Announcement! Illinois State Bar Association holds “Defending Democracy: Protecting the Rule of Law” Symposium 2026 on May 8th 9-5:00 pm!
Friday, 8th May 2026
9:00-5:00 p.m.
ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 820, Chicago
Don’t miss this full-day symposium that focuses on strengthening public understanding of the rule of law and the vital role the legal profession plays in defending democracy.
Topics include: what we can learn from international law’s shift toward individual rights – rather than just nation-state relations – to better understand U.S. challenges; how free speech, the right to protest, and immigrant speech rights tie into the rule of law; the roles of lawyers, judges, and bar associations in safeguarding participation and expression; understanding the importance of ethics, professional responsibility, and public service; and much more. The program is presented by the ISBA Human & Civil Rights Section and co-presented by the ISBA Bench & Bar Section, ISBA Diversity Leadership Council, and ISBA’s Standing Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities. It qualifies for 6.0 hours MCLE credit.
Friday, May 8, 2026
ISBA Regional Office, 20 S. Clark Street, Suite 820, Chicago
Symposium – 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Complimentary Networking Reception: 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
$75/Members; $310/Non-Members; $25/NGO and Government Lawyers