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    June 26, 2025 | Events
    WATL’s Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb - May 20, 2025

    On May 20, 2025, the ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law hosted "Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb" in Springfield, Illinois. ISBA members enjoyed this unique opportunity to connect and celebrate the Illinois Supreme Court’s historical impact on the law. Participants toured the Illinois State Capitol, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This special event culminated in a cocktail reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois at the Inn at 835, 835 S. 2nd Street, in Springfield. Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb was the result of three years of dedicated planning!

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    June 11, 2025 | Events
    2025 Annual Meeting - President’s Welcome Celebration

    On Thursday, June 5, 2025, ISBA members and their guests attended President Bridget C. Duignan’s Welcome Celebration at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Attendees enjoyed food and entertainment, including a magic show, as well as the Family Zone, which featured a balloon artist, face painter, and games.

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    June 4, 2025 | People | Events | ISBA News
    Installation of ISBA President Bridget C. Duignan

    Bridget C. Duignan, currently a Circuit Judge in the 19th Subcircuit in Cook County, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) on June 3, 2025, at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Chicago. President Duignan is the 149th president of the ISBA. 

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    May 27, 2025 | Events
    Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception in Lisle - May 15, 2025

    On May 15, 2025, 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 2024-25 ISBA Award Recipients were honored.

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    May 12, 2025 | Events | ISBA News
    Law Day 2025 — Cook County Bar Association

    On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Illinois State Bar Association President-Elect Bridget C. Duignan spoke during the Circuit Court of Cook County's annual Law Day celebration hosted by the Cook County Bar Association. 

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    May 7, 2025 | Events
    Sangamon County Bar Association’s Law Day 2025 - The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One

    On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Sangamon County Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day program at Maldaner’s restaurant, 222 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court Justice Amy C. Lannerd served as the keynote speaker.

    The 2025 Law Day theme was The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One.

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    May 2, 2025 | Events | ISBA News
    2025 High School Mock Trial Invitational

    The 42nd Annual Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational took place on March 15-16, 2025, at the A. Lincoln Commons at Lincoln Land Community College’s Main Campus, 2465 Poorman Drive, Springfield. Fifty high schools throughout Illinois participated. 

    First place went to College Preparatory School of America from Lombard, who also received the Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award. 

    Second place went to Timothy Christian High School from Elmhurst, and Normal West High School received third place. 

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    April 3, 2025 | Events
    Illinois Bar Foundation Lawyers Rock 2025

    The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 2025 Lawyers Rock on March 13, 2025, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, in Chicago. 

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    March 27, 2025 | Events
    Annual Tea Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025
    The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law (WATL) celebrated International Women's Day, Women’s History Month, and the accomplishments of women in the legal profession over afternoon tea at the Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 N Park Drive, on Friday, March 14, 2025.   Illinois Supreme Court Justice Justice Joy V. Cunningham served as the keynote speaker.
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    February 13, 2025 | People | ISBA News
    ISBA President Sonni Choi Williams Sworn in as Circuit Judge in Twelfth Judicial Circuit

    On Monday, February 10, 2025, Illinois State Bar Association President Sonni Choi Williams (2024-2025) was sworn in as a Circuit Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Third Subcircuit.

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