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 11, 2025 | Events

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June 4, 2025 | People | Events | ISBA News

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

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

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

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

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

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
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. -
February 13, 2025 | People | ISBA News

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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January 21, 2025 | Member Services

During the 2024 Joint Midyear Meeting, the Illinois State Bar Association hosted a Member Appreciation Reception on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the JW Marriott in Chicago. Members enjoyed the popular raffle baskets as well as food, drinks, and entertainment by the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago.