Are you ready to rock? The IBF’s signature “battle of the bands” is back for 2026! Join us as our lawyer-led bands take the stage at Bottom Lounge in the West Loop!

Wednesday, March 4 at Bottom Lounge
1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Doors at 5:30 pm. Show at 6:00 pm.

General Admission Ticket: $75 (includes food buffet, complimentary valet parking, and 2 drink tickets)

VIP ticket: $100 (includes food buffet, complimentary valet parking and open bar)

Young Lawyer Ticket: $25 GA/$50 VIP

Get your tickets here!

Sponsorship opportunities, starting at just $250, are available below.

Reduced price tickets available for young lawyers! $25 GA and $50 VIP

In law school and ready to rock? Donated tickets are available for you to attend at no charge!

(Email Jessie Reeves to sign up for YLD or law student tickets!)

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FEATURING:

Flood Waters

ICY BEE

The Hello Freaks (making their Lawyers Rock debut!) 

Opening Act: The Bisceglia Brothers

Questions? Contact Jessie Reeves jreeves@illinoisbarfoundation.org .

Proceeds of this concert fundraiser will benefit the statewide lawyers care and access to justice programs of the Illinois Bar Foundation as well as the IBF’s M. Denny Hassakis Fund, which aims to improve Illinois’ juvenile justice system, help vulnerable youth, and offer second chances to incarcerated adults through education and other opportunities.

 

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Main Stage Sponsor

 

Raffle Sponsor

 

License to Rock Sponsor

 

Awards Sponsor

Kaveny Sarmas

 

Valet Sponsor

Perry & Michelle Browder

 

Coat Check Sponsor

 

Buffet Sponsor

Dennis M. Lynch

 

Bar Sponsor

 

Headliner Sponsors

Mark & Janet Hassakis

 

Opening Act Sponsor

Jessica R. Durkin