Join us for ISBA’s 2026 Solo & Small Firm Conference, “From Log Cabin to Legacy,” a two‑day, in‑person event designed to bring Illinois solo and small firm attorneys together. Hosted at the Pere Marquette in the historic city of Peoria, this program delivers actionable CLE, real‑world insights, and the tools you need to help you build, grow, and sustain a lasting legal practice. Whether you’re launching your first law firm or focused on strengthening an established law business, you’ll gain the best practice tips and strategies for every stage of your professional journey.
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July 29, 2026 | CLE
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July 29, 2026 | Events
The Sports and Entertainment Law Section invites you to join them for an evening of fun, food, and women’s basketball as the Chicago Sky take on the New York Liberty! Tickets include a pre-game party with pizza, salad, beer, wine, and soft drinks at Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta and admission to the game. -
July 29, 2026 | Practice News
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., will be honored today, July 29, as the recipient of the William H. Hastie Award by the National Bar Association (NBA) at the 2026 Thurgood Marshall Awards Luncheon in Nashville, Tennessee. Presented by the NBA’s Judicial Council, the award recognizes excellence in legal and judicial scholarship and a demonstrated commitment to justice and the rule of law. -
July 28, 2026 | Practice News
Understand Your Kane County Court System: New Video Series Makes It Easier St. Charles, IL - July 28, 2028 – The 16th Judicial Circuit, in partnership with local marketing firm It's Me, Marketing, is excited to announce Bridging Kane County Courts to the Community, a new 14-part video series designed to help Kane County residents understand how their local court system works in plain language, on their own time. Courts Made Accessible -
July 27, 2026 | Practice NewsJustice Sanjay T. Tailor of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a standing Judicial Screening Committee (Committee). The Committee has been formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those who apply for appointment to vacancies in the Supreme Court’s First District - Cook County. Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies on the Circuit and Appellate Courts are filled on an interim basis by Supreme Court appointment. Appointed individuals then must run in the next election to maintain the seat.
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July 27, 2026 | Practice News
In his July Illinois Bar Journal article, "Cloak and Scalpel," past ISBA President Russell Hartigan recounts when a client in the medical field asked him how the law distinguishes a hospital physician from a doctor who works at the hospital as an independent contractor. The question led Hartigan on a search for the answer, which he found was more nuanced than people might assume and led to the writing of this article, which includes a checklist that may be helpful to any party in hospital cases involving independent contractors. -
July 24, 2026 | CLE
Community Justice Workers: A New Model for Access to Justice in Illinois Live Webcast Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:00 – 1:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit (subject to approval) -
July 23, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for one open attorney position. -
July 22, 2026 | Practice NewsJustice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Mark E. Gilles as a Circuit Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit in Peoria County. Judge Gilles is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending retirement of Judge Stephen A. Kouri on July 31, 2026. The appointment is effective October 1, 2026, and will conclude on December 4, 2028. “Judge Gilles is a highly respected jurist who will bring his strong work ethic and legal talent to this new position,” Justice Holder White said.
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July 20, 2026 | CLE
40 Hour Family and Divorce Mediation Training – Fall 2026 Live Webcast Each Monday from September 14, 2026 – December 14, 2026 4:00 - 7:15 p.m. each session 40.0 hours MCLE credit, including 40.0 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval)