetings, including the assembly meeting, attendees must stay at the JW Marriott Chicago.

Parking:

JW Marriott Valet Parking:  

  • 0-3 hours: $31
  • 3-6 hours: $45
  • 6-24 hours $74 (overnight, includes “in and out” privileges)

*Please note: These are the stated prices as of October 2022 and are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking Options (not hotel managed):

Health and Wellness Statement

Effective February 28, 2022, the City of Chicago has removed all its mask, vaccination, and facility capacity requirements with respect to the Covid-19 virus.  Such requirements (and others) are subject to reinstatement at any time in response to any increase in Covid-19 risk. 

Information about Chicago restrictions

During the Midyear Meeting, all facility, local, and state health and safety protocols will be applicable.   Given the uncertainty surrounding the spread of Covid 19 and its variants, and with the health and safety of ISBA members and guests a predominant consideration, being vaccinated and wearing a mask indoors is encouraged.  Members and others who test positive for Covid immediately prior to the event, exhibit Covid or Covid like symptoms, or who recently have come into close contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid, are asked not to attend.  The ISBA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this event or convert it to a virtual event if health and safety restrictions require it.