ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms and a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been selected for 2026 membership in The National Trial Lawyers, including its Top 100, Top 40 Under 40, and Specialty Association divisions.
The 2026 ISBA/IJA Joint Meeting is December 11-12, 2026.
The ISBA is working on the development of a group health insurance offering for members’ law firms, but we need your help!
As we move into the 2027 open enrollment season, we are pleased to share an important update regarding the health insurance options available to ISBA members in solo practice.
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November 10, 2026
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November 10, 2026
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Law students from across the country will tackle complex health law issues in Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School's National Health Law Moot Court (HLMC) competition, the nation's only mock U.S. Supreme Court competition devoted exclusively to the field. This year's competition, set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, recognizes four “pillars of health law” whose contributions helped shape the event and its broader academic program, now in its 35th year. -
November 10, 2026 | Practice News
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Heinz M. Rudolf to the Fifth District Appellate Court. Judge Rudolf is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the election of Judge Amy Sholar to the Fifth District Appellate Court where she will fill the late Justice Thomas Welch’s seat. The assignment of Judge Rudolf is effective December 7, 2026, and will continue until further order of the Court. -
November 10, 2026 | Practice News
In his November Illinois Bar Journal article, "Building Your Damages," Adam Whiteman discusses the framework for pursuing damages in a residential construction-defects case and the two main approaches for calculating damages: “cost of repair” and “diminution in value.” The challenge? Whiteman shows it is risky to assume which method to use. Therefore, he advises, attorneys might be required to prove up both types of damages and let the jury decide which one to apply. -
November 6, 2026
On November 4, 2026, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Second Judicial District ceremony took place at Hemmen's Cultural Center, located at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin, where Justice Christopher Kennedy administered the oath to 81 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association Vice President Heather McPherson seconded the motion to admit the class. The Illinois State Bar Association hosted a reception following the ceremony. PC: Illinois State Bar Association -
November 5, 2026
On November 4, 2026, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Third Judicial District ceremony took place at the Joliet Junior College Event Center, located at 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet, where Justice Mary K. O’Brien administered the oath to 94 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association Third Vice-President Emily Masalski served as speaker. PC: Illinois State Bar Association -
November 5, 2026 | CLE
How to Subpoena Student Records: FERPA, Illinois Law, and the Judicial Process -
November 5, 2026 | Events
On November 4, 2026, new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois across all five judicial districts. Justice Lisa Holder White administered the oath to 63 new attorneys during two 4th Judicial District ceremonies at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 East Capitol Avenue, in Springfield. Illinois State Bar Association President Perry J. Browder served as the speaker for the Fourth Judicial District ceremony. PC: Illinois State Bar Association -
November 5, 2026 | Events
On November 6, 2026, new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois across all five judicial districts. Justice Lisa Holder White administered the oath to 63 new attorneys during two 4th Judicial District ceremonies at the Illinois Supreme Court Building, 200 East Capitol Avenue, in Springfield. Illinois State Bar Association President Perry J. Browder served as the speaker for the Fourth Judicial District ceremony. PC: Illinois State Bar Association -
November 4, 2026 | ISBA News
Seeing huge health insurance cost increases again this year? The ISBA is working on a solution but we need your help! After a successful response to our initial member survey, the ISBA is moving on to the next phase of our project to explore the development of a group health insurance offering for members’ law firms. While the project is progressing, we remain in the early stages with much work yet to be done, and we need your help.