During the ISBA’s Member Appreciation Month this past May, we asked members of the ISBA to recount for us the one mistake they made as an attorney that they’ll never make again. Responses poured in and ranged from utter fiascoes to one’s pride being taken down a peg or two. We were pleased also with everyone’s candor; humility; good humor; and appreciation that in the law, as in life, we often learn most from our mistakes.
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September 9, 2024 | Practice News
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September 9, 2024 | CLE
Gain a better understanding of the Medicare appeals process, while learning how to identify the different levels of appeals with this informative online seminar. -
September 4, 2024 |
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, 2024, ISBA helped 782 people in need of legal services find lawyers.
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September 4, 2024 | CLE
Nearly 41 million acres of land is owned (in part or in full) by foreign entities … with minimal federal regulation. Join us for Part 2 as we continue our in-depth discussion on the federal and state rules regulating foreign ownership of U.S. land, including the reporting requirements of foreign investments in U.S. businesses and agriculture. -
September 4, 2024 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the inaugural application for a new grant initiative that advances accessibility and reduces barriers to equal access to courts for people with disabilities. The application and grant policy are available here and will remain open through October 15, 2024. -
September 3, 2024 | Events
We honored ISBA President 2023-24, Shawn S. Kasserman, and IBF President 2023-24, Ryan P. Theriault, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Hubbard Inn, 110 W Hubbard Street, Chicago. -
September 3, 2024 | ISBA News
The Illinois State Bar Association's (ISBA) judicial ratings by county and judicial evaluations for the November 5, 2024, general election are available online. -
September 3, 2024 | Practice News
The September Illinois Bar Journal introduces the concept of “collaborative practice,” a model of conflict resolution that can be preferable to a litigated case, promoting civility, greater control over the process, and more amicable outcomes. This is according to presenters from “The Collaborative Team Process: A Primer for Family Lawyers and Judges,” an ISBA continuing legal education program.1 comment (Most recent September 6, 2024) -
August 29, 2024 | CLE
Have you ever worked with an interpreter and, if so, have you ever considered what the encounter is like from their perspective? Do you know how to handle the situation if you notice that your interpreter is not getting everything that is being said? Are you curious if you’re doing anything to frustrate their interaction with your client? Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on what you can do to make sure you’re getting the most accurate rendition of your client’s words. -
August 28, 2024 | Practice News
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for two attorney positions.