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Member Services Save You Money


Members can take advantage of the following services (for more information, call 217/525-1760 or 800/252-8908 toll free in Illinois).

For Your Practice


Dell Inc.

To shop for technology solutions for your firm, visit the Dell ISBA website at www.dell.com/smb/ISBA. When you are ready to purchase, simply call your dedicated sales representative at 1-877-568-3355 to place your order. Your sales representative will apply your ISBA member discount to your order.


Legal Dox, Inc.

Full service legal document reproduction including large format trial presentation exhibits, scanning, binding, laminating, transparencies, labeling and tabs. 48-hour turn around. 888-889-8400.

Get an overview of special member benefits or call 800-356-6548 for more information.


OfficeMax
OfficeMax provides innovative services and office supply savings to ISBA members. Whether you choose to shop over the phone, on the Web, or in any one of our nearly 1,000 stores, you will always get the same low member pricing.

  1. For on-site shopping, download your personal ID card.
  2. For phone or fax shopping, contact OfficeMax Partner Advantage Hotline at 1-877-633-2629, option 4, and identify yourself as a member of the ISBA. Fax: 1-877-633-1MAX
  3. For Web shopping and more information, visit: www.officemaxcommercial.com
  4. Open an account with OfficeMax.



Westlaw

Call 1-800-WESTLAW for more information.

Personal Services

    Hotel Reservations
    Make hotel reservations anywhere throughout the world for one room or for one hundred. The best accommodations at the most economical rates. Contact Brandon Koenig at mtgsol1@aol.com or 847-808-1818.

    Brooks Brothers
    Since 1818, Brooks Brothers has set the standard for modern American style. Throughout the years, Brooks Brothers has become a national icon revered for the quality and classic elegance of its services and merchandise for men, women and boys.

    • Enroll for your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and Save 15% on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at BrooksBrothers.com.
    • Enroll online at Membership.BrooksBrothers.com (do not type in http:// or www. in front of the web site address). Enter your Organization ID# 40000 and your Pin Code# 90844.
    • Enroll by telephone by calling Corporate Incentive Services toll-free at 1-866-515-4747, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, ET. Please have your Organization ID# and Pin Code# available.

    Your Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership benefit is valid at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at BrooksBrothers.com. Savings cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion or for purchases of the Gift Card. For a store location near you, please visit BrooksBrothers.com or call 1-800-274-1815


    JoS. A. Bank Clothiers
    ISBA members: apply for the JoS. A. Bank Clothiers corporate card and receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise. Find out more.

Financial Services

    Mastercard Program

    Carry the Platinum Plus™ credit card!
    Make your purchases in style - while receiving top quality benefits and service with no annual fee.
    Simply click here to apply online today.

     

    American Express

    You are invited to apply for the No-Annual-Fee Illinois State Bar Association Rewards American Express ® Card from Bank of America now conveniently available to ISBA members via a secure online application. Apply now and learn about how the Illinois State Bar Association Rewards Card places a new world of value, privileges, and services at your command.

     

    ABA Retirement Funds
    ABA Retirement Funds offers tax-qualified retirement plan services to qualified law professionals. This includes full service, cost effective retirement plans such as 401k and profit sharing. Corresponding services include plan design, administration, and fiduciary oversight. Program eligibility is open to any law firm or practitioner that has at least one partner or shareholder who is a member of the ABA, or a state or local bar association represented in the ABA's House of Delegates.

    Call 877-955-2272 or write to abaretirement@citistreetonline.com for a free cost comparison and plan consultation.


    National Processing Co.
    National Processing Co. is a leading provider in the credit card processing industry. They provide state-of-the-art electronic point of sale services that minimize costs and maximize financial performance of your law firm. ISBA members receive reduced pricing for credit card acceptance as well as for the processing equipment. Point-of-sale processing solutions range from wireless devices to PC software to traditional terminals.

    It is simple to get started. Simply follow this link for our easy, two page Online Application or call 1-866-289-2265, ext. 226 to get started. Please be sure to identify yourself as an ISBA member

Bar Prep

Insurance Programs

Car Rentals

Air Express Services

    Save up to 25% on the full suite of DHL domestic and international shipping services. ISBA members can take advantage of the full suite of DHL services, including DHL Next Day, DHL 2nd Day, DHL Ground, and International services covering over 225 countries and territories around the globe. There is no cost to join, and ISBA members receive dedicated customer service and support.

    Call 1-800-MEMBERS or go to www.1800Members.com/isba to learn more.

    SPECIAL OFFER: Open a DHL account today and send three shipments with your new account to receive a $25 DHL savings certificate.*

    *$25 savings certificate offer is subject to terms and conditions.

    All services may not be available in all areas and are subject to DHL Terms and Conditions as published at

    www.dhl-usa.com. Please consult www.dhl-usa.com for service availability


Professional Services For Today's Lawyer

    Advisory Opinions on Professional Conduct Upon request, the ISBA publishes advisory opinions as a service to members of the Association. The Standing Committee on Professional Conduct answers members' requests for formal advisory opinions. The opinions are developed by the committee and approved by the board of Governors. In addition, ISBA legal counsel is available to consult one-on-one with members on professional ethics.

    Bar News Classified Ads/Employment Wanted Available to members for a nominal fee in the twice-monthly ISBA Bar News. Categories include: general, corporate, private- Chicago/ring counties, private-downstate, public interest/legal services and government.

    Illinois Lawyer Referral Service This service helps the public as well as the legal profession. It aids consumers in finding lawyers within their community who can help with their legal needs. There is an annual membership fee to participate in the service.

    Law Office Management and Economics (Standing Committe on) Keeping up with the latest procedures and equipment helps you manage an efficient and profitable office. ISBA keeps you informed about the latest improvements through articles in ISBA publications. And, the ISBA Law Office Management and Economics Council and Standing Committee on Legal Technology publish a regular newsletter providing information on law office designs, equipment, software, bar economics, surveys and other valuable information.

    Lawyer's Assistance Program (LAP) Formed by the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association to aid lawyers who suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction. LAP is wholly confidential. For information, call 800/LAP-1233.

    Unauthorized Practice of Law ISBA members may refer any incidence of unauthorized practice of law to ISBA headquarters. The Standing Committee on Public Protection from the Unauthorized Practice of Law investigates and, where necessary, takes appropriate action to terminate such activities.