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2026 Articles

2026 Annual Meeting Photos October 2026 ISBA members and guests gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis on June 11–12, 2026, for the Annual Meeting, which featured outstanding CLE programming, networking, and business meetings. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the Annual Meeting a success!
From High School to Pro: Illinois NIL Rules for High School Athletes By Nicole J. Dobynes October 2026 Imagine a high school athlete schedules a consultation with you and is ready to capitalize wisely on their NIL. Your role as an attorney, as always, is to be a competent advocate and advisor who empowers your client to make informed decisions and protect their interests. Where do you start?
ISBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section Courtside: 2026 WNBA Night Out By Whitney K. Siehl October 2026 The Sports & Entertainment Law Section's 2026 WNBA Night Out was a success, featuring an entertaining dinner and electric win from the Chicago Sky. 
A Letter From the Chair By Derrick M. Thompson, Jr. October 2026 The Chair of the Sports & Entertainment Law Section Council discusses the upcoming plans for the bar year and ways you can become involved in the Section!
A Message From the Outgoing Chair By Whitney K. Siehl October 2026 The outgoing Chair of the Sports & Entertainment Law Section Council offers gratitude for the past year and hope for the year ahead.