ISBA Midyear Meeting
December 11 - 13, 2008
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
A Joint Meeting of the Illinois State Bar Association
and the Illinois Judges Association
Join your fellow members of the bench and bar for educational programs, business functions,
and social events at this annual winter meeting.
Meeting Highlights
Thursday, December 11
- CLE FEST - 2 hour segments/6 topic choices
including Legislation, International & Immigration, Labor & Employment and Traffic Law. Earn up to 6 MCLE credits.
- Opening Reception for Joint Meeting
Friday, December 12
- Illinois Bar Foundation Fellows Awards Breakfast
- Joint IJA/ISBA Program: Celebrating the Lincoln Bicentennial: Lincoln, The Illinois Lawyer and Great Communicator. The educational session will feature aspects of Lincoln’s legal career and communication
- skills. Presented by the Illinois Judges Association, Illinois State Bar Association and The American Society of Legal Writers
- CLE FEST - 2 hour segments/9 topic choices including
- Family Law, Federal Tax, Ethics and Professionalism, General Practice and Criminal Law. Earn up to 6 MCLE credits.
- Joint Meeting Luncheon - Featured Speaker: Mark E. Steiner, Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law. Topic: “Your Honor, My Name is Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln and Judges”
- Law School Alumni Receptions: DePaul University, The John Marshall Law School, Northern Illinois University, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois
- Reception and Dinner Honoring Supreme Court of Illinois
Saturday, December 13
Deadline for Reservations is November 8, 2008
SPECIAL NOTE: It is strongly suggested that you call the Sheraton Chicago as soon as possible to make your hotel reservations...rooms fill up very quickly. Call 312/329-7000 or 800/233-4100 and be sure to advise that you are attending the ISBA/IJA Meeting when making your reservation, or make your reservation online at www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ISBA2008. Room rate is $194 single or double (plus tax).
Other important information...
1. Reservations are held until 6:00 p.m. You may guarantee a reservation for late arrival by using one of these methods:
A. Assured Reservation - Use VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Diners Club.
B. Advance Deposit is charged to credit card at the time the reservation is made.
2. Should it become necessary to cancel your reservation, the deposit is refundable if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.
3. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12 Noon.
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