June 11 – 12, 2026
Ritz-Carlton
St. Louis, Missouri (map and directions)
Thursday, June 11
ISBA Mutual Insurance Company Board Meeting
8:00 a.m. Breakfast | 8:30 a.m. Meeting
Illinois Bar Foundation Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. Lunch | 12:00 p.m. Meeting
Illinois State Bar Association Board Meeting
2:30 p.m.
President’s Welcome Celebration
6:00 p.m.
Bring your family to celebrate with ISBA colleagues, friends, and families as we kick-off the 2026 Annual Meeting and welcome Perry Browder as ISBA's 150th President! We will have entertainment and activities for the whole family plus plenty of food and beverages.
The ISBA Annual Meeting Family Zone will be open from 6 – 7:30 p.m. with a special buffet and surprise treat for all registered kids 16 and under, followed by live entertainment until 9:30 p.m.
President’s Welcome Celebration: Early Bird Registration $100 / Children 3 – 16 $15 | Regular Price $125 / Children 3 - 16 $20 | Under 3 Complimentary
Friday, June 12
CLE Program | Trust Accounting After the Amendments to Rule 1.15: Tips to Protect Yourself
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Office Management & Economics
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | CLE Program: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention (subject to approval)
Join ARDC litigation counsel, Ann Pieper, for an indispensable look at the recent amendments to Rule 1.15 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Listen as she breaks down the nuances of these changes and provides an expert look at the rigorous accounting and recordkeeping requirements every practitioner must master.
Program Speaker: Ann R. Pieper, Litigation Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Springfield
Member Services and Benefits Exhibits
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Plan time in your schedule to visit the Member Services and Benefits Exhibits at this year’s Annual Meeting. This is a great opportunity for you to network with colleagues while learning about the latest technology, services and products in the legal profession. Make sure to visit each exhibitor for the chance to win prizes!
CLE Program | The Fundamentals of AI Implementation
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Co-presented ISBA’s Standing Committee Artificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law and ISBA’s Privacy and Information Security Law Section
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
1.50 hours MCLE credit, including 1.50 hours Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention (subject to approval)
Learn how to integrate artificial intelligence tools into your practice with this informative online seminar! Drawing on the latest edition of the ARDC’s Illinois Attorney’s Guide to Implementing AI, our speakers explain how common legal AI systems function, how and where client data is stored and transmitted within these tools, and how to evaluate whether a particular system is suitable for handling confidential or highly sensitive information.
Program Speakers: Aaron W. Brooks, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago; Neil Ballentine, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Business Meeting Grab-n-Go Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Grab a boxed lunch after morning business meetings and CLE programs or before afternoon business meetings and CLE programs. You may either stay and enjoy the opportunity to network with other Annual Meeting attendees or take your lunch with you.
Grab-n-Go Lunch: Early Bird Registration $60 | Regular Price $75
CLE Program | Streamlining Your Workflow by Automating Your Documents
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Legal Technology
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention (subject to approval)
Document automation has evolved dramatically, delivering smarter, more intuitive tools that streamline everyday legal work. In this program, we’ll explore practical ways to simplify document creation, cut down on errors, and eliminate repetitive tasks using solutions like text expansion tools, QuickParts, and document assembly platforms such as Pathagoras, The FormTool, and Spellbook. Listen as we break down how these tools can boost accuracy, save time, and create greater consistency across your practice. Whether you’re refining an existing workflow or building a new one, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for modern, efficient document management.
Program Speakers: Nerino Joseph Petro, Jr., NerinoPetro, LLC, Rockford; Bryan M. Sims, Sims Law Firm, Ltd., Naperville
ISBA Assembly Meeting
3:00 p.m.
The policy-making body of the Association meets to conduct the business of the Association.
Assembly Appreciation Reception
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us for something new! Help us recognize the members of the Assembly by joining us for a reception in their honor. Enjoy beverages, appetizers, and desserts in the Solarium located on the Second Floor of The Ritz-Carlton. Complimentary to 2026-2027 Assembly Members
Hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association
Assembly Reception: Early Bird Registration $50 / Children 3 – 16 $10 | Regular Price $75 / Children 3 – 16 $15 | Under 3 Complimentary