Please join us in honoring Justice Mary Jane Theis upon her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court. Justice Theis has served the people of Illinois with distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice throughout her remarkable judicial career. Her contributions to our legal community and the advancement of the rule of law merit our collective recognition and gratitude. A reception is being held at the Chicago Bar Association on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to honor Justice Theis. 

Chief Judge Michael B. Brennan announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reappointed Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes to another 14-year term when his current term expires on May 15, 2026. Judge Barnes is a bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and his office is located in the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse. Chief Judge Brennan commented that the bar and the public were surveyed extensively and that Judge Barnes is rated as an excellent judge.

CHICAGO (JANUARY 27, 2026)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Mohsen Ghazi has joined the firm’s Private Client Services practice as a partner in Chicago.

The Chief Judge of the 7th Jucicial Circuit is posting notice for one (1) vacancy which exists in the office of Public Defender of Sangamon County. This vacancy is for the Public Defender position. Resumes are now being accepted for this vacancy, which will be filled by majority vote of the Circuit Court Judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois. Any person seeking appointment as the Public Defender of Sangamon County must be duly licensed as an attorney and counselor-at-law in the state of Illinois. Please submit a cover letter and resume to the following person: