The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for one open attorney position.

Perry J. Browder, a Senior Partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield.

Learn about what we have in store for this year's Member Appreciation Month.

Join 2026-27 ISBA President Perry J. Browder from May 25 – June 2, 2027, for a coastal cruise across Italy & the Dalmatian Coast.
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June 23, 2026 | Practice News
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June 23, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) today announced the hiring of Anna Hurst as the AOIC’s Title II ADA Compliance Attorney, a newly created position established to strengthen accessibility and ensure compliance with federal and state disability laws across the Illinois Judicial Branch. -
June 23, 2026 | Events | ISBA News
Please join us for the Illinois State Bar Association President's Trip to Italy & Dalmatian Coast aboard the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur from May 25 - June 2, 2027. -
June 23, 2026 | Practice News
Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to welcome Angelo D’Agostini as an Associate. D’Agostini handles real estate matters, business entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, and dissolution. In his practice, he has represented some of the largest real estate developers in the country. He brings a fresh outlook to the Real Estate and Construction, Banking and Finance, and Business Law and Transactions practice groups. -
June 22, 2026 | Practice News
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois seeks public comment on the six applicants for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Susan Clancy Boles on July 31, 2026. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment. Applicants being considered for appointment to the judgeship are: Marina Lark Cowart – Associate Judge – 16th Judicial Circuit -
June 22, 2026 | Practice News
As of Jan. 1, 2026, employers with more than five employees must provide reasonable, paid break time at the employee’s regular rate of pay to employees to express breast milk for up to one year following the birth of a child. But as Abby Sissel notes in her June Illinois Bar Journal article, "From Breaks to Benefits," the Illinois Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act does not define what constitutes a “reasonable” duration or frequency. Unlike other employment statutes that impose specific time limits or scheduling standards, the NMWA leaves determination open-ended. -
June 22, 2026 | CLE
Fred Lane’s Trial Techniques Institute – Fall Semester 2026 Live Webcast Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Tuesday, January 26, 2027 Each Tuesday: 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. 27.0 hours MCLE credit, including 27.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval) -
June 18, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College (College). Galang brings more than a decade of distinguished state and federal experience in judicial education, curriculum development, and court administration. As Director, Galang will lead the College’s ongoing efforts to provide high-quality, accessible, and impactful professional education to judges and justice partners throughout Illinois. His first day will be August 10. -
June 17, 2026 | People | ISBA News
Ted M. Niemann, of Quincy, and Michael G. Bergmann, of Chicago, have been elected treasurer and secretary, respectively, of the Illinois State Bar Association. Their terms will last for one year until the Annual Meeting of 2027. -
June 17, 2026 | People
Edward John Schoenbaum, 83 was called home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2026. A proud Cleveland native and Browns season ticket holder, Ed called Springfield home for over 50 years. He would enthusiastically encourage and facilitate attendance to any and all Lincoln sites. He was a regular at the old YMCA and may have exercised his jaw as much or more than his body. Ed was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, an 8 am balcony regular, then Saturday night service, and more recently watched churches online.