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
January
January 8 (Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI). Women’s Little Christmas (Nollaig na mBan). The Dearborn, 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602. More information is available on the WBAI website.
January 9 (Friday, 6:00 - 11:00 pm) Chicago
Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois (PRBA). Dia de los Reyes Holiday Party. La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets, 3638 Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, 60641. More information is available on the PRBA website.
January 11 (Sunday, 3:00 - 4:30 pm) Chicago
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. 2026 Solidarity Awards. List of honorees includes: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, State Rep. Bob Morgan, and Chicago Sukkah Design Festival. Chicago, Illinois. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
January 14 (Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm) Rosemont
Justinian Society of Lawyers. JSOL Past Presidents' Dinner. Carmines in Rosemont, 9850 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
January 22 (Thursday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm) Chicago
Advocates Society. General Meeting. Copernicus Center Annex, 5214 West Lawrence Ave., Chicago.
January 22 (Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm) Chicago
Diversity Scholarship Foundation. Diversity Scholarship Foundation's Unity Award Gala. JW Marriott, 151 West Adams Street, Chicago. More information is available on the DSF Chicago website.
February 2026
February 3 (Tuesday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Location TBD
Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois- HLAI. Annual Judicial Reception.
February 10 (Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois Domestic Relations Committee. WBAI Domestic Relations Galentine's Day Party. Mojo Spa, 1468 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
February 11 (Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm) Chicago
WBAI, AABA, CABA, KABA. WBAI Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration. Iron Age Korean Steakhouse, 1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
February 12 (Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Franklin Park
Justinian Society of Lawyers. Bocce Tournament. Mazzini Verde Club, 9230 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
February 19 (Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm) Chicago
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. Reception in Honor of the Judiciary. Hinshaw & Culbertson, 151 N. Franklin St., Chicago. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
February 19 (Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm) Chicago
Illinois Judges Foundation. Judges Joke. Bottom Lounge, 1375 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607.
February 26 (Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Advocates Society. Annual Installation and Award of Merit Reception. Location TBD.
March 2026
March 2 (Monday, time TBD) Chicago
North Suburban Bar . NSBA Day of Service. More information is available on the NSBA website.
March 4 (Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm) Chicago
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. YLS Purim Party. 440 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL. Registration opening soon on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
March 5 (Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. WBAI Judicial Reception. The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
March 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday) Springfield
Illinois State Bar Association. ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL. Event details will be shared via the ISBA website.
March 19 (Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Justinian Society of Lawyers. JSEF Children's Endowment Fund Dinner. Lux Bar, 18 East Bellevue, Chicago, IL 60611. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
March 29 (Sunday, 3:00 pm) Rosemont
Illinois Judges Foundation. 2026 Wolves Game. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018.
March 30 (Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm)
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. 2026 Model Seder. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
April 2026
April 9 (Thursday, 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's website.
May 2026
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.
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.
July 2026
July 28 (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.
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.