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  • December 12, 2011
    Midyear Meeting Supreme Court Reception and Dinner
    The Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association co-hosted the annual Supreme Court Reception and Dinner on Friday night at the Sheraton Chicago. Justice Mary Jane Theis was this year's speaker.
  • December 9, 2011
    IJA Annual Luncheon 2011
    The Illinois Judges Association held its Annual Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Sheraton Hotel Chicago.
  • December 9, 2011
    ISBA/IJA Myra Bradwell program
    The Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Judges Association hosted "The Legacy of Myra Bradwell: In Light of the Experience" on Friday at the Joint Meeting. Jenner & Block partner Terri L. Mascherin moderated the program with panelists Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita B. Garman, Retired Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, Hon. Dawn Clark Netsch and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis.
  • December 9, 2011
    IBF Fellows Breakfast 2011
    The Illinois Bar Foundation honored Russell K. Scott with the Distinguished Service to Law and Society Award at the Annual Fellows Breakfast on Friday at the ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting.
  • December 8, 2011
    1961 Class of Distinguished Counsellors honored
    The Illinois State Bar Association honored the Class of 1961 Distinguished Counsellors at a luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Westin Michigan Avenue. ISBA Past President Herb Franks of Marengo spoke on behalf of the class.
  • December 8, 2011
    ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting Opening Reception 2011
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    December 6, 2011 | Events
    YLD Holiday Party 2011

    The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division held its 14th annual Holiday Party on Dec. 2 at the Cubby Bear Lounge in Chicago.

  • December 1, 2011
    Unity Award Dinner 2011
    The 2011 Unity Award Dinner and 9th Annual Swearing-In of Bar Presidents was held Wednesday night at the Chicago Hilton. ISBA 2nd Vice President Paula H. Holderman received a 2011 Advocate for Diversity Award and ISBA Immediate Past President Mark D. Hassakis received an Outstanding Diversity Leader Award.
  • November 30, 2011
    Civil Practice section meeting in Champaign
    The ISBA's Civil Practice and Procedure section held its recent meeting in Champaign and followed it up with a cocktail reception and trip to the Illinois-Wisconsin football game.
  • November 11, 2011
    2nd District Admission Ceremony - Elgin