2025 Joint Midyear Meeting PhotosFebruary 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. DurkinFebruary 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?
Book Review: “Life, Law & Liberty”By Gary T. RafoolFebruary 2026A book review of Life, Law & Liberty, a memoir from Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, detailing his early life, rise to the United States Supreme Court, and prominent cases in which his legal expertise played a key role.
Book Review: “The Human Scale”By Gary T. RafoolFebruary 2026The book, The Human Scale, details the history of Palestine, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Gaza, and the Sini.
Philip N. Hablutzel, 1935-2026February 2026In memory of Philip N. Hablutzel, a dedicated husband, father, and attorney who served in various capacities throughout his life.
