On May 20, 2025, the ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law hosted "Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb" in Springfield, Illinois. ISBA members enjoyed this unique opportunity to connect and celebrate the Illinois Supreme Court’s historical impact on the law. Participants toured the Illinois State Capitol, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This special event culminated in a cocktail reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois at the Inn at 835, 835 S. 2nd Street, in Springfield. Trailblazing Through the Law: Lifting as We Climb was the result of three years of dedicated planning!

The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is warning members about a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from Secretary Emily N. Masalski. The scam email, which has been reported by multiple members, is designed to look like an official communication from the ISBA. It uses a deceptive email address — emily.masalski2@ isba.org.virrumail.com — that is not affiliated with the ISBA.

 Found a good deal on a Windows laptop? Better look inside first and see which processing chip is running the thing. In the Illinois Bar Journal’s June Pointers From Practice HQ column, Jeffrey R. Schoenberger describes the crucial differences between Intel chips and Qualcomm’s ARM processors. “For users who want a laptop that sleeps and wakes instantly, runs cool to the touch, often features cellular connectivity, and has indisputably the longest battery life in a Windows laptop, ARM-based machines should be your go-to option,” Schoenberger advises.

The ISBA offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in alignment with the Illinois State Courts Holiday Schedule, for the observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, June 20.