The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) is warning members about a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from Secretary Emily N. Masalski.
The scam email, which has been reported by multiple members, is designed to look like an official communication from the ISBA. It uses a deceptive email address — emily.masalski2@ isba.org.virrumail.com — that is not affiliated with the ISBA.
Consistent with the ISBA Election Policy and Procedures, below is the formal process for those interested in filling vacant seats in the Assembly for a three-year term beginning June 5, 2025. The procedure is as follows:
1. Identify Vacancy. Please refer to the list of vacancies shown by judicial circuit that is provided at the end of this notice.
Found a good deal on a Windows laptop? Better look inside first and see which processing chip is running the thing. In the Illinois Bar Journal’s June Pointers From Practice HQ column, Jeffrey R. Schoenberger describes the crucial differences between Intel chips and Qualcomm’s ARM processors. “For users who want a laptop that sleeps and wakes instantly, runs cool to the touch, often features cellular connectivity, and has indisputably the longest battery life in a Windows laptop, ARM-based machines should be your go-to option,” Schoenberger advises.