Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois upcoming events

Fourth District Appellate Court Roundtable Luncheon (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois (ALA), Illinois Government Bar Association (GBA), and Sangamon County Bar Association (SCBA) Cordially Invite You to Attend our:

Fourth District Appellate Court
Roundtable Luncheon

Please join us for our annual, in-person, roundtable luncheon with the Justices of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth Judicial District. Numbers permitting, the ALA will seat at least one justice at each table.

Sponsored by:

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: The Inn at 835, 835 South Second Street, Springfield, IL

Cost: $50 for public-sector and $60 for private-sector ALA, GBA and SCBA members; $65 for public-sector nonmembers; $75 for private-sector nonmembers. Lunch is included..

CLE Credit: Participants will earn 1.0 credit for this event. The ALA is an approved MCLE provider.

Questions? Christine Kowal at christine@applawyers.org

Cancellations/Refunds: Cancellations must be received two business days prior to the event in order to receive a full refund. No refunds will be processed after this time. Cancellations must be in writing and may be submitted to chrisitne@frontlineco.com. Additionally, payment is expected from no-shows.

Written and Unwritten: The Rules, Internal Procedures and Customs of the United States Courts of Appeals (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois (ALA) and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association (SCBA) Cordially Invite You to Attend

Written and Unwritten: The Rules, Internal Procedures and Customs of the United States Courts of Appeals

Join Judge Jon O. Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Marin K. Levy of Duke University School of Law for a behind-the-scenes look at how the 13 federal Courts of Appeals operate in practice. Drawing on their book, Written and Unwritten: The Rules, Internal Procedures and Customs of the United States Courts of Appeals, Judge Newman and Professor Levy will explore questions ranging from how courts decide which opinions are precedential and which appeals receive oral argument to lesser-known internal practices that vary among the circuits. The program will shed light on aspects of federal appellate practice you may have wondered about and answer questions you never thought to ask.

MCLE: Participants will earn 1.0 hour of MCLE credit from the ALA.

Location: Online. You will receive a Zoom meeting link via email after registering for this event. (Please note that only speakers will be visible, so participants need not dress formally for this event.)

Cost: Free for the ALA and SCBA members; $25 for non-members.

Questions? Contact Christine Kowal at christine@applawyers.org

Finish Strong, Start Well: Managing Year-End Stress and Building Resilience (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois (ALA) and Clifford Law Offices Cordially Invite You to Attend:

Finish Strong, Start Well: Managing Year-End Stress and Building Resilience

For legal professionals, the end of the year can bring competing pressures: demanding caseloads, filing deadlines, client expectations, and personal and social obligations. Making room to recharge can feel like one more item on an already crowded calendar. This program offers strategies for legal professionals to manage year-end stress, recognize signs of burnout, and approach the new year with greater intention. Participants will explore ways to set boundaries, navigate challenging situations, strengthen supportive connections, and make self-care a sustainable part of daily life. Through guided reflection on past successes and current priorities, attendees will develop an action plan to support their well-being and pursue personal and professional goals with greater clarity.

Location: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Please note the Union League Club enforces a dress code, which can be accessed here.

Cost: FREE for ALA members thanks to Clifford Law Offices generous sponsorship of this event. We are asking for an optional donation to the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program when you register. $50 for Non-Members

CLE Credit: Participants will earn 1.0 PRMCLE - Mental Health and Substance Abuse Credit for this event. The ALA is an approved MCLE provider.

Questions? Christine Kowal at christine@applawyers.org