Justice Sanjay T. Tailor, a 23-year veteran trial and appellate court judge and the first Asian American to sit on the Illinois Supreme Court, was sworn in today by Chief Justice P. Scott Neville at an installation ceremony held in Chicago.
“I am honored by the trust and confidence placed in me by the justices of the Illinois Supreme Court,” Justice Tailor said. “I look forward to continuing the work of the court to ensure that our system of justice serves all people fairly and equitably.”
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is in the process of converting to a new association management system (AMS). As of Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, most of the ISBA website is back online, although some member services remain unavailable.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court effective January 29, 2026. Justice Theis has served on the Supreme Court since 2010 and retires as one of the most prolific judges in Illinois history, having served in all levels of the judiciary in 40-plus years on the bench.
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January 30, 2026 | Practice News
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January 30, 2026 | Practice NewsMarcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Third Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Chad M. Loughrey as an associate judge of the Third Judicial Circuit. Mr. Loughrey received his undergraduate degree in 2000 from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, and his Juris Doctor in 2006 from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. Mr. Loughrey is currently affiliated with the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in Edwardsville, Illinois.
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January 29, 2026 |
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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.
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January 29, 2026 | Practice News
Leading appellate attorney reviews the two Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Wednesday, January 28. -
January 29, 2026 |
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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.
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January 29, 2026 | Practice News
Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to welcome Jessica E. Chang as a Member. In her practice, Chang counsels and represents national and multinational employers in complex labor and employment litigation, including multimillion-dollar class and collective actions, discrimination and retaliation claims, employee-leave disputes, BIPA actions and wage-and-hour disputes. -
January 29, 2026 |
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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.
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January 29, 2026 | Practice News
WHAT: The installation ceremony and swearing-in of First District Appellate Court Justice Sanjay T. Tailor as the newest Illinois Supreme Justice for the First District. WHY: Justice Tailor joins the Supreme Court following the retirement of Justice Mary Jane Theis. WHERE: Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. -
January 29, 2026 |
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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.
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January 27, 2026 | Practice NewsThe Illinois Judicial Conference has unveiled its 2026-2028 Strategic Agenda for the Illinois Judicial Branch. The new Strategic Agenda outlines how the Judicial Branch will evolve and adapt to make the courts work better for the people they serve. Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., emphasized that the Strategic Agenda focuses on removing barriers that prevent litigants from fully participating in the legal system.