On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, ISBA members gathered for the Member Appreciation Reception during the Joint Midyear Meeting at the JW Marriott in Chicago. Guests enjoyed an evening of food, drinks, and lively entertainment, highlighted by several spirited rounds of Glo Bingo.
Midyear Meeting 2025
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February 15, 2026 | Events

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February 11, 2026 | CLE | Events | ISBA News

On December 12, 2025, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association presented a joint CLE program, "The Legal Profession: Caretakers of Democracy," during the ISBA/IJA Midyear Meeting at the JW Marriott Chicago.
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February 4, 2026 | Events

The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) co-hosted a luncheon during the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Chicago.
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January 7, 2026 | Events

On Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, ISBA members attended the All Bar Holiday Reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois at the conclusion of the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting, which was held at the JW Marriott in Chicago.
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. served as the speaker. The festive evening included heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert stations, refreshments, and entertainment.
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December 22, 2025 | People | ISBA News
On December 12, the Hon. April G. Troemper received the Presidential Commendation from ISBA Immediate Past President Sonni Choi Williams in recognition of her outstanding service on the Standing Committee of Judicial Advisory Polls. Judge Troemper was honored for her leadership of the Committee, including guiding the drafting of revised poll questions that were unanimously approved by the ISBA Board of Governors. She currently serves as the Committee’s Ex-Officio.
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December 18, 2025 | Events

The IBF’s Champions Breakfast was held on December 12, 2025, at the JW Marriott Chicago, in conjunction with the ISBA Midyear Meeting, honoring Deane B. Brown, a Shareholder in Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., and Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr., of Zimmerman Law Offices.
Deane B. Brown received the 2025 Distinguished Service to Law & Society Award. Thomas A. Zimmerman, Jr. received the 2025 Honorary Champion Award.
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