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NextGen Symposium 2025: Illinois’ New Bar Exam Focuses on Getting Students “Practice Ready”

On September 11-12, 2025, the ISBA presented the NextGen Symposium 2025: Illinois' New Bar Exam Focuses on Getting Students "Practice Ready" at the ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Chicago. The event was co-sponsored by the Illinois Bar Foundation.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies (2012-13) with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.

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Past President John E. Thies received a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025. The ISBA introduced the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Past President John E. Thies
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Special thanks to program coordinator Ted A. Donner, Donner & Company Law Offices, LLC.
Special thanks to program coordinator Ted A. Donner (left).
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies with a Certificate of Recognition.
Past President John E. Thies received a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025. The ISBA introduced the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Past President John E. Thies
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
Special thanks to program coordinator Ted A. Donner, Donner & Company Law Offices, LLC.
Special thanks to program coordinator Ted A. Donner (left).
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies with a Certificate of Recognition.
Posted on September 22, 2025 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann
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