The Advocates Society is presenting its 79th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser 6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19, at the Parthenon restaurant, 314 S. Halsted St., Chicago.
Tickets are $100 and include dinner, an open bar and a silent auction as well as free valet parking. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Knights of Dabrowski organization’s law student scholarship fund.
Every year, three or four Polish American students are selected to receive scholarships enabling them to attend law schools around the country. The donation is a charitable deduction.
To attend or to donate an auction item, please contact Regina Rathnau at rrathnau@hotmail.com or (773) 495-0217.
Chicago Area
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November 3, 2010 |
Events
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November 2, 2010 |
Practice News
Note: These are the results from 2010. Click here for March 2012 results.
All of Illinois' Supreme Court Justices won their retention races on Tuesday - but three Supreme Court Justices were dismissed in Iowa. Results from retentions and contested elections (winners in bold). Cook County Circuit (McCarthy vacancy)
- Maureen Masterson Pulia (R)
- Daniel J. Gallagher (D)
Retention Candidates - YES OR NO Supreme Court 1st Judicial District
- Charles E. Freeman - YES
- Thomas R. Fitzgerald - YES
Appellate Court 1st Judicial District
- Joseph Gordon - YES
- Shelvin Louise Marie Hall - YES
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November 2, 2010 |
Events
The deadline for audition applications for Lawyers Rock Legends at Buddy Guy's Legends has been extended to Nov. 12. Do you think you’re good enough to play at the famous Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago? Now's your chance to prove it! We are seeking talented lawyers who moonlight as musicians (either as a solo performer or in a band) to participate in our Lawyers Rock Legends concert event on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011. We have extended the audition application date (originally November 1st) to November 12th. The winning bands/performers will be announced at a special press conference at the ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting on Friday, December 10th. Those bands will be featured from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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November 1, 2010 |
Events
Please join the ISBA Young Lawyers Division in supporting the 13th Annual Holiday Party to benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation/Young Lawyer’s Division Children’s Assistance Program. Over $150,000 has been raised to establish children’s waiting rooms throughout the State of Illinois and to provide assistance to other child related legal programs. Please join us this year in person or support of our event with your generous contribution. When: Friday, December 3, 2010, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Where: Cubby Bear Lounge, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago What: Open Bar, Warm Appetizers, Live Music by BLACK BETTY, and FuN! Cost: Purchase prior to November 20 and save!
- $35.00 per person, for tickets purchased prior to November 20
- $40.00 per person, for tickets purchased after November 20
- $30.00 per student, per ticket purchased prior to November 20
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October 29, 2010
Chicago area
- 2 of 4 convictions against Conrad Black upheld, Chicago Tribune
- Tribune Co. creditors prepare competing reorg plans, Chicago Business
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October 28, 2010 |
Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation invites you to join us for this historic match-up as the Northwestern Wildcats host the University of Illinois Fighting Illini at the Friendly Confines for the first time since the 1923 season! The Fighting Illini and Wildcats will square off at Wrigley Field on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Individual tickets and ticket sponsorship packages are available - tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced reservations and payment are required. Contact Kim Weaver at kweaver@isab.org or (217) 525-0712. Click here to view the individual ticket form Click here to view the sponsorship options
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October 27, 2010 |
Events | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association will be honoring the 2010 Class of Distinguished Counsellors on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water. The event will begin with a reception at 11:15 a.m. and a luncheon at noon. Click here to view the invitation. Click here to read a recent news article on Distinguished Counsellors Harvey Stephens and Edward Cunningham. Click below for the list of this year's Class.
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October 27, 2010 |
Practice News
Illinois State Bar Association Assembly member Andrea M. Schleifer has been appointed as a Circuit Judge of Cook County, Twelfth Subcircuit. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Mary K. Rochford. It is effective Nov. 16, 2010, and terminates on Dec.3, 2012.
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October 27, 2010
State
- Judge refuses to acquit Blago on lying to the FBI, Chicago Tribune
Chicago area
- Lawsuit claims posh school defrauded doctor, Daily Herald
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October 27, 2010 |
Events
The Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will be co-hosting an All Bar Social with the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rumba, 351 W. Hubbard. There will be music, complimentary salsa lessons, hors d'oeuvres and networking with Chicago's legal professionals. Co-sponsors includes Advocates Society, Association of Polish-American Attorneys, Appellate Lawyers Association, Asian American Bar Association, DuPage Association of Women Lawyers, Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, Hellenic Bar Association, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Illinois Judges Association, Puerto Rican Bar Association. RSVP to yls@chicagobar.org