The Illinois Bar Foundation held a virtual Gala on Oct. 12, Oct. 14, and Oct. 16.
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October 20, 2020 | ISBA News
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September 30, 2020 | ISBA News
The ISBA honored Section Council and Committee awardees for the 2019-2020 year. Although there was no in-person ceremony this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several recipients were presented their awards from ISBA President Dennis Orsey and ISBA Past President David Sosin at various locations throughout the state.
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September 28, 2020 | Events | ISBA News
The inaugural class of the ISBA Leadership Academy graduated on September 24 during a virtual ceremony. This landmark program is designed to train the next generation of professionals to become effective leaders in the Illinois legal community. Congratulations to the graduates!
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June 24, 2020
Dennis J. Orsey, a general practice attorney in Granite City who concentrates his practice in representing downstate police and fire pension funds, was installed on June 19 as president of the Illinois State Bar Association at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield.
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March 6, 2020 | Events
The ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law celebrated International Women's Day over afternoon tea at the Drake Hotel on Friday, March 6.
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March 2, 2020 | Events
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted speed networking and wine tasting events on Friday, Feb. 28, at the ISBA Mutual office in Chicago. Young lawyers, newly-admitted lawyers, and law students came together to sample and learn about wine, socialize, and network. Thank you to everyone who attended and our event sponsors!
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February 24, 2020 | ISBA News
The ISBA hosted the third session of the 2020 Leadership Academy on Feb. 21 in the Chicago Regional Office. The session focused on diversity and inclusion within the profession and ended with a Chicago Blackhawks game at the United Center.
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February 5, 2020 | ISBA News
The ISBA's Leadership Academy met Jan. 24-25 in the Chicago Regional Office. The session featured panel discussions about continuing professional development.
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January 31, 2020 | Practice News
The Hon. Richard D. Felice (ISBA President 2014-2015) was formally sworn in as a circuit judge on Jan. 30 in DuPage County.
Several ISBA leaders, including ISBA President David B. Sosin, ISBA Past President Hon. James F. McCluskey, and ISBA Past President Hon. Vincent F. Cornelius, attended the ceremony.
Judge Felice was appointed circuit judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit effective Nov. 4, 2019 through Dec. 7, 2020.
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December 16, 2019 | Events
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division hosted its annual holiday party on Friday, Dec. 13, at Monty’s Tap in Chicago.