Leading appellate attorneys review the four Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, May 21.
The Illinois Supreme Court issued attorney disciplinary orders during its May 2026 Term of Court.
An update on the work of the ISBA's Rural Practice Initiative.
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May 22, 2026 | Practice News
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May 21, 2026 | CLE
Resilience and Emotional Skills for Overloaded Professionals Live Webcast Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 – 2:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit (subject to approval) -
May 21, 2026 | Events
On May 6, 2026, new attorneys were admitted to practice law in Illinois across all five judicial districts. Justice Mary K. O'Brien administered the oath to 32 new attorneys during 3rd Judicial District ceremony at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, IL. Perry Browder, President-Elect of the Illinois State Bar Association, was the ceremony's speaker. PC: Illinois State Bar Association -
May 20, 2026 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court issued attorney disciplinary orders during its May 2026 Term of Court. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law. -
May 20, 2026 | Practice News
Following the retirement of First District Appellate Court Clerk Thomas D. Palella on April 30, 2026, the First District has announced the elevation of Tina Schillaci and Lisa Franklin to the roles of Clerk and Chief Deputy Clerk, respectively. -
May 19, 2026 | Events
The Illinois Judges Association (IJA) and Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) hosted the IJA/ISBA Spring Seminar 2026 on May 12, 2026, at the Old State Capitol Historic Site in Springfield, IL. -
May 19, 2026 | Practice News
CHICAGO, May 19, 2026 – Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres (“CFDB”) today announced that Joshua Abern has joined the Firm as a Partner and will chair its Private Client Services and Family Enterprise practices, further strengthening CFDB’s private client capabilities for ultra-high-net-worth clients and multigenerational family enterprises. CFDB continues its growth as one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing certified women-owned law firms. -
May 19, 2026 | Practice News
ALTON, Ill. – For the 15th consecutive year, Simmons Hanly Conroy has renewed its platinum sponsorship of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), reaffirming a partnership that has made the firm the nonprofit's longest-running corporate supporter. -
May 18, 2026 | Practice News
In his May Illinois Bar Journal article, “Goods? Services? Both?,” William G. Beatty discusses the fine lines between the sale of goods and the sale of services. Deciding where the lines fall becomes critical in determining the respective rights of buyers and sellers. -
May 18, 2026 | CLE
What’s New in Illinois Mental Health Law? Live Webcast Wednesday, June 3, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 1.25 hours MCLE credit, including 1.25 hours Mental Health & Substance Abuse credit (subject to approval)