Perry J. Browder of Alton, a senior partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, was installed as the 150th president of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) during a ceremony held June 4, 2026, at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 E. Capitol Avenue, in Springfield.
Perry J. Browder, a Senior Partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, was installed as president of the Illinois State Bar Association at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield.
Learn about what we have in store for this year's Member Appreciation Month.
The Honorable Carole Kamin Bellows, a trailblazing Chicago lawyer and judge, died on May 29, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois.
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June 10, 2026 | People | ISBA News
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June 10, 2026 | CLE
Landlord – Tenant Issues: Inspections, Discrimination, Housing Court, and More Live Webcast Friday, June 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:50 p.m. 2.50 hours MCLE credit -
June 10, 2026 | Practice News
CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 – Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres (CFDB), one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced that Erin McAdams Franzblau has been promoted to Co-Chair of the Firm's Employment & Labor Group alongside Tracey Wolfe, further strengthening the leadership of one of the Firm's core practice areas. -
June 10, 2026 |
Practice News
The Chief Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit is posting notice for one vacancy which exists for the Director position of the Macoupin-Greene-Scott Probation District whose primary office is in Carlinville, IL. Resumes are now being accepted for this vacancy. Any person filling this position must comply with hiring/promotion policies of the Illinois Probation Court Services. Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
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June 8, 2026 |
Practice News
By: Andrew Sharp, Esq., Knowledge Strategy Manager, CARPLS; Executive Director, Legal Wellness Clinic On June 19, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors on Chicago’s South Side. The Center celebrates a presidency grounded in civic participation, dignity, and the idea that government can be a force for inclusion when it is designed to meet people where they are. As the legal profession reflects on that legacy, one part of it deserves renewed attention: the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Access to Justice.
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June 8, 2026
The Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF) is proud to support the next generation of legal leaders through its Harold Sullivan Scholarship Program—a collection of scholarships recognizing law students who demonstrate a commitment to service, integrity, and the pursuit of justice. New this year, the IJF introduces the Justice Mary Jane Theis Scholarship, one of several awards offered under the Harold Sullivan Scholarship umbrella, honoring Justice Theis’s legacy of leadership and dedication to the judiciary.
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June 8, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Bar Journal “Notable AI Experience” Contest ends June 14. Enter today! -
June 8, 2026 | Practice News
ALTON, Ill. — Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP is proud to announce it has secured more than $12 billion on behalf of clients nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued advocacy for individuals and families impacted by asbestos exposure, environmental contamination, dangerous pharmaceuticals, corporate negligence, and personal injury. -
June 8, 2026 | CLE
Civil Appeal Basics: How to Preserve Issues in the Trial Court Live Webcast Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit -
June 4, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the release of a Policy on Transparency in the courts, a vital step toward providing the public with more of the essential data and information from the judicial branch. “Transparency means making data, budgets, and financial reports accessible to the public. It is the judiciary’s strongest bridge to public trust and to the restoration of confidence in our courts,” Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. said. “The Supreme Court appreciates the work of everyone who helped create this policy and looks forward to its implementation.”