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.
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November 10, 2025 | Events
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November 5, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois across all five judicial districts. Justice Lisa Holder White administered the oath to 64 new attorneys during two 4th Judicial District ceremonies at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 East Capitol Avenue, in Springfield.
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November 4, 2025 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 26th Annual Black Tie Gala on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. The evening honored Mark D. Hassakis, Past President of the Illinois State Bar Association (2010–11) and Past President of the Illinois Bar Foundation (2000–02).
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October 29, 2025 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 26th Annual Black Tie Gala on Friday, October 17, 2025, at The Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. The evening honored Mark D. Hassakis, Past President of the Illinois State Bar Association (2010–11) and Past President of the Illinois Bar Foundation (2000–02).
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September 30, 2025 | CLE | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference: The Innovative Lawyer: Smart Strategies for Small Firms in the Age of AI on September 25–26 at the Embassy Suites, 1823 Abiter Court, in Naperville, IL.
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September 22, 2025 | CLE | Events
On September 11-12, 2025, the ISBA presented the NextGen Symposium 2025: Illinois' New Bar Exam Focuses on Getting Students "Practice Ready" at the ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Chicago. The event was co-sponsored by the Illinois Bar Foundation.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presented Past President John E. Thies (2012-13) with a Certificate of Recognition during the first day of the NextGen Symposium 2025 after introducing the John E. Thies Excellence in Legal Education Award.
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September 13, 2025 | Events
On September 11, 2025, the ISBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section members enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and women’s basketball as the Chicago Sky took on the New York Liberty at the Wintrust Arena, 200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago. 🏀
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September 11, 2025 | Events
We honored ISBA President 2024-25, Sonni Choi Williams, and IBF President 2024-25, John L. Nisivaco, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Embers, 933 S. State Street, in Lockport.
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August 20, 2025 | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association and Women’s Bar Association of Illinois teamed up for twice the fun at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) 29th annual Race Judicata Sprint for Justice 5K Run/Walk/Party on August 14, 2025, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, 1746 N Stockton Drive.
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July 31, 2025 | ISBA News
During Member Appreciation Month this past May, we asked members of the ISBA to submit a photo along with a 100-word caption describing a prized possession or memento on their desk, bookshelf, or hanging on a wall. The winner received a $100 Visa gift card and the opportunity to be published in the August issue of the Illinois Bar Journal.
Responses ranged from sentimental family heirlooms, to everyday necessities, to one-of-a-kind oddities.