The Candidate Report for the 2026 ISBA Election is below. All members of the association (except non-lawyer members) with their dues paid by March 2, 2026, are eligible to vote.
(N.B.: Where more candidates filed for a position than vacancies available, ballot positions were determined by lot. Ballot positions are listed next to the candidate’s name.)
Presented by the ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Business Advice & Financial Planning Section and ISBA Corporate Law Departments
Live Webcast
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Presented by the ISBA Traffic Laws & Courts Section
Live Webcast
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit
Presented by the ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section
Friday, March 6, 2026
ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 820, Chicago
Presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section
Live Webcast
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
1:00 – 2:05 p.m.
Ethical Alternative Fee Arrangements With Clients That Work
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Office Management & Economics
Co-presented by the ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy Section