Attorneys continue to face challenges with rapidly evolving societal and technological advances, as well as increased competition from non-lawyers. Some attorneys have embraced these changes by learning to automate with new systems and adopt progressive attitudes. Others, however, remain in denial about the significant impact these changes may have on their ability to prosper in tomorrow’s environment. Don’t miss this in-depth program in which Cynthia Sharp discusses future trends, including the rise of non-lawyers performing functions traditionally reserved for licensed attorneys and the steps that attorneys must take to flourish in an age of unparalleled innovation.
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May 28, 2024 | CLE

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May 24, 2024 | Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on May 23, 2024. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law. -
May 23, 2024 | Practice News
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the opinions handed down Thursday, May 23, 2024, by the Illinois Supreme Court. -
May 23, 2024 | Events
On May 8, 2024, 13 new lawyers were admitted to practice in the Second District of Illinois. The ceremony was held at the Hemmen’s Memorial Building Auditorium, 150 Dexter Court, in Elgin. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford presided over the ceremony. Illinois State Bar Association Treasurer Sarah Toney spoke at the ceremony. -
May 23, 2024 | Practice News
In accordance with Supreme Court Rule 3 (Rulemaking Procedures), you are hereby notified that the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago. Clerks of court are requested to post a hard copy of this notice in a conspicuous place. -
May 22, 2024 | Events
Nineteen new lawyers were admitted into practice on May 8, 2024, for the Fifth District of Illinois. The ceremony was held at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts Mitchell Museum, 2600 Richview Rd, in Mt. Vernon. Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet presided over the ceremony. Illinois State Bar Association Secretary Wesley Gozia spoke at the ceremony. -
May 22, 2024 | CLE
Many lawyers find the practice of law intolerable and, oftentimes, this reality sends lawyers on a downward mental health trajectory. The guidance from outsiders usually sounds like this: Why don’t you leave it? Why not find another job? What they don’t understand is that, for most lawyers, switching careers simply isn’t an option. We have bills to pay and mouths to feed. The only answer is to find some way to make it tolerable. -
May 22, 2024 | CLE
The attorney-client relationship is an important aspect of being a lawyer, but what happens when your client appears to have diminished capacity and is unable to make reasonable decisions regarding their situation due to dementia or mental illness? -
May 22, 2024 | ISBA News
ISBA's offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 28. For all who gave their yesterdays, we thank you today and every day. In memory of our heroes on Memorial Day. -
May 21, 2024 | Events
On May 16, 2024, ISBA friends and colleagues gathered at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, in Lisle, IL, for the annual Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. The 2023-24 ISBA Award Recipients were honored.