Statewide Calendar of Bar Events
The ISBA’s Statewide Calendar of Bar Events features event listings from Illinois-based bar associations and legal-related entities.
2026
April 2026
April 2 (Thursday, 4:30 - 7:30 pm) Chicago
South Asian Bar Association of Chicago. South Asian Bar Association of Chicago Judicial Reception. The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611. More information is available on the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago website.
April 8 (Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Justinian Society of Lawyers. Nomination of Officers Dinner. Tufanos Vernon Park Tap, 1073 W. Vernon Park Pl, Chicago, IL 60607. More information is available on the Justinian Society of Lawyers website.
April 9-10 (Thursday & Friday) Chicago
ABA Law Student Division National Appellate Advocacy Competition Committee. 2025-2026 National Appellate Advocacy Competition Finals. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Registration is available on the ABA website.
April 10 (Friday, 6:00 - 10:00 pm) Chicago
HLAI - Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois. HLAI Charities Annual 2nd Casino Night Fundraiser. Chicago Yacht Club. Tickets are available for purchase on the HLAI website.
April 16 (Thursday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm) Chicago
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago. Spring Fundraiser Luncheon – “Enduring Legacy: Celebrating Excellence, Trailblazing Leadership, and Lasting Impact.” Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E. North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Tickets are available for purchase on the BWLA website.
April 22 (Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. The Silent Shift: Supporting Mental Health During Perimenopause. ISBA Chicago Regional Office. Additional details available.
April 24 (Friday, 6:00 pm) Chicago
Chicago Bar Association. Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball. Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL. Tickets are available for purchase on the CBA website.
April 28 (Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm) Chicago
Arab American Bar Association of Illinois. The Arab American Bar Association of Illinois Judicial Reception and Installation Ceremony. 1240 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL. More information is available on the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois website.
April 30 (Saturday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm) Chicago
Illinois Latino Judges Foundation. ILJA 3rd Annual Spring Fling Social. Cheif O'Neill's Pub, 3471 N. Elston, Chicago, IL. Tickets are available to purchase for $75.
May 2026
May 1 (Friday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm) Springfield
Sangamon County Bar Association. Sangamon County Bar Association Annual Law Day Luncheon. Maldaner's Restaurant, 222 S 6th St, Springfield. Learn more.
May 7 (Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm) Orland Park
Southwest Bar Association and South Suburban Bar Association. Judges' Night.10700 W. 153rd St., Orland Park, Il. Ticket purchases can be made on the South Suburban Bar Association website.
May 7 (Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Arlington Heights
Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA). Judges' Night. Chez Hotel, 519 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL. Ticket purchases can be made on the NWSBA website.
May 14 (Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Justinian Society of Lawyers. Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. RPM Events Chicago, 317 N Clark St., 60654. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
May 27 (Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Happy Hour In her Heels. Hubbard Inn - 3rd Floor, 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654. Registration is available on the WABI website.
May 28 (Thursday, 5:30 pm) Chicago
Illinois Jewish Judges Association. Illinois Jewish Judges Association Awards Dinner. More information coming soon.
June 2026
June 11 (Thursday, 5:00 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. WBAI Annual Dinner. Palmer House, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
June 18 (Thursday, time TBD) Glenview
North Suburban Bar Association. NSBA Judges' Night. North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL 60025. More information is available on the NSBA website.
June 18 (Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Park Ridge
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Northwest Suburban Bar Association Installation Dinner. Park Ridge Country Club. More information is available on the NWSBA website.
June 26 (Friday, time TBD) Lemont
HLAI-Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois. HLAI & HLAI Charities Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser. Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont, IL. More information coming soon.
July 2026
July 29 (Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:00 pm)
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. 92nd Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
August 2026
August 1 (Saturday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm) Chicago
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois. Summer Yacht Party. More information coming soon.
August 14 (Friday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm) Glenview
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. WBAI Annual Golf Outing. 800 Shermer Rd. Glenview, IL, 60025. More information coming soon.
August 21 (Saturday, 12:00 - 8:00 pm) Tinley Park
Illinois Judges Foundation. Illinois Judges Foundation Odyssey Golf Outing. 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. More information coming soon.
September 2026
September 16 (Wednesday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm) Schaumburg
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Northwest Suburban Bar Association Annual Golf Outing. 401 Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. More information is available on the Northwest Suburban Bar Association website.
October 2026
October 9 (Friday, time TBD) TBD
HLAI-Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois. HLAI & HLAI Charities Annual Installation Board & Gala. More information coming soon.
November 2026
November 17 (Tuesday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Chicago
Polish American Judges Association. Polish American Judges Association Judiciary Awards Reception. Copernicus Center Annex, 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, Illinois, 60630. More information coming soon.
December 2026
December 3 (Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Rosemont
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. NWSBA Holiday Party. 5464 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL. More information coming soon.
2027
February 2027
February 24 (Wednesday, 3:00 - 7:00 pm) Rolling Meadows
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Mock Trial Invitational. 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rolling Meadows, IL. More information coming soon.
May 2027
March 6 (Thursday, time TBD) TBD
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Annual Northwest Suburban Bar Association Judges' Night. More information coming soon.
June 2027
June 17 (Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) TBD
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. NWSBA Installation Dinner. More information coming soon.