CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
“Education and DEI Initiatives: State vs. Federal,” is from noon to 1 p.m. in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. The panel discussion is free and open to the public.
The panelists are:
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September 8, 2025 |
Events
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September 8, 2025 | Practice News
A leading appellate attorney reviews the Illinois Supreme Court opinion handed down Thursday, August 28. -
September 8, 2025 | Practice News
In his September Illinois Bar Journal article, “Powering Up Your POAs,” attorney Gary R. Gehlbach shows how using the statutory form without significant additions and modifications is fraught in its acceptability by third parties. The problem is not with the comprehensiveness of the form or the statute, Gehlbach states. -
September 5, 2025 | CLE
Movies often depict lawyers behaving badly, acting unprofessionally, or blatantly violating rules of professional conduct – all for the sake of entertainment. But in real life, attorneys need to avoid these gaffes at all costs, learn from their mistake when they do occur, and understand the consequences that may arise in the aftermath. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Stuart Teicher as he examines both the obvious and subtle ethics violations being committed by lawyers in the movies and on television. -
September 4, 2025 |
Events
The Administrative Hearings Department is partnering with community organizations and the Cook County government at the Driver's License Reinstatement Expo taking place on September 13 at Malcolm X College. They are in need of four attorneys who are willing to volunteer their time at the Expo by providing legal consultation to petitioners seeking reinstatement.
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September 4, 2025 | People
MILWAUKEE, WI – Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor and employment law firms, announced that Joseph Needham has joined the firm as an Attorney in its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice. -
September 3, 2025 |
Member Services | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association’s Lawyer Finder Service provides referrals to local lawyers Mondays through Fridays. The Service makes referrals in a number of areas of law. For the month of August, 2025, the ISBA helped 966 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
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September 2, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) released a call for nominations today for two awards, the Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award and The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award. These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to increasing access to the court system by improving the experience of litigants. -
September 2, 2025 | Practice News
There is no such thing as a typical Illinois State Bar Association member. But there’s a good chance one works in a firm with fewer than five attorneys and puts in a little more than 40 hours per week. They bill an hourly rate of $337—although many also offer flat fees and some offer contingent fees—and earn a median of $144,000 per year (but an average of $172,000). Prior or existing client relationships or various types of referrals provide their primary source of business. -
August 29, 2025 | CLE
Attend one or all of this four-part series that gives you an in-depth overview of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act! Overview and Compliance Tips Live Webcast | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:05pm 1 hour MCLE credit