ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

09/02/2026

Five numbers that tell you how your firm is really running. 📊

Recurring revenue. Fixed fee structures. Utilization ratios. Your IT setup. Your remote and hybrid work policies.

Virginia McGann of Integrated Back Office Solutions covers all five in one hour on Tuesday, September 15, at noon. Join us downtown or by Zoom. It is complimentary, and space is limited.

Register: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/september-2026-cle

08/31/2026

ISBA Mutual is a presenting sponsor of the ISBA & IBF Presidential Reception.

Join us Wednesday, September 16, at Hubbard Inn in Chicago. The evening honors ISBA President 2025-26 Hon. Bridget C. Duignan and IBF President 2025-26 Lauren N. Tuckey for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the wider legal community.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the reception runs until 7:30 p.m. at 110 W. Hubbard Street. Tickets are $75 and include heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar.

Proceeds benefit the Illinois Bar Foundation. The IBF keeps the justice system within reach of people with limited means. It also supports lawyers who have fallen on hard times. Its work includes Access to Justice Grants, the Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund, Illinois JusticeCorps, and partnerships with Illinois law schools.

This is a good night to thank two leaders, support a cause that serves the profession, and spend a couple of hours with colleagues from across Illinois. Whether you attend as a guest or a sponsor, your support goes to Illinois residents who need legal help and cannot afford it.

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot:

Join us in Chicago as we honor ISBA President 2025-26, Hon. Bridget C. Duignan, and IBF President 2025-26, Lauren N. Tuckey, for their service to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Foundation, and the legal community.

08/28/2026

Lawyers are in the service business. A dissatisfied client can turn into a legal malpractice claim or an ARDC complaint, even when the legal work itself was solid.

Our guide, The Fundamentals of Loss Prevention for Lawyers, helps firms build a plan to catch problems early and protect client relationships.

Inside, you'll find guidance on:

• Client intake and engagement procedures
• Communication practices that prevent misunderstandings
• File management and documentation
• Handling dissatisfied clients before frustration escalates

Start building a stronger loss prevention plan: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/fundamentals-loss-prevention-lawyers

The Fundamentals of Loss Prevention for Lawyers is designed to help firms implement a loss prevention plan to significantly reduce the risk of legal malpractice. Lawyers are in the service business. Where there is the possibility for a dissatisfied or disgruntled client, there is a potential for a l

08/26/2026

Legal services reported more ransomware complaints last year than any other industry in the non-critical sector, according to the FBI. 💻

Illinois law firms are increasingly targeted by ransomware, wire fraud, and email scams.

ISBA Mutual Insurance Company partnered with Sidebar Insurance Solutions, Inc. and Coalition to build a cyber protection program specifically for Illinois firms, featuring round-the-clock monitoring, a cybersecurity helpline, and a fast, pre-filled application process.

Don't wait for an attack to find the gaps in your firm's defenses.

Start your application today: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/cyber-liability

08/24/2026

Running a law firm means juggling engagement letters, billing, conflicts checks, and more. 📁

ISBA Mutual's Practice Resource Library gives Illinois lawyers free, ready-to-use templates for every stage of a matter, from intake to file closing.

Browse sample letters, forms, and checklists built to protect your firm and your clients: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/practice-resource-library

08/21/2026

AI tools are showing up in law firms everywhere, and they don't always get it right. ⚠️

Our latest Liability Minute breaks down three AI risk areas Illinois lawyers should know:

1) Fabricated case citations

2) Biased imagery

3) Deepfake authenticity problems

Plus, what the state's new AI standard means for your practice.

Take a Liability Minute: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/ai-risks-illinois-lawyers

AI risks for Illinois lawyers rarely announce themselves before they cause damage. During a presentation to the Chicago Bar Association, the results were revealing. A basic chatbot readily drafted routine correspondence.

08/19/2026

Less than one month away! 📅

ISBA Mutual's complimentary Lunch and Learn, Integrated Back Office & 5-Point Solutions, hits Chicago on September 15. Featured speaker Virginia McGann of Integrated Back Office Solutions will share practical strategies for running a stronger, more efficient firm.

Attend in person or online via Zoom: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/september-2026-cle

Join ISBA Mutual Insurance Company on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for our hybrid CLE program, Integrated Back Office & 5-Point Solutions.

08/17/2026

Today is National Workers' Comp Adjuster Day. 👏

Adjusters do quiet, essential work. When someone gets hurt on the job, they move the process forward, coordinate care, and help people get back to work.

Illinois law firms with employees are required to carry workers' comp protection. Sidebar Insurance Solutions administers a program built specifically for ISBA Mutual policyholders.

Request a free proposal and a no-cost assessment of your firm's needs: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/il-workers-comp

08/14/2026

August 14th is National Financial Awareness Day. 💰

For law firms, that means looking at billing practices, not just the books.

Fee disputes are behind a lot of malpractice complaints against lawyers. A late invoice or a collections letter can turn into a much bigger problem fast.

ISBA Mutual put together a free guide on billing, fee collection, and proper handling of client funds.

Download it here: https://qrcode.isbamutual.com/billing-collecting-fees

Fee disputes are at the heart of many legal malpractice claims. When a lawyer sues their client for unpaid fees, the lawyer will inevitably be countersued for legal malpractice, or a grievance with the disciplinary agency will be filed. In some cases, merely mailing a final bill triggers threats of

08/12/2026

ISBA Mutual is proud to stand behind the Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program as their 2026 champion sponsor 🤝

Since 1980, LAP has offered free and confidential support to Illinois judges, lawyers, and law students facing stress, burnout, anxiety, or substance use challenges. Every conversation stays protected.

Real problems. Real help. Real experts.