Illinois Lawyer Finder, the bar’s preeminent lawyer search tool, has launched a new website. A collaboration between ISBA and CloudLaw, Public Benefit Corporation (dba ReliaGuide), the site aims to assist the public in finding a lawyer right for their case and to help lawyers gain quality clients.

It is estimated that up to 25 percent of adults have a legal need in any given year. Of this group, over half search for a lawyer on their own.  In the State of Illinois, that means that at least 1,232,335 people will turn to the internet as one of their self-search options. Many will ultimately arrive at the Illinois State Bar Association website which is why the ISBA created this accessible, straightforward, and invaluable directory to help potential clients connect with bar members directly from the ISBA website.

Mark your calendar for the Open House Party in honor of retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier. The retirement party is Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Nashville American Legion (533 E. Legion Drive, Nashville, IL 62263). There will be hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. All are invited to attend. 

Eviction law has not changed drastically over the years, that is, until the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time there have been significant, temporary changes in the law as a result of the Illinois and federal eviction moratoriums, Illinois Supreme Court orders, and the passage of new legislation. But as the pandemic wanes, eviction issues, and a lawyer’s need to understand the basics, will remain.

An app that connected traffic-ticket defendants with lawyers was engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 4-3 decision. Read the article at the ABA Journal.

In celebration of National Book Month, we're offering all ISBA members 20% off of books^* in the ISBA Bookstore purchased by October 29, 2021.

The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Tracie R. Porter as an At-Large Cook County Circuit Judge.

Ms. Porter was appointed to fill the At-Large vacancy created by the election of Justice Michael
B. Hyman to the 1st District Appellate Court. The appointment is effective November 12, 2021, and will conclude December 5, 2022, following the November 2022 general election. 

Join us for this opportunity to hear from distinguished members who have conducted successful campaigns for the ISBA’s highest offices. Learn from their experiences and gain insight about what works and what does not work in campaigns.

Don’t miss this online seminar that gives you the practice management tips you need to run your law firm efficiently. Learn how a new practice management system might better automate your office’s workflow, the benefits and challenges of moving to a new system, how to build the all-star team you need to run a successful practice, how to screen potential employees, and much more! 

The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the appointment of Ruth Isabel Gudino as an At- Large Cook County Circuit Judge.

Ms. Gudino was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Cara LeFevour Smith. She will be sworn-in on October 15, 2021, and her term will conclude December 5, 2022, following the November 2022 general election.

Back by popular demand! Don’t miss the 9th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference that offers you the guidance and information you need on a number of practice areas as we tackle hot topic issues, including: areas that were impacted by the 2020 pandemic, what the “return to normal” will look like, and what will be forever changed.