YLD Speed Networking and Wine Tasting 2026Young Lawyers Division, March 2026The YLD Speed Networking and Wine Tasting events on February 27 provided an opportunity for young lawyers and law students to meet and connect with colleagues. Proceeds from the Wine Tasting benefited the YLD’s Children’s Assistance Fund, which provides grants to organizations across the state related to children and law.
You Can Run but Can’t Hide: Service via Social Media, Email, and Text MessagesBy Hon. Alon Stein & Hon. Yolanda SayreCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2026Have you ever had that elusive defendant that was dodging service? How amazing would it be if you could text the summons and complaint to that defendant or serve him or her via Facebook through an account where he or she had continuously posted pictures of their lavish vacation? The good news is: you can!
You Have a Right for Discovery and a Hearing: When Defending 2-619 Motions To Dismiss You Can Seek Discovery and Have an Evidentiary HearingBy Hon. Alon SteinCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2026When served with a 2-619 Motion to Dismiss early in litigation, the respondent needs to know that there are tools at its disposal to prevent a potential rush to judgment, such as discovery and an evidentiary hearing. Carefully review the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, Illinois Rules of Evidence, and Illinois Supreme Court Rules for the tools that can be used to combat a 2-619 Motion to Dismiss.
You Just Have To Love Some LawyersSenior Lawyers, February 2026A humorous anecdote about the red tape hurdles of governmental bureaucracy.
A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Karina’s LawBy Olivia K. BasuYoung Lawyers Division, January 2026Karina's Law brings changes to orders of protection in Illinois, particularly as it relates to relinquishment of respondent's firearms.
A Young Lawyer’s Thoughts on the Multigenerational Law OfficeBy David GuerraYoung Lawyers Division, April 2026A multigenerational law practice can be beneficial for all involved, from instilling wisdom after decades of law practice to younger generations, to upgrading or teaching seasoned generations about technological advancements, and everything in between.
