The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for multiple open attorney positions.
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September 18, 2026 | Practice News
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September 18, 2026 | Practice News
ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms and a national leader in representing mesothelioma patients and their families, is proud to announce that 33 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. -
September 18, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are excited to announce the launch of the application process for the 2027 Disability Access Grant, to enable courts and other stakeholders to apply for funding to advance accessibility for people with disabilities in their jurisdiction. -
September 16, 2026 | CLE | Events
On September 10, 2026, the Illinois State Bar Association presented the 8th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lincoln and the Rule of Law at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office. The seminar explored Lincoln’s legal mind and how it shaped his leadership of the nation. The program was co-presented by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. Special thanks to our program coordinator, John A. Lupton, for helping make this event possible! PC: ISBA -
September 15, 2026 | CLE
Scary Stories: Don’t Let Your Clients Leave an Estate Horror Show Live Webcast Thursday, October 22, 2026 1:00 – 2:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit -
September 14, 2026 | Practice News
During June’s ISBA Member Appreciation Month, the Illinois Bar Journal ran a contest asking members to tell us their “most notable artificial intelligence (AI) experience, whether a triumph or fiasco.” IBJ judges sifted through all the entries and chose six to be published in the September issue. The IBJ awarded first place and a $100 Visa gift card to Joe Giamanco of Bolingbrook-based Giamanco Law Partners Ltd. for his description of how he is using AI to supercharge his small firm. -
September 10, 2026 | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association's (ISBA) judicial ratings by county and judicial evaluations for the November 3, 2026, general election are available online. -
September 9, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court invites applications from individuals interested in serving as the initial Illinois State Public Defender, a new chief executive role overseeing an independent agency within the Judicial Branch. In this role, the selected individual will be the State's leading advocate for Illinois’ public defenders and for the constitutional rights of people charged with offenses and represented by Illinois’ public defense system.
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September 9, 2026 | CLE
Workers’ Compensation Update – Fall 2026 Live Webcast Monday, October 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. 5.0 hours MCLE credit -
September 8, 2026 | Practice NewsJustice Elizabeth M. Rochford 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 19th Judicial Circuit – Lake 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.