Illinois State Bar Association | Illinois Judges Association
December 9 - 10, 2021
Welcome
It's my pleasure to announce that the Joint Midyear Meeting will once again be held virtually this year on December 9–10. As always, I look forward to joining our friends at the Illinois Judges Association for some truly exceptional programs. In addition to our usual business meetings and meetings of the ISBA Board of Governors and Assembly, we'll also have some great CLE sessions. A distinguished panel of judges will discuss civility, decorum, and order in the court, and nationally-recognized speakers Dana and Keith Cutler will present a program on Rooting Out Racial Bias. I hope you will all join me as we gather together remotely in December.
Anna P. Krolikowska
ISBA President
The Illinois Judges Association continues to enjoy our Joint Meeting with the ISBA every December. Even though this is the second time our associations have decided the safety of our members in the uncertainty of the pandemic warrants meeting virtually, we are excited about the ability to share our CLE program and meetings with all of our members throughout the State. We congratulate ISBA President Anna Krolikowska and the ISBA for their successes so far despite the challenges.
We urge our members to register for the CLE program that will focus on issues important to us all. Plus some judges will be role-playing and their acting should not be missed. The IJA is also celebrating our 50th Anniversary and I invite all ISBA and IJA members to hear Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis and to congratulate our Past Presidents and other awardees. I look forward to seeing you all virtually.
Judge Barb Crowder (Ret.)
IJA President
Schedule
Thursday, December 9
ISBA Board Meeting
2:00 p.m.
The ISBA Board of Governors will meet virtually at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9. Advance registration will be required for this meeting. The registration link and Agenda will be posted to the Community no later than December 2. Questions regarding the meeting of the ISBA Board of Governors should be directed to Kim Weaver.
Friday, December 10
IJA/ISBA Joint CLE Program: Rooting Out Racial Bias
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Complimentary program includes 1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Diversity and Inclusion credit (subject to approval)
With the language of inclusion continually evolving, it’s likely that people will inadvertently offend someone, even while trying to be conscious of their wording. Don’t miss this timely discussion in which our two speakers draw on their experience in promoting all aspects of diversity in their legal community. Topics include: micro-aggression, implicit bias, and cultural appropriation.
IJA/ISBA Joint CLE Program: Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Complimentary program includes 1.25 hours MCLE credit, including 1.25 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics credit (subject to approval)
Don’t miss this in-depth look at how to maintain civility, decorum, and order in the court with this online program. Listen as our speakers present vignettes detailing potential chaos in the courtroom, the applicable rules that currently exist on each issue, strategies to resolve the issues, best practices for judges and attorneys in common situations, and how to interrupt behavior before it rises to the level of reporting and discipline. Vignette scenarios include: pandemic-specific issues such as Zoom court dress code and mask mandates for in-person court sessions.
Illinois Judges Association Annual Awards & 50th Anniversary Celebration
12:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Supreme Court Justice and IJA Past President Mary Jane Theis. Registration is required for the IJA Award Ceremony & 50th Anniversary Celebration. For additional details and to register please visit www.ija.org.
Illinois Judges Association Board Meeting
1:00 p.m.
Questions pertaining to the IJA board meeting should be directed to info@ija.org.
ISBA Assembly Meeting
2:00 p.m.
The ISBA Assembly will meet virtually at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10. Advance registration will be required for this meeting. The registration link and Agenda will be posted to the Community no later than November 24. The meeting will be live streamed to all members on this page. Questions regarding the meeting of the Assembly should be directed to Kim Weaver.
Important Information
ISBA Section Council and Committee Business Meetings
Business Meetings for Section Councils and Committees requesting to meet in conjunction with the Midyear Meeting, will be scheduled by the chair of each and scheduled throughout November, December, and January. Business Meeting Notices, including instructions for accessing specific meetings, will be sent by individual group. The full list of business meetings will be posted as they are scheduled and may be viewed on the ISBA calendar
Questions regarding Section Council and Committee business meetings should be directed to the assigned Staff Liaison.
Joint CLE Program Registration
Registration is required for the IJA/ISBA Joint Programs. For additional details and to register for the IJA/ISBA Joint Programs please visit:
Special Needs
Attorneys with special needs should contact the Joint Midyear Meeting Coordinator Kim Weaver at least one week prior to the program to determine how ISBA can facilitate their participation. Although we make every effort possible to accommodate all requests, we are unable to guarantee special requests made the day of the event.