Annual Meeting

June 11 – 12, 2026
Ritz-Carlton
St. Louis, Missouri
(map and directions)

Perry Browder

Please join us in welcoming Perry J. Browder as the ISBA’s 150th President in St. Louis for our 2026 Annual Meeting. You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues and attend our excellent lineup of programming.

Enjoy the flexibility of à la carte registration! Make the most of your trip to the dynamic Clayton business district of St. Louis by selecting and paying for only the meetings, programs, and social events you plan to attend. Create your ideal Annual Meeting experience at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, whether you’re attending alone or bringing your family.

We hope to see you there!

Meeting Overview

Thursday, June 11

  • ISBA Mutual Board Meeting
  • Illinois Bar Foundation Board Meeting
  • Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting
  • President’s Welcome Celebration

Friday, June 12

  • CLE Program
    LOME Breakfast Symposium - Trust Accounting After the Amendments to Rule 1.15: Tips To Protect Yourself
    Presented by the ISBA Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics
  • Member Benefits & Services Exhibits
  • CLE Program
    Fundamentals of AI Implementation
    Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on the ARDC. Co-presented by ISBA’s Steering Committee on Artificial Intelligence and ISBA’s Privacy and Information Security Law Section.
  • Business Meeting Grab ’n Go Lunch
  • CLE Program
    Streamlining Your Workflow by Automating Your Documents
    Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Legal Technology
  • Assembly Meeting
  • Assembly Appreciation Reception

Deadlines

  • Room reservations must be made by 5:30 p.m. on May 19, 2026.
  • Early Bird online registration: May 25, 2026.

President’s Welcome Celebration

Bring your family! We will have entertainment and activities for the whole family on Thursday evening. Welcome Perry Browder as ISBA President and celebrate the start of the 2026-2027 bar year. There will be food & beverages, activities, and entertainment for the whole family!

Assembly Appreciation Reception

Join us as we recognize the members of the Assembly with a reception in their honor immediately following the Assembly meeting on Friday.

Business Meetings

The 2026-2027 standing committees and section councils will hold their organizational business meetings at various times during the Annual Meeting.