Chicago, IL (October 12, 2026) - Willkie today announced that Kruti Trivedi, a trial lawyer who has led high-stakes matters as both a senior in-house counsel at one of the world's largest financial institutions and a federal prosecutor, has joined the Firm as a partner in the Litigation Department. She is based in the Chicago office.
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October 14, 2026 |
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October 7, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for multiple open attorney positions.
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September 30, 2026 | ISBA News
Campaign season for the 2027 Illinois State Bar Association Election begins today, October 1, for open leadership seats of third vice president (outside Cook County) and the following Board of Governors seats: Area 1 (Circuit 18), Area 2 (Circuits 17, 19, and 22), Area 6 (Circuits 7, 8, and 9), and Area 8 (Circuits 3 and 20). There are also two Board of Governors seats in Cook County. There are 23 open seats for Cook County Assembly.
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September 16, 2026 | CLE | Events
On September 10, 2026, the Illinois State Bar Association presented the 8th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lincoln and the Rule of Law at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office. The seminar explored Lincoln’s legal mind and how it shaped his leadership of the nation. The program was co-presented by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission.
Special thanks to our program coordinator, John A. Lupton, for helping make this event possible!
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August 27, 2026 | Events
Chief Justice Neville led first-year students at DePaul University College of Law in the Pledge of Professionalism during DePaul’s law school professionalism orientation, which was held on Monday, August 17.
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August 20, 2026 | Events
On August 18, 2026, the ISBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section hosted an evening of fun, food, and women’s basketball as the Chicago Sky took on the New York Liberty at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. 🏀
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August 13, 2026 | People | ISBA News
The ISBA Board of Governors elected Daniel J. Heywood to the vacant seat on the Board. Heywood has been an Assembly member since 2022. He is the former Chair of the State and Local Taxation section council and a current member of SALT. He is a member of the standing committees on Legislation, Assembly Finance, and unauthorized practice of law taskforce.
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August 12, 2026 | People | Events
On August 6, 2026, the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF) hosted the Lawyers Care Legacy Reception at Roanoke Restaurant in Chicago, honoring the life and legacy of Warren Lupel.
A true luminary of the legal profession and lifelong advocate for those in need, Warren served on the IBF Board of Directors from 1995–2006, including as President from 2002–2004. His leadership, compassion, and steadfast belief in the ability of attorneys to support colleagues facing hardship helped shape and strengthen the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund.
Founded in 1951 and renamed in Warren’s honor in 2004, the Fund continues his enduring commitment to helping Illinois lawyers and their families in times of need.
We are eternally grateful for Warren’s leadership, service, and the lasting impact of his legacy.
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August 10, 2026 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association will be a Gold Co-Sponsor of the All Bar Social with the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago. All lawyers and law students are welcome to attend!
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August 6, 2026 | People
(CHICAGO, IL)—Goldberg Segalla added Bradley E. Michalowski to the firm’s Product Liability practice group in Princeton.