Leading appellate attorneys review the eight Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, November 20.
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November 20, 2025 | Practice News
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November 19, 2025 | CLE
Getting the Most Out of Mediation Live Webcast Thursday, December 18, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit (subject to approval) -
November 18, 2025 | Practice News
The November issue of the Illinois Bar Journal features two articles concerning gender violence and sexual abuse. The first is Whitney L. Barr’s “Gender Violence in the Workplace” and provides an in-depth discussion of the expanded protections included in recent amendments to the Gender Violence Act. The second is “Stand and Deliver” by Peter S. Stamatis, Steven S. -
November 15, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Second Judicial District ceremony took place at Hemmen's Cultural Center, located at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin, where Justice Christopher Kennedy administered the oath to 85 new attorneys. Illinois State Bar Association 2nd Vice President Sarah E. Toney offered remarks during the ceremony. -
November 14, 2025 |
Practice News
ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s leading mass-torts and complex litigation firms, is proud to announce that 13 firm attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for Illinois.
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November 12, 2025 | CLE
Artificial Intelligence and the Ethical Lawyer Friday, December 12, 2025 JW Marriott, 151 W Adams St, Chicago 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. 1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment credit (subject to approval) -
November 12, 2025 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission Lawyers’ Assistance Program has invited the participation of lawyers in an important survey about stress, mental health, substance use, and gambling in the Illinois legal profession. -
November 11, 2025 | ISBA News
At the December 12, 2025 meeting of the ISBA Assembly, two “Under 35” Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates will be elected, one from Cook County and one from outside Cook County. The nominees for these positions must be members of the ISBA, in good standing, and from the appropriate area at the time the ABA term commences. The elected delegates will serve for two-year terms commencing June 2026 and will join the ISBA delegation in August at the ABA annual meeting in Chicago. -
November 10, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Fifth Judicial District was split into two ceremonies—Carbondale and Champaign. Justice David K. Overstreet administered the oath to 37 new attorneys at the Southern Illinois University School of Law Auditorium, located at 1150 Douglas Drive in Carbondale. Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors Member Tom Speedie served as the speaker for the Fifth Judicial District ceremony in Carbondale. -
November 10, 2025 | Events
On November 5, 2025, new attorneys were sworn into the practice of law in Illinois during ceremonies held across all five judicial districts. The Fifth Judicial District was split into two ceremonies—Carbondale and Champaign. Justice David K. Overstreet administered the oath to 24 new attorneys at the University of Illinois College of Law Auditorium, located at 504 E Pennsylvania Ave in Champaign.