ISBA News

ISBA leaders met with law school deans Thursday at the Chicago Office to address the important issues raised in the Report and Recommendation of the Special Committee on the Impact of Current Law School Curriculum on the Future of the Practice of Law in Illinois.

Through this collaborative effort, the ISBA hopes to refine and expand the Report’s recommendations. The ultimate goal is to identify realistic ways that legal educators and the practicing bar can work together to ensure that future generations of Illinois lawyers are fully prepared to represent the interests of clients.

ISBA President Umberto Davi said, “The adoption of this Report is an important step as we strive to begin a discussion with Illinois’ law schools about improving the skills of those entering the practice of law.”

JUNE 16-18, 2016  |  ROSEMONT, IL  |  WESTIN O'HARE

Where the rose is red and the train line blue; the nexus of learning and fun await you.

We've redesigned the Annual, something new is a-brew. It's a different kind of conference, and this one's for you.

Starting a practice or needing tech insight? We've got just the program to assist your plight. (It's so close to O'Hare, you can even take a flight.)

Colleagues, a DJ, and the Chicago Katz band; Our Friday night party's never been so grand.

Restaurants, a casino, skydiving and shopping; With so much to do, Rosemont will be hopping.

So join us and network with friends new and old. The 2016 Annual will leave stories to be told.

Ballots for ISBA elections won't be distributed for another month, but it's not too early to get acquainted with the candidates' backgrounds. Voters will select from contested races for third vice-president and the Board of Governors. You can view candidate bios in the March Illinois Bar Journal.

National consumer rights firm Edelson PC, headquartered in Chicago, announced it has made a $345,000 donation to the Illinois Bar Foundation. 

Jay Edelson, the founder of the firm, said the donation is part of his firm's broader efforts to support local and national organizations that promote open access to the courts.  “It has become more difficult for ordinary people to have full and fair access to the courts; this imbalance especially impacts disadvantaged communities. Legal aid organizations, like the IBF, are of critical importance in keeping the playing field as level as possible,” Edelson explained.