The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of June, 2026, the ISBA helped 1,231 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
ISBA News
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July 8, 2026 |
Member Services | ISBA News
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July 7, 2026 | People | ISBA News
Congratulations to Matthew Koetters for winning a $100 gift card in the ISBA's 2026 Member Appreciation Month Facebook Contest!
As part of Member Appreciation Month, we asked members to like and comment on our Facebook Contest post, recalling a feel-good instance that validated their choice to become an attorney.
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June 25, 2026 | ISBA News
The ISBA Springfield and Chicago offices will be closed for the holiday beginning Wednesday, July 1. They will reopen on Monday, July 6. During this time, members can expect the following:
- E-Clips will not be delivered for the duration of this period
- The Bar News will not be delivered on Thursday, July 2
All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on July 6, 2026.
On behalf of everyone at the ISBA, we wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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June 23, 2026 | Events | ISBA News
Please join us for the Illinois State Bar Association President's Trip to Italy & Dalmatian Coast aboard the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur from May 25 - June 2, 2027.
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June 17, 2026 | People | ISBA News
Ted M. Niemann, of Quincy, and Michael G. Bergmann, of Chicago, have been elected treasurer and secretary, respectively, of the Illinois State Bar Association. Their terms will last for one year until the Annual Meeting of 2027.
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June 16, 2026 | Events | ISBA News
On June 11–12, 2026, ISBA members and their guests gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis for the Annual Meeting, where Perry J. Browder was honored as the Association’s 150th President. The event featured timely and engaging educational programming, memorable receptions, exceptional dining experiences, and productive business meetings. ISBA extends its sincere appreciation to all attendees and sponsors whose support helped make the Annual Meeting a success!
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June 15, 2026 | ISBA News
Access to justice in rural communities continues to be a challenge facing the legal profession. The ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Program was created to help meet that need by connecting law students and attorneys with law firms in rural and small-town Illinois.
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June 15, 2026 | ISBA News
The ISBA offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in alignment with the Illinois State Courts Holiday Schedule, for the observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.
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June 15, 2026 | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association is seeking candidates for a vacant seat on the Board of Governors created by the election of Emily Masalski to ISBA Third Vice President.
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June 10, 2026 | People | ISBA News
Perry J. Browder of Alton, a senior partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, was installed as the 150th president of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) during a ceremony held June 4, 2026, at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 E. Capitol Avenue, in Springfield.