The first episode of “Let’s Get Legal,” powered by the ISBA and produced by WGN Radio, aired on July 10 and is available to stream online.
“Let’s Get Legal” features ISBA members discussing various legal topics and answering questions from listeners. The program, hosted by Jon Hansen, is broadcast throughout the state on WGN Radio 720 AM and WGNRadio.com from 3-5 p.m. on Saturdays. It can also be streamed live on WGNradio.com, and podcasted episodes of the show are available here.
The Illinois State Bar Association has announced the recipients of its annual awards.
Each year, the ISBA presents awards to recognize individuals and law firms for their commitment and service to the profession, their communities, and the association. Award recipients are selected through a nomination process.
WGN Radio has launched a new weekly radio program, “Let’s Get Legal,” which features ISBA members discussing legal topics and answering questions from callers.
“Let’s Get Legal,” hosted by Jon Hansen, will be broadcast throughout the state on WGN Radio 720 AM and WGNRadio.com from 3-5 p.m. on Saturdays. The first episode on July 10 will feature ISBA President and collaborative divorce and mediation practitioner Anna P. Krolikowska at 3 p.m., real estate attorney Kevin Camden at 3:30 p.m., property tax appeal attorney Fred Agustin at 4 p.m., and University of Illinois College of Law professor Robin Fretwell at 4:30 p.m.
The ISBA offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday, July 5. They will reopen on Tuesday, July 6. During this time, members can expect the following:
All business and e-newsletter distribution will resume as usual on Tuesday, July 6.
Congratulations to Becky Walters for winning a Visa gift card in the ISBA's 2021 Member Appreciation Month Instagram Contest!
As part of Member Appreciation Month, we asked members to post photographs of their home office setups on their Instagram accounts.
Becky's post included the caption, “The *new* Professor Walters."
The ISBA Assembly adopted the Association Code of Conduct during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 25.
“Ensuring the Association’s good reputation and public trust depends on its members’ personal integrity and adherence to the highest standards of conduct,” the Code of Conduct states. “To this end, the Association is committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all members, employees, and others with whom they maintain professional relationships. Therefore, in the conduct of all Association business, all members and employees are obligated to conduct themselves professionally and ethically and to treat each other with dignity and respect.”
Congratulations to Theresa Beran Kulat for winning a Visa gift card in the ISBA's 2021 Member Appreciation Month Facebook Contest!
As part of Member Appreciation Month, we asked members to like and comment on our Facebook Contest graphic, telling us how they detox from the digital world. We then selected a winner at random.
Many of us have been working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re guessing that what started as a makeshift-work station has morphed into the perfect pro home setup for many ISBA members. We want to see yours!
For the ISBA’s Member Appreciation Month Instagram contest, we want you to share photos of your home office setup for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
Anna Krolikowska, the founder of Anna K Law in Northbrook who concentrates her practice in family law, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association on June 17 at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield.
The ISBA honored the recipients of the Board of Governors Award this week. The award recognizes attorneys for exemplary service to the profession or the ISBA and nonlawyers for especially meritorious deeds or service that significantly advance the administration of justice or the goals of the profession or the ISBA. Additionally, Stephen Komie received the Presidential Citation.