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.

For questions about any upcoming events, please contact Jessie Reeves at 312-920-4681 or jreeves@illinoisbarfoundation.org.

Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Champions Reception

Thursday, April 24, 2025 The Warehouse 17th Street Barbeque | Murphysboro, IL

Join the Champions of the Illinois Bar Foundation for the Southern Illinois Champions Reception, honoring Judge Carey C. Gill (First Judicial Circuit) and Shari M. Rhode (Rhode Law Firm).

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IJF/IBF Legal Luminary Reception

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Illinois State Library

Join the Illinois Judges Foundation and the Illinois Bar Foundation for the 2025 Legal Luminary Reception. Proceeds of this event will benefit the educational, scholarship, legal aid and lawyer assistance programs funded by the IJF and IBF across the State.

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2025 Gala

Friday, October 17, 2025 Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago

Join us for the 26th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala honoring Mark D. Hassakis (Hassakis & Hassakis P.C.).

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