Illinois Bar Foundation

Illinois Bar Foundation Our vision is to be the statewide leader in advancing justice.

✨ Grantee Spotlight ✨June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we're proud to highlight Northern Illinois Justice for Our Ne...
06/23/2026

✨ Grantee Spotlight ✨

June is Immigrant Heritage Month, and we're proud to highlight Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors-NIJFON, one of the many organizations supported through Illinois Bar Foundation grants.

Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors provides free, high-quality legal services to low-income immigrants while also engaging in community education, advocacy, and cross-cultural relationship building.

In addition to legal services provided by attorneys at clinics across Northern Illinois, staff and volunteers offer hospitality, childcare, assistance with paperwork, and a free legal consultation for every immigrant who visits a clinic.

Through the generosity of our donors, the IBF is proud to support organizations like Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors that help expand access to justice and strengthen communities throughout Illinois.

Learn more about our Access to Justice Grants at https://illinoisbarfoundation.org/programs/access-to-justice-grants/

06/23/2026

Mental health and work–life balance matter—especially in the legal profession. Hear ISBA President Perry Browder and IBF President Juan Thomas discuss supporting one another, finding balance, and giving back through the ISBA and the Illinois Bar Foundation.

Watch and listen now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/eO_csj-2zvo

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, mentors, and father figures in our Illinois Bar Foundation community.Thank you for t...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, mentors, and father figures in our Illinois Bar Foundation community.

Thank you for the many ways you support your families, colleagues, and communities. Wishing you a wonderful day of celebration.

In observance of Juneteenth, the Illinois Bar Foundation office will be closed on Friday, June 19.On Juneteenth, we hono...
06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the Illinois Bar Foundation office will be closed on Friday, June 19.

On Juneteenth, we honor the legacy of resilience, strength, and the enduring fight for freedom.

Our office will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

As we prepare for the upcoming fiscal year, we thank Lauren Tuckey (Tuckey Law) for serving as the Illinois Bar Foundati...
06/18/2026

As we prepare for the upcoming fiscal year, we thank Lauren Tuckey (Tuckey Law) for serving as the Illinois Bar Foundation 2025-2026 President.

Since joining the board in 2020, serving on the Nominating Committee, Grants Committee as well as Chair of the Development Committee, we are grateful for the time, dedication and support of the Foundation's mission to promote access to justice throughout Illinois.

Congratulations on a remarkable year!

Congratulations to our incoming IBF President, Juan R. Thomas (Clifford Law Offices)!Juan has been a dedicated member of...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to our incoming IBF President, Juan R. Thomas (Clifford Law Offices)!

Juan has been a dedicated member of the Illinois Bar Foundation Board since 2021, bringing his leadership, vision, and commitment to advancing access to justice across Illinois. Throughout his service, he has contributed to the Nominating Committee, Lawyers Care Committee, and Finance & Investment Committee, and has served as Chair of the Development Committee.

We are grateful for Juan’s years of service and leadership and look forward to the impact he will make as President during this special 75th Anniversary year for the Foundation. Congratulations Juan!

Congratulations to Jason Blumenthal of , Condon & Bersani, P.C. on becoming Third Vice President of the Illinois Bar Fou...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to Jason Blumenthal of , Condon & Bersani, P.C. on becoming Third Vice President of the Illinois Bar Foundation.

Since joining the IBF in 2023, Jason as served as YLD Liaison and on our Development Committee and Law Clinic Grants Committee.

Jason joins President Juan R. Thomas (Clifford Law Offices), First Vice President Jo Anna Po***ck (Simmons Hanly Conroy) and Second Vice President Judith E. Conway (Cooney & Conway) in IBF leadership for this fiscal year. Congratulations Jason!

Congratulations to Judith Conway of Cooney & Conway on her advancement to Second Vice President of the Illinois Bar Foun...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to Judith Conway of Cooney & Conway on her advancement to Second Vice President of the Illinois Bar Foundation!

Judith has been a valued member of the IBF Board since 2022, where she has served as YLD Liaison and contributed to the Development Committee and Nominating Committee, in addition to her role as Third Vice President.

Congratulations, Judy!

Congratulations to Jo Anna Po***ck of Simmons Hanly Conroy on her advancement to First Vice President of the Illinois Ba...
06/17/2026

Congratulations to Jo Anna Po***ck of Simmons Hanly Conroy on her advancement to First Vice President of the Illinois Bar Foundation in FY2027! Jo Anna has served on the IBF Board since 2020 and has spent time on numerous committees ranging from Finance & Investment to Law School Clinic Grants and more. Thank you for your many years of dedicated leadership with the IBF!

The wait is over!Join Illinois Bar Foundation President Juan R. Thomas (Clifford Law Offices) and Illinois State Bar Ass...
06/16/2026

The wait is over!

Join Illinois Bar Foundation President Juan R. Thomas (Clifford Law Offices) and Illinois State Bar Association President Perry J. Browder (Simmons Hanly Conroy) for a conversation on leadership, service, mental wellness, access to justice and the power of bringing people together.

From giving back, to supporting communities and strengthening the legal profession, this discussion reflects the values that drive both the IBF and ISBA.

Watch and listen now on YouTube at https://youtu.be/eO_csj-2zvo?si=mGCXCTkIrHwigoZj

Thank you for being a part of this exciting new chapter for the Illinois Bar Foundation! We look forward to sharing more conversations with leaders making a difference across Illinois.

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