The new ISBA Sports & Entertainment Law Section hosted a CLE program, Niching Down in Sports & Entertainment Law, followed by attending the Chicago Sky v. Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Game on September 6, 2024, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago.
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September 10, 2024 | CLE | Events

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September 3, 2024 | Events

We honored ISBA President 2023-24, Shawn S. Kasserman, and IBF President 2023-24, Ryan P. Theriault, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Hubbard Inn, 110 W Hubbard Street, Chicago.
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August 25, 2024 | People | Events

A reception at the ISBA's Chicago Regional Office was held on August 22, 2024, honoring Sonni Choi Williams as the 148th president of the Illinois State Bar Association.
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August 20, 2024 |
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On Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 pm, the Decalogue Society will host an evening with author, attorney, and MSNBC Analyst Jill Wine-Banks, author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President. The event will take place at The Arts Club of Chicago (201 E. Ontario). Co-sponsored by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law. Tickets are $50 ($35 for ISBA members). Registration is available on The Decalogue Society website (non-Decalogue members will need to create a non-member profile).
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August 15, 2024 |
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The Illinois State Bar Association will be co-sponsoring an All Bar Networking Social with the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago. All lawyers and law students are welcome to attend!
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August 8, 2024 | Events

The YLD invites all members to participate in the Book Club event on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom, featuring James Varga’s book, Atticus from Shawneetown: A Novel.
Author James Varga will be attending the Book Club!
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August 8, 2024 | Events

ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams and ISBA leaders attended the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) 2024 Annual Meeting on August 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency, East Wacker Drive 151, in Chicago.
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August 1, 2024 | Events | ISBA News

The Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Bar Foundation, and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois are teaming up for three times the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 28th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party. This year's event takes place on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive.
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August 1, 2024 | CLE | Events

Join us in Champaign for ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference that gives you the opportunity to earn CLE credits while enhancing your knowledge and networking with colleagues!
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July 18, 2024 | CLE | Events

Join us for an illuminating exploration into the intersection of law, sports, and the entertainment industry. Whether you're an intellectual property lawyer intrigued by the complexities of entertainment or a business attorney seeking to leverage contract negotiation principles in sports broadcasting, film, speaking agreement, or more, this seminar is tailored to empower you with the insights and strategies you need to thrive in this dynamic field of law. Through engaging discussions, expert panels, and real-world case studies, we'll delve into the intricacies of sports and entertainment law, uncovering untapped avenues for legal practitioners – from navigating the legal landscape of athlete endorsements to understanding the nuances of content licensing in the digital age!