Statewide Calendar of Bar Events
The ISBA’s Statewide Calendar of Bar Events features event listings from Illinois-based bar associations and legal-related entities.
2026
February 2026
February 3 (Tuesday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Location TBD
Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois- HLAI. Annual Judicial Reception.
February 10 (Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois Domestic Relations Committee. WBAI Domestic Relations Galentine's Day Party. Mojo Spa, 1468 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
February 10 (Tuesday, 4:00 - 6:30 pm) Chicago
The Chicago Bar Association. Celebration of Justice Mary Jane Theis. The Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. More information is available on the CBA website.
February 11 (Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm) Chicago
WBAI, AABA, CABA, KABA. WBAI Lunar New Year Dinner Celebration. Iron Age Korean Steakhouse, 1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
February 11 (Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm) Chicago
Northern Illinois University College of Law. 22nd Annual Minority Reception.Taste 222, 222 N. Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606. More information is available on the NIU website.
February 19 (Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm) Chicago
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. Reception in Honor of the Judiciary. Hinshaw & Culbertson, 151 N. Franklin St., Chicago. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
February 19 (Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm) Chicago
Illinois Judges Foundation. Judges Joke. Bottom Lounge, 1375 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607. Registration is available on the Illinois Judges Foundation website.
February 25 (Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Franklin Park
Justinian Society of Lawyers. Justinian Bocce Tournament with DuPage Chapter. Mazzini Verde Club, 9230 Belmont Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
February 26 (Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Advocates Society. Annual Installation and Award of Merit Reception. Location TBD.
February 26 (Thursday, 5:00 pm) Champaign
Champaign County Bar Association. Champaign County 2026 Annual Meeting. Blind Pig Brewpub, 301 N. Neil St., #101, Champaign, IL 61821 .
March 2026
March 2 (Monday, time TBD) Chicago
North Suburban Bar . NSBA Day of Service. More information is available on the NSBA website.
March 4 (Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm) Chicago
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. YLS Purim Party. 440 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL. Registration opening soon on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
March 4 (Wednesday, 6:00 pm) Chicago
Illinois Bar Foundation. Lawyers Rock 2026. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL. Tickets and sponsorships available on the Illinois Bar Foundation website.
March 5 (Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. WBAI Judicial Reception. The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
March 5 (Thursday, 4:40 - 6:00 pm) Freeport
Stephenson County Bar Association. Stephenson County Bar Association Meeting. Cimino's Little Italy, 421 Challenge St, Freeport, IL 61032.
March 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday) Springfield
Illinois State Bar Association. ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL. Event details will be shared via the ISBA website.
March 19 (Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Justinian Society of Lawyers. JSEF Children's Endowment Fund Dinner. Lux Bar, 18 East Bellevue, Chicago, IL 60611. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
March 26 (Thursday, 8:00 am) Urbana
Bench & Bar.Champaign County Bar Association. Champaign County Courthouse, 101 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61801.
March 26 (Thursday, 12:00 - 6:30 pm) Chicago
13th Annual Minority Bar Conference and Reception (Part 1.) Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Regional Office, 20 S. Clark St., Suite 820, Chicago, IL 60603. Registration for Part 1 is available on the ISBA website.
March 27 (Friday, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm) Live Webcast
13th Annual Minority Bar Conference and Reception (Part 2.) Live Webcast. Registration for Part 2 is available on the ISBA website.
March 29 (Sunday, 3:00 pm) Rosemont
Illinois Judges Foundation. 2026 Wolves Game. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018.
March 30 (Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm)
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. 2026 Model Seder. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
April 2026
April 8 (Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Justinian Society of Lawyers. Nomination of Officers Dinner. Tufanos Vernon Park Tap, 1073 W. Vernon Park Pl, Chicago, IL 60607. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
April 28 (Tuesday, 3:00 - 7:30 pm) Rosemont
Illinois Judges Foundation. IJF Wolves Game. Allstate Arena, 6920 North Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. More information is available on the Illinois Judges Foundation website.
April 28 (Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm) Chicago
Arab American Bar Association of Illinois. The Arab American Bar Association of Illinois Judicial Reception and Installation Ceremony. 1240 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL. More information is available on the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois website.
2026
May 7 (Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm) Orland Park
Southwest Bar Association and South Suburban Bar Association. Judges' Night.10700 W. 153rd St., Orland Park, Il. Ticket purchases can be made on the South Suburban Bar Association website.
May 14 (Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm) Chicago
Justinian Society of Lawyers. Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. RPM Events Chicago, 317 N Clark St., 60654. More information is available on the Justinian's website.
June 2026
June 11 (Thursday, 5:00 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. WBAI Annual Dinner. Palmer House, 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL. More information is available on the WBAI website.
June 18 (Thursday, time TBD) Glenview
North Suburban Bar Association. NSBA Judges' Night. North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL 60025. More information is available on the NSBA website.
July 2026
July 28 (Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:00 pm)
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers. 92nd Annual Installation & Awards Dinner. More information is available on the Decalogue Society of Lawyers website.
September 2026
September 16 (Wednesday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm) Schaumburg
Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Northwest Suburban Bar Association Annual Golf Outing. 401 Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. More information is available on the Northwest Suburban Bar Association website.