The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Suyash Agrawal to serve as a Commissioner of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) for a term expiring on December 31, 2028. The ARDC is the Supreme Court agency that preserves and advances the integrity of the legal profession in Illinois through attorney registration and education, public outreach, restorative services, and, when necessary, attorney discipline.
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.
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June 15, 2026 | Practice News
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June 15, 2026 | CLE
Family Law Update: Music City Conference 2026 Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, Tennessee Friday, October 2, 2026 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 12.25 hours MCLE credit, including 3.50 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval) -
June 15, 2026 | ISBA News
Access to justice in rural communities continues to be a challenge facing the legal profession. The ISBA Rural Practice Fellowship Program was created to help meet that need by connecting law students and attorneys with law firms in rural and small-town Illinois. -
June 15, 2026 | ISBA News
The ISBA offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in alignment with the Illinois State Courts Holiday Schedule, for the observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22. -
June 15, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Bar Journal “Notable AI Experience” Contest ends June 14. Enter today! -
June 15, 2026 | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association is seeking candidates for a vacant seat on the Board of Governors created by the election of Emily Masalski to ISBA Third Vice President. -
June 10, 2026 | People | ISBA News
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. -
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: