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Judges throw pitch for internships

The Illinois Judges Foundation is warming up for “Batter Up for Justice,” its second annual Chicago rooftop fundraiser in support of a summer judicial internship program for qualified law students.

The benefit will begin at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Sheffield Baseball Club, 3619 N. Sheffield, across from Wrigley Field. A dinner buffet with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks will precede viewing of the 6:05 p.m. baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants.

Sponsored by the Lawyers’ Auxiliary Committee of the Foundation, the collegial outing will help provide full-time, minimum six-week internships and stipends to first- and second-year law students who qualify because of minority status or financial need.

The Judges Foundation is a platinum sponsor of the coordinating American Bar Association Judicial Intern Opportunity Program. Participants include state and federal judges throughout Illinois.

The “Batter Up for Justice” admission fee of $150 per person includes food and beverages before and during the game. Raffle prizes include a baseball jersey autographed by Ron Santo, a plaque with statistics of Chicago hockey star Jonathan Toews, and a variety of sports-related attire.

The philanthropic event is open to the public, but space is limited. Reservations may be made by calling (312) 554-2008, or e-mailing ijf@chicagobar.org. Sponsorships at various levels are partly tax-deductible.

One day left for Solo & Small Firm early bird discount

Illinois’ premier event for solo and small firm lawyers will be held from Oct. 21-23 in Springfield.

Join us this fall as we explore best practices for solo and small firm lawyers and provide you with “The Right Stuff” to help launch your practice to the next level

You’ll find educational sessions, networking opportunities and an exhibit hall that showcases services and products to help you expand your career and improve the efficiency your law practice. Choose from three tracks of programming – Substantive Law, the Effective and Ethical Practice of Law and Legal Technology. Our outstanding line up of national and local speakers will teach you about best practices in the field and how to stay competitive as a solo or small firm lawyer.

Come ready to be inspired by the stories that you’ll hear and the connections you will make with other attendees. It’s the only conference in Illinois dedicated to meet the needs of the solo and small firm lawyer and it only happens once a year.

Conference Highlights

Visit our Conference Highlights page to find out more about:

Free professional portraits for attendees
Fastcase training
Featured Speakers
Networking Reception at the Illinois Executive Mansion

Click here for more information

Click here to register

ISBA tent at Illinois State Fair photo gallery

Ukrainian delegation visits ISBA

The Illinois State Bar Association welcomed a delegation from Ukraine last Friday to discuss the U.S. justice system. The visit was titled “Legislative Reform in the Criminal Justice System” and took place before a scheduled meeting of the ISBA Bench and Bar Section.

Among those on hand for the meeting included ISBA member Alexandria Bell, of Johnson & Bell, Ltd., who immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine and the age of 19.

Bell is pictured at right with members of the Ukrainian delegation and ISBA President Mark Hassakis (from left): Rostyslav Gerasymov, senior counsel to the chairman of the Committee on Justice; Bell; Elina Shyshkina, a member of Parliament; Iryna Mostova, head of the Department of Legistlation on Justice and President Hassakis.

Check out the ISBA tent at the Illinois State Fair

The Illinois State Bar Association will have a tent at the upcoming Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The fair opened Thursday night and runs through Sunday, Aug. 22.

The tent offers legal brochures for the public, a Legal Eagle quiz on Illinois legal history (prize for 80% and better) and an Abraham Lincoln photo opportunity for state fair patrons who want to put their face in Lincoln’s image. There is also a laptop connected to the Illinois Lawyer Finder site that visitors can try out. Visitors can also receive giveaways including: the infamous gavel pencils, small notepads and Lincoln coloring books.

More information on the state fair is available at www.agr.state.il.us/isf/

Still time to attend Cubs-Cards game this Friday

This Illinois Bar Foundation invites you to an evening at Busch Stadium to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Aug. 13. Tickets start at $135 and include entry into Redbird Row Private Party Room and selected food and drinks. Call (312) 726.6072, or e-mail Liz Driscoll at ldriscoll@isba.org.

Special offer from ISBA Mutual for members attending the 2010 ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference

From ISBA Mutual Insurance Company:

“There are no separate forms to fill out or submit to obtain your premium credit. All you have to do is attend the Conference and your premium credit will automatically be applied on your next renewal. We believe that the ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference offers useful up-to-date practice information that may help those attending avoid malpractice pitfalls. The premium credit for the ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference applies to the 2010 conference only and may not be applicable to Conferences in future years. Please note that this is a premium credit on the renewal of your professional liability insurance policy with ISBA Mutual, not a discount on the registration fee.”

Receive a $100 premium credit on your next policy renewal with ISBA Mutual Insurance Company for every member of your firm who attends the ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference.

Special thanks to ISBA Mutual for this generous offer!

Learn more and register for the 2010 ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference. The early bird registration discount ends August 27^th, so don’t delay!

About ISBA Mutual Insurance Company: ISBA members are invited to participate in a members-only malpractice insurance plan provided by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company. ISBA Mutual, formed 19 years ago through the efforts of Illinois lawyers, specializes in professional liability insurance written specifically and exclusively for the needs of Illinois attorneys.

Winnebago County Clambake photo gallery

: The Winnebago County Bar Association held its 65th Annual Clambake on July 30 at the Macktown Forest Preserve in Rockton.

: Mike Scheurick, Gil Dizon, Aaron Szeto, and Joe Sosnowski

: Sean Nelson, Stephanie Andriola and Erik Lewis

: Michele Rock, 17th Circuit Specialty Courts Administrator joins Chief Judge Janet Holmgren and 2nd District Appellate Justice Ann Jorgensen for the Clambake

: Kevin Sommer and Ron Fiet boosted the games of Tiffany Rodriguez and Charlotte LeClercq

: Keith (left) and Nancy Hyzer (right) of Hyzer & Jacobs are joined by more recent golfers Kaycee and Emily Chadwick

: Donald L. Shriver and son Donald P. Shriver, of Shriver O’Neill & Thompson

: A foursome from Hinshaw Culbertson includes Jerry Barenbaum, Michael Iasparro, Matthew Hevrin and Jeff Spears

: Bill Howard, Jennifer Speckman and Rob Torbert get ready to tee off

: Ben Meyer gets a lift from other Barrick Switzer staffers Laura Baluch, Jody Beilke as well as Susan Dillon and Roxanne Sosnowski

: Adam Fleming and Laura Mruk of Williams McCarthy are joined by Brian DeBenedetto of Alpine Bank & Trust

: Charlie O’Malley of the Law Office of James Hursh, Belvidere; Judge Brendan Maher, Joel Huotari of Williams McCarthy and Steve Balogh of Williams McCarthy

Young Lawyers to host Day at the Races

The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Day at the races on Saturday, Sept. 25. This event benefits the IBF/YLD Children’s Assistance Fund. The $30 ticket includes admission to the park, a daily racing guide, assigned box seat, sandwich and chips, macaroni salad, cookie, soft drink and a fabulous day of thoroughbred racing.

Saturday, Sept. 25, noon-5 p.m.
Arlington Park Racecourse, Arlington Heights
Register at www.isba.org/sections/yld/dayattheraces2010reg

Registration deadline is Sept. 15.

IBF to honor Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke at 2010 Gala

IBF 2010 Gala Committee: Front row (left to right): Program Book Co-Chair Frank Sommario, Auction Co-Chair Michael Monico, Gala Co-Chair Jerry Solovy, Back row (left to right): IBF Board President Vincent F. Cornelius, Gala Co-Chair Peter Birnbaum and Auction Co-Chair Shawn Kasserman.

The Illinois Bar Foundation will honor Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke with the 2010 Distinguished Award for Excellence at the 13th Annual Gala on Oct. 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. Funds raised through the 2010 Gala support the IBF and its mission to ensure meaningful access to the justice system, especially for those with limited means, and to assist lawyers who can no longer support themselves due to incapacity. This year, the Foundation will distribute $165,000 in grants vital to non-profit organizations across Illinois.

The Gala Committee (pictured at right) is currently working on the event and confirming sponsors – with 3 major Gala Partners already lined up: Jenner & Block, Power Rogers & Smith, and Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC. Other partners include: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (VIP Reception Sponsor), ISBA Mutual Insurance Company (Wine Sponsor), Foote, Meyers, Mielke & Flowers (Raffle Sponsor) Attorney Title Guaranty, Inc (Champagne Sponsor).

There will be a Live and Silent Auction over over 100 items which include trips, cases of wine, sports tickets and signed memorabilia, jewelry and artwork. A raffle will also be held – tickets are $100 and prizes include a trip for 2 to Colorado, a Samsung 55″ 3D LED-LCD HDTV and $2,500 in cash.

Contact the IBF at (312) 726-6072 for more information.

Gala Co-Chairs

Jerry S. Solovy
Peter J. Birnbaum

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