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  • February 5, 2020 | ISBA News
    Candidate Report for the 2020 ISBA Election

    The Candidate Report for the 2020 ISBA Election is below. All members of the association (except non-lawyer members) with their dues paid by March 1, 2020 are eligible to vote.

    (N.B.: Pursuant to the Policy and Procedures for Election approved by the ISBA Assembly, in those instances where there are more candidates than positions to be filled, nominees are listed on the ballot by the date of filing. Where two or more people filed on the same date, ballot positions were determined by lot. Ballot positions are listed next to the candidate’s name.)

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    February 5, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA 2020 Leadership Academy January Session

    The ISBA's Leadership Academy met Jan. 24-25 in the Chicago Regional Office. The session featured panel discussions about continuing professional development.

  • January 28, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA Special Committee on Assembly Governance Accepting Comments on Operation of the ISBA Assembly

    The Special Committee on Assembly Governance is interested in your thoughts and comments as it continues the work of examining the operation of the ISBA Assembly.

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  • January 22, 2020 | ISBA News
    File Your Nominating Petitions for ISBA Election by Friday, January 31

    The deadline to submit nominating petitions for the ISBA election is Friday, Jan. 31, at 4:30 p.m. at either the Illinois Bar Center, 424 S. 2nd St., Springfield, or the Chicago Regional Office at 20 S. Clark St., Suite 900, Chicago.

    Members of the ISBA will elect a third vice president, two Board of Governors seats in Cook County, and 21 seats for Cook County Assembly.

    One board seat is open in each of the following Areas: Area 3 (Circuits 12, 13, 16, 21, and 23), Area 4 (Circuits 10, 14 and 15), Under Age 37 – Cook County, and Under Age 37 Outside Cook County (Circuits 1-23). 

  • January 21, 2020 | Events | ISBA News
    Volunteer for the 2020 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    Volunteers are needed for the 2020 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which will be held March 14-15 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign-Urbana.

     

    This program provides an opportunity for students to learn what it is like to prepare and present a legal case before the Illinois courts. Participating students gain a better understanding of the justice system and improve their knowledge, skills, and ability to articulate in a reasoned, thoughtful manner.

     

  • January 16, 2020 | ISBA News
    ISBA Mutual Giving Circle

    The ISBA Mutual Insurance Company has partnered with the Illinois Bar Foundation to create the ISBA Mutual Giving Circle. This program allows ISBA Mutual policyholders to donate all or part of their dividend to support the mission of the IBF. For more information on joining the ISBA Mutual Giving Circle, contact the Illinois Bar Foundation at (312) 726-6072 or visit the IBF online. A complete list of our 2019 donors is available online. 

  • January 13, 2020 | ISBA News
    Nomination Deadline for ISBA Awards is March 6

    Every year, the Illinois State Bar Association presents awards to recognize individuals for their commitment and service to the profession, their communities, and the association. Award recipients are selected through a nomination process, and members are encouraged to nominate persons who meet the criteria for each award. Please submit the online nomination form, available following the links below, for the following awards no later than March 6.

  • January 2, 2020 | ISBA News
    Nominating Petitions Now Being Accepted for Upcoming ISBA Election

    In the spring, members of the ISBA will elect a third vice president, two Board of Governors seats in Cook County, and 21 seats for Cook County Assembly.

    One board seat is open in each of the following Areas: Area 3 (Circuits 12, 13, 16, 21, and 23), Area 4 (Circuits 10, 14 and 15), Under Age 37 – Cook County, and Under Age 37 Outside Cook County (Circuits 1-23). 

  • December 20, 2019 | ISBA News
    ISBA 2020 Leadership Academy Class Members Announced

    The ISBA has announced the class members of its 2020 Leadership Academy.

    This landmark program is designed to train the next generation of professionals to become effective leaders in the Illinois legal community. ISBA members with three to 10 years of legal practice experience are eligible to participate. After completing the academy, each member will be appointed to a section council or committee of their choice.

  • December 18, 2019 | Events | Member Services | ISBA News
    Join ISBA’s Group Admissions Ceremony to Practice Before the U.S. Supreme Court

    Every few years, the Illinois State Bar Association organizes an admission ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court. This year's ceremony will take place June 14-15, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

    Only 50 spots will be available. A special group hotel room rate will be available at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for admittees, their families, and guests.

    To be eligible, you must be an active lawyer member of the ISBA, admitted to practice more than 3 years, and not have any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that 3-year period.