This May, we're celebrating you during Member Appreciation Month. We have a full calendar of prizes, discounts and giveaways, so stay tuned to ISBA communications for detailed announcements with instructions for how you can get in on the fun. You can look forward to a bookstore sale, free live CLE webcasts, member renewal incentives, social media contests, and more. View our Member Appreciation Month page for additional details.
Among the 44 sections ISBA members can join for networking, continuing legal education, advocating for or against legislation, and keeping up with the latest developments in their practice areas, it can still happen: A few members don’t quite feel at home in any of them. That’s why new ISBA sections emerge from time to time. In the past few years, ISBA members have launched the Food Law Section and the Privacy and Information Security Law Section, each of which gives the ISBA a gathering place for those immersed in these up-and-coming sectors.
Get the updates you need regarding the changes to insurance law for trade subcontractors with this informative program.
The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), the administrative agency that regulates licensed Illinois lawyers, has filed its year 2021 Annual Report with the Supreme Court of Illinois. The report will be released to the public on April 29 when a copy is posted on the ARDC website. The ARDC was created in 1973 and in 2022 is beginning its 50th year of assisting the Supreme Court in promoting and protecting the integrity of the legal profession in Illinois.
A summary of the Annual Report entitled Highlights of the 2021 Annual Reportis also available.
Join us for 20th Annual Environmental Law Conference (Parts 1 & 2).
Understanding the concept of “coercive control” is essential when dealing with abuse survivors. Yet, Illinois currently is not among states that have incorporated “coercive control” into their domestic violence statutes. But that doesn’t mean the concept is invisible within Illinois’ legal framework.
Don’t miss this online discussion that offers practice suggestions for initial consultations with prospective new clients, including how to evaluate the legal issues presented by the client and your ability to competently handle them.
Our panel of leading appellate attorneys reviews the 10 Illinois Supreme Court opinions handed down Thursday, April 21.
Join us for this special event to celebrate the accomplishments of women lawyers and judges in Illinois. Gain valuable insight and practical guidance on advancing in bar leadership and in your career. Join in honoring the success and progress of all women lawyers.