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.
Clerkships: An Insider’s PerspectiveBy Emma G. OvertonFebruary 2026An in-depth look at clerkships that allow attorneys early in their careers to sharpen their legal writing and analysis skills, gain meaningful insight into the inner workings of the judicial process, and help shape their future careers. Learn more about the application and interview process, as well as advice for a successful clerkship.
Confessions of a Young AttorneyBy Deborah CainFebruary 2026A reflection of the practice of law from a young attorney on doing your best.
The Double-Edged Sword: Artificial Intelligence in Illinois Litigation PracticeBy Matthew WilgerFebruary 2026As we navigate through 2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly prevalent tool in legal practice, fundamentally transforming how attorneys approach litigation. Be sure you familiarize yourself with the advantages and pitfalls of AI prior to utilizing in your practice!
Income Shares Model: Progress, Not PerfectionBy Lacey K. BoulwareJanuary 2026A look at the current child support scheme in family law and suggestions for improvements to increase calculation flexibility to best serve children of all families.
Smaller Estates Are Not Always Simpler To AdministerBy Hayden R. EarlMarch 2026For many attorneys who are new to estate administration, it may be tempting to gravitate towards working on smaller estates, under the guise that probate will be simpler. Though, at first, it may seem intuitive that an estate with a single, easily identifiable asset would be easy to administer, smaller does not always mean simpler.
A Taste of NetworkingBy Molly Anne KrebsMarch 2026A recap of the YLD Speed Networking and Wine Tasting event, held on February 27, 2026, at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office!
What Elegant Legal Writing Gets Right About Legal WritingBy Jake A. LeahyJanuary 2026Elegant Legal Writing by Ryan McCarl offers several valuable, insightful tips that can be employed by young lawyers to take your legal writing to the next level.
YLD Speed Networking and Wine Tasting 2026March 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.
A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Karina’s LawBy Olivia K. BasuJanuary 2026Karina's Law brings changes to orders of protection in Illinois, particularly as it relates to relinquishment of respondent's firearms.
