On May 14, 2026, ISBA friends and colleagues gathered at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, in Lisle, IL, for the annual Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. The 2025-26 ISBA Award Recipients were honored.
Northern Illinois
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May 27, 2026 | Events
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May 26, 2026 | Practice News
Justice Elizabeth Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Susan Clancy Boles on July 31, 2026.
Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to full Court approval.
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May 26, 2026 |
Practice News
Chief Judge Michael B. Brennan announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reappointed Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Lynch to another 14 year term when his current term expires on January 1, 2027. Judge Lynch is a bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and his office is located in the Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse. Chief Judge Brennan commented that the bar and the public were surveyed extensively and that Judge Lynch is highly regarded as a judge.
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May 21, 2026 | Events
On May 6, 2026, new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois across all five judicial districts. Justice Mary K. O'Brien administered the oath to 32 new attorneys during 3rd Judicial District ceremony at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, IL.
Perry Browder, President-Elect of the Illinois State Bar Association, was the ceremony's speaker.
PC: Illinois State Bar Association
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April 2, 2026 | Events
Join us on May 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for our annual Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. Congratulate the 2025-26 ISBA Award recipients, connect with your ISBA friends and colleagues, and enjoy an evening of networking at the beautiful Morton Arboretum. The reception will feature hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine. We hope to see you there!
For questions, please reach out to Kim Weaver.
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April 1, 2026 | Practice News | Events
The ABA Law Student Division National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC) Committee is asking for volunteers to judge the 2025-2026 NAAC National Finals, April 9-10, 2026, at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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February 11, 2026 | ISBA News
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February 4, 2026 | ISBA News
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November 15, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Second Judicial District ceremony took place at Hemmen's Cultural Center, located at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin, where Justice Christopher Kennedy administered the oath to 85 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association 2nd Vice President Sarah E. Toney offered remarks during the ceremony.
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November 10, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Third Judicial District ceremony took place at the Joliet Junior College Event Center, located at 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet, where Justice Mary K. O’Brien administered the oath to 87 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association President Bridget C. Duignan offered remarks during the ceremony.