On February 10, 2026, the Illinois State Bar Association was honored to support and sponsor the special reception celebrating Justice Mary Jane Theis upon her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court. The reception was held at The Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct.
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February 11, 2026 | People | Events
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February 11, 2026 | CLE | Events | ISBA News
On December 12, 2025, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association presented a joint CLE program, "The Legal Profession: Caretakers of Democracy," during the ISBA/IJA Midyear Meeting at the JW Marriott Chicago.
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February 11, 2026 | CLE | Events | ISBA News
The ISBA 32nd Annual Agricultural Law Seminar took place on February 6, 2026, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Bloomington, IL. Hot discussion topics included the unique challenges facing Illinois farmers and landowners, how to advise farmers in financial distress, and the state of Illinois’ farm economy.
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February 4, 2026 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) co-hosted a luncheon during the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Chicago.
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January 7, 2026 | Events
On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, ISBA members attended the All Bar Holiday Reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois at the conclusion of the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting, which was held at the JW Marriott in Chicago.
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. served as the speaker. The festive evening included heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert stations, refreshments, and entertainment.
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January 7, 2026 | Events | ISBA News
Don’t miss out on this unique ISBA member experience! Watch the Cubs play two roaring games during opening weekend of MLB Spring Training. Join other ISBA members as baseball season kicks off with the Cubs vs White Sox on Friday, February 20, followed by the Cubs vs Rangers on Saturday, February 21, at Sloan Park in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.
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December 18, 2025 | Events
The IBF’s Champions Breakfast was held on December 12, 2025, at the JW Marriott Chicago, in conjunction with the ISBA Midyear Meeting, honoring Deane B. Brown, a Shareholder in Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., and Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr., of Zimmerman Law Offices.
Deane B. Brown received the 2025 Distinguished Service to Law & Society Award. Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr. received the 2025 Honorary Champion Award.
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November 20, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The First Judicial District ceremony took place at the University of Illinois at Chicago Dorin Forum, located at 725 W Roosevelt Road in Chicago, where Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville administered the oath in two separate ceremonies to 1,341 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association President-Elect Perry Browder offered remarks during the ceremony.
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November 15, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Second Judicial District ceremony took place at Hemmen's Cultural Center, located at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin, where Justice Christopher Kennedy administered the oath to 85 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association 2nd Vice President Sarah E. Toney offered remarks during the ceremony.
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November 10, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Fifth Judicial District was split into two ceremonies—Carbondale and Champaign. Justice David K. Overstreet administered the oath to 37 new attorneys at the Southern Illinois University School of Law Auditorium, located at 1150 Douglas Drive in Carbondale.
Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors Member Tom Speedie served as the speaker for the Fifth Judicial District ceremony in Carbondale.