Edward John Schoenbaum, 83 was called home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2026.
A proud Cleveland native and Browns season ticket holder, Ed called Springfield home for over 50 years. He would enthusiastically encourage and facilitate attendance to any and all Lincoln sites. He was a regular at the old YMCA and may have exercised his jaw as much or more than his body. Ed was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, an 8 am balcony regular, then Saturday night service, and more recently watched churches online.
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 17, 2026 | People
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June 17, 2026 | Practice News
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois seeks public comment on the six applicants for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Susan Clancy Boles on July 31, 2026. Under the Illinois Constitution, the vacancy will be filled by Supreme Court appointment. Applicants being considered for appointment to the judgeship are: • Marina Lark Cowart – Associate Judge – 16th Judicial Circuit -
June 16, 2026 | Events | ISBA News
On June 11–12, 2026, ISBA members and their guests gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis for the Annual Meeting, where Perry J. Browder was honored as the Association’s 150th President. The event featured timely and engaging educational programming, memorable receptions, exceptional dining experiences, and productive business meetings. ISBA extends its sincere appreciation to all attendees and sponsors whose support helped make the Annual Meeting a success! -
June 15, 2026 | Practice NewsThe 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.
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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.