Events
The Illinois Bar Foundation hosts a variety of first-class events each year.
Whether you’re interested in a black-tie Gala, a rockin’ concert fundraiser, or receptions honoring leaders in legal communities around Illinois, there is something for you. Learn more and get involved by attending or sponsoring one of our signature events.
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, March 6, 2025: ISBA/IBF Next Gen Bar CLE & Luncheon
Thursday, March 13, 2025: IBF Lawyers Rock at Bottom Lounge in Chicago
Tuesday, May 13, 2025: IJF/IBF Legal Luminary Reception at the Illinois State Library in Springfield
Friday, October 17, 2025: IBF Black Tie Gala
More details and registration coming soon! For questions about any upcoming events, please contact Jessie Reeves at 312-920-4681 or jreeves@illinoisbarfoundation.org.
Upcoming Events
ISBA NextGen Bar Exam Symposium
Friday, March 7, 2025 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Join the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Legal Education, Admission and Compliance to learn more about the implementation of the NextGen Bar Exam and the effort to help Illinois law students become Practice Ready.
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Lawyers Rock 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025 Bottom Lounge
Are you ready to rock? The IBF’s signature “battle of the bands” is back for 2025 at Bottom Lounge in Chicago’s West Loop! Join us as our lawyer-led bands take the stage to compete for the titles of Best Band and Fan Favorite! Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Bottom Lounge 1375 W Lake St, Chicago,…
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