The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that Justice Mary Jane Theis will be its next Chief Justice. Justice Theis was selected by the Court to serve a three-year term commencing October 26, 2022. She succeeds Justice Anne M. Burke whose tenure as Chief Justice began in October of 2019.  An installation ceremony marking Justice Theis’ selection as Chief Justice will be held at the Supreme Court Building in Springfield during the Court’s November Term.  

Join us for this full-day seminar that examines recent caselaw updates and legislative changes from the past year. Learn more about Transfer on Death Instruments, easements, and residential new contracts. Listen to a discussion of recent trends in residential real estate and brush up on your ethics requirements.

The Illinois State Bar Association's judicial ratings by county for the November 8, 2002 election are available online. In Cook County, an ISBA Judicial Evaluations committee used the results of a questionnaire, background investigations, and in-person interviews to rate candidates for all judicial offices. Candidates for the Appellate Court outside of Cook County were also evaluated using this method.

Building a diverse and inclusive law office, managing a hybrid practice, responsibly handling social media, building and strengthening relationships with clients, combating workplace stress, and developing employee handbooks are all in the mix for the 2022 ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference, titled “Navigating the New Normal—Your Modern Practice.”