CARBONDALE, Ill. — Even with a 25% increase in first-year students at the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School from a year ago, Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson and her staff already are on the recruiting trail for students who want to be a part of the Class of 2029.
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September 18, 2025 |
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September 16, 2025 |
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CARBONDALE, Il. — More than 250 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students confronted and discussed current ethical legal and medical issues together at the SIU Simmons Law School.
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September 13, 2025 | Events
On September 11, 2025, the ISBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section members enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and women’s basketball as the Chicago Sky took on the New York Liberty at the Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago. 🏀
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September 11, 2025 | Events
We honored ISBA President 2024-25, Sonni Choi Williams, and IBF President 2024-25, John L. Nisivaco, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Embers, 933 S. State Street, in Lockport.
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September 8, 2025 |
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
“Education and DEI Initiatives: State vs. Federal,” is from noon to 1 p.m. in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. The panel discussion is free and open to the public.
The panelists are:
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September 4, 2025 |
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The Administrative Hearings Department is partnering with community organizations and the Cook County government at the Driver's License Reinstatement Expo taking place on September 13 at Malcolm X College. They are in need of four attorneys who are willing to volunteer their time at the Expo by providing legal consultation to petitioners seeking reinstatement.
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August 26, 2025 | Events
Constitution Day marks the birth of American democracy: when the foundational rules of our rights and freedoms were signed into law. It’s more than history; it’s a call to action. On September 17, the ISBA is joining the Task Force for American Democracy in reaffirming our commitment to the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
Our Constitution is a founding document that turned the rights, freedoms, and principles that we value into a country for everyone. It belongs to everyone, works for everyone, and must be preserved by everyone.
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August 26, 2025 | Events
The Sports and Entertainment Law Section invites you to join them for an evening of fun, food, and women’s basketball as the Chicago Sky take on the New York Liberty! Tickets include a pre-game party with pizza, salad, beer, wine, and soft drinks at Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta and admission to the game.
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August 20, 2025 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois teamed up for twice the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 29th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party on August 14, 2025, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive.
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August 1, 2025 |
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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 Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 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!