ISBA’s Solo & Small Firm Conference

ISBA's Solo & Small Firm Conference 2025:
The Innovative Lawyer: Smart Strategies for Small Firms in the Age of AI

September 25 – 26, 2025
Embassy Suites, 1823 Abiter Court, Naperville, IL 60563

Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association
Sponsored by the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

ISBA’s two-day Solo and Small Firm Conference is back again, giving you the opportunity to earn CLE credits while enhancing your knowledge and networking with colleagues! Topics include:

  • How to use artificial intelligence ethically to market your law firm;
  • The myths about managing employees and what you need to know;
  • How proper incident planning can help thwart the cyber threats facing your practice;
  • The future of limited scope representation;
  • Why creating a succession plan for your law firm is so important;
  • How the ARDC is handling AI-related complaints;
  • How to use legal research tools in conjunction with new AI-tools; and
  • Much more!

Pre-registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome!

Lodging

Book your room online at the Embassy Suites no later than August 25, 2025 for the special ISBA room rate of $179

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Diamond Sponsor

  • ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Silver Sponsors

  • Sprunger Alliance
  • Practice Panther
  • Churchill Reporting

Bronze Sponsor

  • ABA Retirement Funds Program
  • The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company
  • Life’s Plan Inc.

Photographer Sponsor

  • Sprunger Alliance

Paws for a Break Sponsor 

  • Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy

Tote Bag Sponsor

  • Legal Ethics Consulting 

On-Demand Solo Small Firm programs from ISBA's past conferences.