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  • April 20, 2011 | Events
    Black Women Lawyers' Association awards 8 scholarships at spring luncheon
    The Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. (BWLA) recently raised thousands of dollars for its scholarship foundation at its annual spring luncheon held April 13 entitled, "State of the Union: The Role of Race & Gender at the Intersection of Law, Business and Human Rights." The annual spring luncheon included a panel discussion at the Hyatt Regency Chicago before 300 BWLA members and supporters. Discussion topics included how the panelists’ organizations address civil rights (nationally and internationally), the contemporary significance and impact of race/ethnicity in the United States, and the societal effect of how TV networks & other forms of media portray women and women of color. Cheryl Mayberry McKissack (President and CEO, Nia Enterprises LLC) moderated the lively discussion between the panelists, which included Chey Blake (Vice President & Enterprises Counsel, A&E Television Networks), Honorable Wiley Branton, Jr. (Pulaski County, Arkansas), Karen Ripley (Chief Legal Officer, MillerCoors LLC), and Adrien K.
  • April 6, 2011 | Events | ISBA News
    Register now for ISBA's 135th Annual Meeting on the Banks of Lake Geneva
    The Illinois State Bar Association will host its 135th Annual Meeting from June 16-18 at the Abbey Resort, Fontana, Wis. This summer the ISBA returns to Lake Geneva, where the leaders of our Association gather in celebration of our accomplishments over the past bar year and sail forward with new plans for the year ahead. In this relaxed collegial atmosphere, memories are made and friendships renewed. So make plans now to bring the family and join us for the ISBA’s 135th Annual Meeting On the Banks of Lake Geneva! The deadline for making your room reservation (Be sure to indicate that you are attending the ISBA Annual Meeting) is on or before May 14th. Reservations received after this date will be subject to availability - rooms at The Abbey typically sell out fast. The deadline for advance registration is June 6th. A schedule of events is available at www.isba.org/annual/schedule Hotel information is available at www.isba.org/annual/hotel Register at https://webarchives.isba.org/annual/reg.html
  • April 5, 2011 | Events
    Lisa Madigan, Jan Schakowsky to receive awards at WBAI's 97th Installation Dinner
    On June 9, the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (“WBAI”) will begin a new term of office with its 97th Annual Installation Dinner at the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago.  The event begins at 4:00 p.m. with a President’s Reception, followed by cocktails at 5:00 p.m. and a formal dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. The WBAI’s Annual Installation Dinner is one of the largest annual celebrations within the Chicago legal community, with over 700 judges, attorneys, corporate supporters, and prominent leaders attending each year.  Participants and speakers at this year’s Dinner include keynote speaker Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke, and Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans.  Incoming WBAI President Deane Beth Brown, a partner in the Chicago law firm of Beermann Swerdlove LLP, will also detail her goals for the 2011-2012 bar year and unveil her mission for the WBAI, “Promoting Women Leaders in the Legal Community.” To receive more information on the WBAI or the Annual Installation Dinner, to become a sponsor of this event, or to purchase an individual ticket, please contact the WBAI office at 312-341-8530 or visit the WBAI website at www.wbaillinois.org.
  • March 30, 2011 | Events
    LAP honors O'Brien and Barry at Bartylak Dinner
    President Mark Hassakis and Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride are welcomed by Lawyers Assistance Program president Sheila Murphy to the 2nd Annual Joseph R. Bartylak Dinner at the Governor's Mansion in Springfield March 25. Kilbride was featured speaker at the dinner. Retired appellate justice Tobias Barry of Ladd and retired circuit judge E. Michael O'Brien of Peoria were presented the Joseph R. Bartylak Volunteer Service Award. President Hassakis and past ISBA presidents Herb Franks of Marengo and Timothy Bertschy of Peoria were singled out by Murphy for their long support of LAP.
  • March 21, 2011 | Events
    ISBA to co-host all-bar reception for Chief Justice Kilbride
    [caption id="attachment_18130" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride"][/caption] The Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association will co-host an all-bar reception to welcome Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride on Wednesday, April 27 at the Standard Club, Grand Ballroom, 320 S. Plymouth. The reception will run from 5-7 p.m. and is complimentary. Justice Kilbride was born in LaSalle. He received a B.A. degree magna cum laude from St. Mary's College in Winona, Minn., in 1978 and his law degree from Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C., in 1981. Justice Kilbride practiced law for 20 years in Rock Island, engaging in the general practice of law, including appeals, environmental law, labor law, employment matters, and other general civil and criminal matters. He was elected to the Illinois Supreme Court for the Third District in 2000 and became Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court last October. For reservations, send an email to events@chicagobar.org.
  • March 17, 2011 | Events
    Get your tickets now for YLD Summer Soiree
    The Illinois State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division will host its Third Annual Summer Soiree on Friday, May 6 from 7-10 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago. The Summer Soiree benefits the Illinois Bar Foundation/Young Lawyers Division Children’s Assistance Fund.
    • What: Open Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, Dancing, and Raffle for great prizes
    • Cost: $75 per ticket.
    Sponsorship opportunities and purchasing an ad in the Ad Book are also available. Buy tickets, sign up for a sponsorship or purchase an ad at www.isba.org/sections/yld/summersoireereg Deadline: All tickets and Ad Book space must be purchased in advance by Monday, May 2, 2011 Space is limited so register early! Parking will be available at a discounted rate. Questions? Contact Kenya Jenkins-Wright, kenyaj@gmail.com View photos from the two previous Summer Soirees at www.illinoislawyernow.com/tag/summer-soiree The YLD Children's Assistance Fund is a special fund of the Illinois Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable entity.
  • March 17, 2011 | Events
    IBF to honor John Kincaid at DuPage County Fellows Reception
    [caption id="attachment_18307" align="alignright" width="150" caption="John Kincaid"][/caption] Please join us as we honor John Kincaid with the IBF DuPage County Fellows Beacon of the Profession Award on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Maggiano's in Naperville. To become a sponsor and/or reserve your tickets, please call the IBF at (312) 726-6072, or e-mail Karen Kossart, IBF Development Assistant, at KKossart@isba.org.
  • March 14, 2011 | Events
    All seats taken for screening of "The Conspirator"
    All tickets for the exclusive FREE screening of Robert Redford’s new movie, The Conspirator, have been reserved. The preview is sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. Showtime is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at  the AMC Loews, 600 N. Michigan, Chicago.
  • March 7, 2011 | Events | ISBA News
    Standing Committee on Women and the Law hosts "Personal Brand" event
    The Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law hosted “Power, Prestige and Your Personal Brand” on Friday at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Among the topics discussed were: Using communication styles to create a lasting impression, positioning yourself as an expert in your niche, authentic networking with a purpose and developing a look that complements your individual style and career. On hand for the event were (from left to right): speaker Chris Beebe (theVisionaryAgency), event coordinator and member of the Committee on Women and the Law Emily N. Masalski (Deutsch, Levy & Engel), speaker Jan Anne Dubin (Jan Anne Dubin Consulting), panel moderator Kristen E. Prinz (The Prinz Law Firm), Sandra Crawford (Chair of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law), speaker Bill Moller (Bill Moller Communications, LLC) and ISBA President Mark Hassakis.
  • February 28, 2011 | Events
    Phi Alpha Delta Law to honor Sheila M. Murphy
    Former ISBA board member Hon. Sheila M. Murphy will be honored at Phi Alpha Delta Law's annual St. PADdy's Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 16 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Murphy is being honored for her outstanding community service, commitment to justice and tireless advocacy of human rights. The event will feature traditional Irish fare, friends and musical guest Seanchie. Please consult the attached flyer for additional information regarding the event.  Early bird pricing applies through March 7th.  Tickets may be purchased by check or electronically through Pay Pal at www.chicagopad.bbnow.org.