The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the release of a Policy on Transparency in the courts, a vital step toward providing the public with more of the essential data and information from the judicial branch.
“Transparency means making data, budgets, and financial reports accessible to the public. It is the judiciary’s strongest bridge to public trust and to the restoration of confidence in our courts,” Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. said. “The Supreme Court appreciates the work of everyone who helped create this policy and looks forward to its implementation.”
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.
Learn about what we have in store for this year's Member Appreciation Month.
The Honorable Carole Kamin Bellows, a trailblazing Chicago lawyer and judge, died on May 29, 2026, in Evanston, Illinois.
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June 4, 2026 | Practice News
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June 4, 2026 | Practice News
ALTON, Ill. — Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce the 2026 Summer Associate class and to welcome back two returning law clerks. The firm has selected seven outstanding law students from schools across the country to participate in the summer associate program, running from May 18 through August 14, 2026. -
June 3, 2026 | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is excited to announce our new Practice Solution Spotlight video series on the ISBA YouTube channel. Practice Solution Spotlight features short, informative videos that highlight ISBA member benefits and provide guided walkthroughs of practice management platforms, including Clio, PracticePanther, and Smokeball. This series aims to help members get the most out of their benefits and save time when searching for the right practice management tools for their firms. View the Practice Solution Spotlight playlist on YouTube! -
June 3, 2026 | ISBA News
This June, we're celebrating you during Member Appreciation Month. We have a full calendar of prizes, discounts, and giveaways, so stay tuned to ISBA communications for detailed announcements with instructions for how you can get in on the fun. You can look forward to a bookstore sale, free live CLE webcasts, member renewal incentives, social media contests, and more. View our Member Appreciation Month page for additional details. -
June 3, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court announced today the creation of a Pretrial Accountability Task Force (Task Force) to address the growing number of defendants on electronic monitoring and make system improvements in the arrest warrant (warrant) process. There are currently over 5,500 pretrial defendants presently being monitored electronically across Illinois.
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June 3, 2026 | Practice News
On May 28th, 2026, the ARDC released a new PMBR Self-Assessment Program on its Online Learning Portal. Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(e), Illinois lawyers in private practice who do not maintain malpractice insurance are required to complete this four-hour Program as a 2027 attorney registration requirement. In addition, all Illinois lawyers can complete the entire Program, or any module within the Program, for up to four hours of free MCLE professional responsibility credit. -
June 2, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC) created the Remote Access Task Force pursuant to the core values and goals set forth in the 2026-2028 Illinois Judicial Branch Strategic Agenda. The IJC believes remote court appearances increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of the courts while building trust and confidence in the judicial branch.
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June 2, 2026 | ISBA News
Perry J. Browder, a Senior Partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy, was installed today as president of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) at the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield. Browder is the 150th president of the Association. -
June 2, 2026 | Events
The ISBA Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section hosted the 24th annual Environmental and Natural Resources Law Conference on May 21-22, 2026, at the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W Adams Street, Chicago. -
June 1, 2026 | Practice NewsIn recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) has announced a collaboration between the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice’s Disability Access Committee (Committee) and the AOIC Behavioral Health Administrator.