The 43rd Annual Illinois State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Invitational took place on March 14-15, 2026, at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. 56 high schools throughout Illinois participated.
First place went to Normal West High School from Normal.
Second place went to Timothy Christian High School from Elmhurst, and Niles West High School from Skokie received third place.
The Civility Award recipient was Kindi Academy from Lisle.
The Donna E. Schechter Memorial Law Test Award recipient was College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) from Lombard.
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March 17, 2026 | Events | ISBA News
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March 16, 2026 | Practice News
In his March Illinois Bar Journal article, “Don’t SLAPP the Messenger,” Bryan G. Lesser explores why the General Assembly amended the Illinois Citizens Participation Act to expressly cover the freedom of the press. The amendment, effective Jan. 1, 2026, aims to protect the First Amendment and deter politically-motivated lawsuits in Illinois courts, such as some strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP). Lesser considers how the amendment could shape future litigation and assesses strategies for both plaintiffs and defendants in SLAPP cases. -
March 16, 2026 |
Practice News
United States Bankruptcy Judge Thomas M. Lynch of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on January 1, 2027. A United States Bankruptcy Judge is a judicial officer of the Unites States District Court who exercises the authority of the court with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding under Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the United States Code. 28 U.S.C. § 151.
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March 13, 2026 | Practice News
Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to welcome Dino Koutsoubas as a Member. With nearly two decades of experience guiding clients through complex patent litigation, combined with a technical foundation in chemical engineering, Koutsoubas adds significant depth to the firm’s intellectual property practice group. -
March 13, 2026 | ISBA News
The 2026 first place winner of the Lincoln Award Legal Writing Contest is Caroline A. Veniero, Washington, DC, who wrote “Deposing the Top Dog: The Apex Doctrine in Illinois Federal and State Courts.” Her article appeared in the February issue of the Illinois Bar Journal. -
March 12, 2026 | CLE
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March 12, 2026 | ISBA NewsOn Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Illinois State Bar Association formally filled its comment in opposition to the Department of Justice's ("DOJ") Proposed Rule concerning "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys."1 comment (Most recent March 12, 2026)
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March 11, 2026 | Events
The ISBA will host a virtual program on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at noon, which will feature presentations by the following 2026 ISBA Election candidates: -
March 10, 2026 | Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosted its 2026 Lawyers Rock on March 4, 2026, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, in Chicago. This year's winning band was Icy Bee, who ISBA Mutual Insurance Company sponsored! Proceeds of this concert fundraiser benefited the statewide programs of the Illinois Bar Foundation as well as the juvenile justice causes supported by the M. Denny Hassakis Fund. PC: ISBA -
March 9, 2026 | Practice News
WHAT: Oral arguments for two cases, People v. Marshall and E.W., etc., et al., v. The Board of Education of East St. Louis School District #189 will be held before the Illinois Supreme Court and an audience of around 600 students and local community members. A question-and-answer session with Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Judges Heidi Benson and Nigel Graham, along with attorney Emily Sutton, will follow the oral arguments.