On Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 pm, the Decalogue Society will host an evening with author, attorney, and MSNBC Analyst Jill Wine-Banks, author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President. The event will take place at The Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario). Co-sponsored by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law. Tickets are $50 ($35 for ISBA members). Registration is available on The Decalogue Society website (non-Decalogue members will need to create a non-member profile).
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August 20, 2024 |
Events | ISBA News
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August 15, 2024 |
Events
The Illinois State Bar Association will be co-sponsoring an All Bar Networking Social with the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago. All lawyers and law students are welcome to attend!
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The National Conference of Bar Examiners is offering a $1,500 paid opportunity for July 2024 bar examinees!
In October 2024, the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) will conduct a nationwide prototype exam for the NextGen bar exam, which is currently under development. The prototype exam is a full-length, 9-hour pre-test over two days of the new bar exam question types and format that will debut in July 2026. The Illinois prototype exam will be held October 25-26, 2024 in Chicago, Champaign, and Carbondale. -
ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams and ISBA leaders attended the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) 2024 Annual Meeting on August 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency, East Wacker Drive 151, in Chicago.
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The Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Bar Foundation, and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois are teaming up for three times the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 28th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party. This year's event takes place on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive.
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The Illinois Supreme Court has announced today the appointment of Cook County Circuit Judge Celia G. Gamrath to the First District Appellate Court.
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Join us for an illuminating exploration into the intersection of law, sports, and the entertainment industry. Whether you're an intellectual property lawyer intrigued by the complexities of entertainment or a business attorney seeking to leverage contract negotiation principles in sports broadcasting, film, speaking agreement, or more, this seminar is tailored to empower you with the insights and strategies you need to thrive in this dynamic field of law. Through engaging discussions, expert panels, and real-world case studies, we'll delve into the intricacies of sports and entertainment law, uncovering untapped avenues for legal practitioners – from navigating the legal landscape of athlete endorsements to understanding the nuances of content licensing in the digital age!
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The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holiday beginning Thursday, July 4. They will reopen on Monday, July 8.
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Looking to sell or purchase a law firm? The ISBA has launched a new Law Practices for Sale service where sellers can post practices or firms for sale, and buyers can browse listings and get connected with sellers. The service is available to all lawyers—rural or urban, boutique or general, solo practice or firm.
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The Illinois State Bar Association is seeking candidates for a vacant seat on the Board of Governors created by the election of Sarah Toney as ISBA third vice president.