Illinois State Bar Association | Illinois Judges Association
December 10 – 11, 2026
Renaissance Chicago Downtown
1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago (map & directions)
Midyear Meeting Registration
All attendees are required to register for the Joint Midyear Meeting. Advance Registration is accepted online only.
There is a “Midyear Meeting Registration” option that provides attendees with access to business meetings, joint programming, and hospitality throughout the meeting – including the Member Appreciation Reception & Deal Me In! ISBA Casino Night (Thursday). The Midyear Meeting Registration fee covers generous hospitality, room set up, expenses for joint programming, section council, committee, board, and Assembly meetings. All other programs and events are separately priced to permit flexibility and choices for those coming to the Joint Midyear Meeting.
Early Bird Registration is available online until November 30. Attendees participating in any Joint Midyear Meeting event, program or business meeting who do not pre-register, will be assessed the increased fees beginning December 1, including onsite. On-site registration will be available beginning Thursday, December 10 at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown.
Early Bird Fees (available until 4:30 p.m. November 30)
- Midyear Meeting Registration - $100
(includes joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Midyear Meeting Guest Registration (Adults) - $75
(includes guests of joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Midyear Meeting Guest Registration (Children 3 – 16) - $15
(includes children of joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Midyear Meeting Guest Registration (Children Under 3) - Complimentary
(includes children of joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Member Appreciation Reception featuring Deal Me In! ISBA Casino Night – Complimentary
(complimentary to registered attendees & guests) - IJA/ISBA Joint CLE Program – Complimentary
(complimentary to registered attendees) - IJA/ISBA Joint Luncheon - $100
- Holiday Reception Honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois (Adults) - $100
- Holiday Reception Honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois (Children 3 - 16) - $15
- Holiday Reception Honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois (Children Under 3) - Complimentary
Registration Fees (effective December 1)
- Midyear Meeting Registration - $125
(includes joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Midyear Meeting Guest Registration - $100
(includes guests of joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Midyear Meeting Guest Registration (Children 3 – 16) - $20
(includes children of joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Midyear Meeting Guest Registration (Children Under 3) - Complimentary
(includes children of joint programming, section council, committee, board, & Assembly attendees) - Member Appreciation Reception featuring Deal Me In! ISBA Casino Night - $25
- IJA/ISBA Joint CLE Program – Complimentary
(complimentary to registered attendees) - IJA/ISBA Joint Luncheon - $100
- Holiday Reception Honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois (Adults) - $125
- Holiday Reception Honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois (Children 3 - 16) - $20
- Holiday Reception Honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois (Children Under 3) - Complimentary
IJA Members
Illinois Judges Association members who are only attending either the IJA board meeting or luncheon are not required to register for any other portion of the Joint Midyear Meeting. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting events or programs, including but not limited to receptions, joint programming, section council, committee or Assembly meetings, does require Midyear Meeting Registration.
IBF Champion’s Breakfast Tickets
Tickets for the Champion’s Breakfast must be purchased through the IBF directly. Attendees who are only attending the Champion’s Breakfast are not required to register for any other portion of the Joint Midyear Meeting. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting events or programs, including but not limited to receptions, joint programming, section council, committee or Assembly meetings, does require Midyear Meeting Registration.
CLE Registration
Attendees who register only for ISBA CLE programs are not required to register for the Joint Midyear Meeting. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting event or program, including but not limited to receptions, joint programming, section council, committee or Assembly meetings, does require Midyear Meeting Registration..
Holiday Reception
Attendees who are only attending the Holiday Reception in honor of the Supreme Court are not required to register for any other portion of the Joint Midyear Meeting. However, participation in any Joint Midyear Meeting event or program, including but not limited to receptions, joint programming, section council, committee or Assembly meetings, does require Midyear Meeting Registration.
Refunds
Refunds, including the Midyear Meeting Registration, events, meal functions, and programs will only be refunded for cancellations received in writing by Friday, December 4. Cancellations and requests for refunds should be directed to events@isba.org.
Joint Midyear Meeting Tickets
Tickets, if applicable, for programming and events will be available for pick-up at ISBA Registration at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown beginning Thursday, December 10.
There will be no tickets distributed for the Member Appreciation Reception & Casino Night (Thursday) or the Holiday Reception (Friday), we will check people in at the entrance for both events.
Name Badges
Name badges will be available at ISBA Registration at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown beginning Thursday, December 10.
Business Meeting Expense Reimbursement
For Annual and Midyear Meetings, the Association is required to reserve a significant block of guest rooms at the headquarters hotel as well as guarantee that members will use a large percentage of the reserved rooms. If we fail to use the contracted number of guest rooms, we pay a penalty. As a result, to be eligible for reimbursement of authorized expenses through attendance at business meetings, including the Assembly Meeting, attendees who will be requesting reimbursement of expenses in conjunction with these meetings must stay at the headquarters hotels.
In the event the room block sells out prior to the reservation deadline, members having to seek alternate arrangements will be eligible to seek reimbursement pursuant to the Reimbursement Policy provided the alternate reservation was secured before the reservation deadline and after the headquarters hotel confirmed the block was sold out.
Reimbursement Forms will be distributed at the conclusion of each Business Meeting, including the Assembly Meeting, and must be submitted within 45 days of the meeting. Please note: no-shows, early departures and cancellations received outside the hotel’s cancellation policy will be billed to the member and are not eligible for reimbursement.
Reimbursement Policy for Assembly, Standing Committees and Section Councils
Accommodations
Our goal is to host meetings that enable all individuals to participate fully and equally. Please notify the Joint Meeting Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the program to allow time to make any reasonable accommodations that would allow you to participate more fully. Venues for ISBA conferences are selected for maximum accessibility.
Members with dietary restrictions or food allergies must notify the Joint Meeting Coordinator at least two weeks in advance of the event in order to provide the venue with necessary time to accommodate the request.
Although we make every effort possible to accommodate all requests, we are unable to guarantee special dietary requests made onsite.
Lodging
Headquarter hotel: Renaissance Chicago Downtown | 1 West Wacker Drive | Chicago
Conference rate: $219 single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes.
Deadline: The deadline for making reservations for lodging is before 5:00 p.m. on November 24. Reservations received after this date will be subject to availability and the prevailing rate offered by the hotel.
Reservations: Reservations are accepted online.
Cancellations: A one-night deposit is required for all reservations. The deposit will be forfeited for all no-shows, early departures, and cancellations less than 72 hours prior to arrival. Charges assessed by the venue for no-shows, early departures, and cancellations are not eligible for reimbursement from the ISBA and will be charged to the person who secured the reservation.
Special note: In order to be eligible for reimbursement of authorized lodging expenses incurred through attendance at business meetings, including the Assembly Meeting, attendees must stay at Renaissance Chicago Downtown. Please refer to the “Business Meeting Expense Reimbursement” section for additional information.
Parking:
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Valet Parking: $88 a day.
*Please note: Parking prices are set by the Renaissance Chicago Downtown and subject to change without notice. The overnight fee is valid until 12:00 p.m. on check-out day. Any time past 12:00 p.m. will be billed at an additional fee.
Health and Wellness Statement
The City of Chicago has removed all its mask, vaccination, and facility capacity requirements with respect to the Covid-19 public health emergency. See current information and guidance about Chicago public health precautions. Members and others who test positive for Covid immediately prior to the event, exhibit Covid or Covid like symptoms, or who recently have come into close contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid, are asked not to attend. See additional CDC Covid-19 guidance. During the Joint Midyear Meeting, all facility, local, and state health and safety protocols will be applicable. The ISBA reserves the right to modify, cancel, or reschedule this event if health and safety restrictions warrant it.