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The mission of ISBA Tort Law Section
- To enhance the knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers who devote their time to the practice of tort law in all its substantive branches both on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants;
- To disseminate current tort law information, such as proposed legislation and case law to members and explain any impact it may have on members’ tort practices;
- To educate tort practitioners in the substantive branches of tort law through continuing legal education programs Tort Trends publications, and use of its listservs;
- To promote diversity among its membership;
- To encourage mentoring programs in conjunction with the young lawyers division encouraging and offering advise to younger lawyers desiring to investigate the practice of tort law;
- To promote and encourage the professional, civil, and ethical practice of tort law at all times; and
- To promote improvements in the tort system, to protect the rights of tort litigants, and ensure the administration of justice.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — May 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Disclosure Deadlines | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Ordaz v. Hurst, 2026 IL App (4th) 251372 (August 20, 2026) Peoria Co. (DOHERTY) Affirmed. -
Defamation | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Soloway v. ALM Global, LLC, No. 24-3104 (August 18, 2026) (MALDONADO) Affirmed. -
Medical Malpractice | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Herrera v. U.S., No. 25-2428 (August 14, 2026) (PER CURIAM) Affirmed. -
Medical Malpractice | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Wakenight v. Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, 2026 IL App (4th) 251048 (August 14, 2026) Lee Co. (STEIGMANN) Affirmed. -
Wrongful Death | 5th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
McKinney v. A.W. Chesterton Company, 2026 IL App (5th) 250228 (August 11, 2026) Madison Co. (CATES) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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September 10Chicago
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September 15 to January 26Online
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October 8Online
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October 14Online
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October 20Online
Tools and Resources
- Tort Law discussion group is available to section members via the Tort Law community in ISBA Central
- The Tort Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links
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