Legislative Affairs Department

The ISBA serves members by drafting and supporting Illinois state legislation important to the profession and the public. The Legislative Affairs Department sends proposals for bills to the appropriate ISBA section or committee for recommendation to the Legislation Committee. ISBA also takes stands on federal legislation that affects the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Legislative staff

• Jim Covington, Director of Legislative Affairs
• Melinda J. Bentley, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs
• Jill Gilpin, Administrative Assistant

For more information, call (800) 252-8908 or (217) 252-1760.

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