In his quarterly Illinois Bar Journal column, Feedback Loops, Patrick Barry weaves technology, the social sciences, notable thinkers and leaders, and lessons he’s learned from teaching law students into an exploration of giving and receiving feedback. In his September column, “Borrowed Language,” Barry focuses on the value and the dividends of being a good listener and how acknowledging you’ve truly heard someone is a secret power.
Read, "Borrowed Language," in the September Illinois Bar Journal.
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on September 25, 2026. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
Join us on November 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for our Member Appreciation Reception honoring the 2026 class of Distinguished Counselors.
The ISBA is working on the development of a group health insurance offering for members’ law firms, but we need your help!
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September 28, 2026 | Practice News
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September 28, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on September 25, 2026. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law. -
September 28, 2026 | CLE
Latest Developments in DUI and Traffic Laws Live Webcast Wednesday, November 4, 2026 8:55 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. 5.75 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval) -
September 25, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Cook County Circuit Judge Thomas More Donnelly to the First District Appellate Court. The assignment is effective October 16, 2026, and will continue until further order of the Court.
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September 24, 2026 | Practice News
Leading appellate attorneys review the eight Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, September 24. -
September 24, 2026 |
ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association's Cook County judicial ratings for the November 3, 2026, election are available online. In Cook County, an ISBA Judicial Evaluations committee used the results of a questionnaire, background investigations, and in-person interviews to rate candidates for all judicial offices. Candidates for the Appellate Court outside of Cook County were also evaluated using this method.
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September 23, 2026 | Events
Register Today! New Date and Venue! Join us in Lombard on November 12 as we honor the 2026 class of Distinguished Counselors at our Fall Member Appreciation Reception! Celebrate this year’s class of Distinguished Counselors, connect with your ISBA friends and colleagues, and enjoy an evening of networking at The Westin Chicago Lombard. The reception will feature hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. We hope to see you there! -
September 22, 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. -
September 22, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC) is accepting applications for two upcoming vacancies: An attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois (S. Ct. Rule 41(b)(1)(L)) and A clerk of court (S. Ct. Rule 41(b)(1)(J)) (this position may be filled by either a circuit or reviewing court clerk). About the IJC
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September 22, 2026 | CLE | Events
The Illinois State Bar Association hosted its 2026 Solo & Small Firm Conference: From Log Cabin to Legacy: Growing and Sustaining a Solo or Small Firm in Illinois, September 17–18 at the Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street. The conference provided attendees with practical best practices, valuable insights, and strategies to support every stage of their professional journey—from launching a practice to building and sustaining a successful firm.