2025 Joint Midyear Meeting PhotosMarch 2026The Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association proudly co-hosted the 2025 Joint Midyear Meeting on December 11–12 at the JW Marriott Chicago, bringing members of the legal community together for two days of connection and collaboration.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinMarch 2026At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Using AI-Generated Audio To Summarize DocumentsBy Mark C. PalmerMarch 2026The power of AI is not limited only to its ability to summarize large text, answer questions, or to point out inaccuracies. AI can also create: Tools such as NotbeookLM, Wondercraft, and Monica Podcast have the power to condense voluminous documents into short soundbites that can be audibly consumed with ease.
