Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Judges’ Association
Complimentary Program
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Old State Capitol Historic Site, 526 E. Adams St., Springfield
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1.50 hour MCLE credit
Join the Hon. Raymond J. McKoski for an in-depth look at David Davis, the man behind Abraham Lincoln’s political ascent. Explore their lifelong bond and see how Davis used his influence to shape Lincoln’s presidency. Discover how Davis mastered the art of impartiality and what his career as a U.S. Supreme Court judge can teach us about leadership and the law today. The program also includes a look at new treatments for osteoarthritis pain and an overview of retirement benefits and insurance updates for judges.
Program Coordinator:
Hon. Donald D. Bernardi (ret.), Normal
9:30 – 9:35 a.m. Welcome and Introduction (No MCLE credit)
Hon. Donald D. Bernardi (ret.), Normal
9:35 – 10:00 a.m. Radiation Oncology: New Treatments for Osteoarthritis Pain
(No MCLE credit)
Dr. Matthew M. Harkenrider, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Maywood
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Judges’ Retirement System: Benefits and Insurance Updates
(No MCLE credit)
Angie C. Ackerson, Division Manager, Judges and General Assembly Retirement Systems, Springfield
Tim Blair, Executive Secretary, Judges’ Retirement System, Springfield
10:30 – 10:40 a.m. Break
10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. David Davis: Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Judge
(1.50 hours MCLE credit)
Hon. Ray McKoski (ret.), UIC School of Law, Chicago
12:10 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
Lunch will be provided with Tours of the Old State Capitol available afterward.
NOTE: Please contact Tara at tsanders@isba.org if you have any dietary restrictions.
Program Information:
- Fees (lunch included):
- ISBA Member - Free
- Non-Member - Free
- New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - Free
- Please Note: MCLE credit is available to registrants only on the day of this live event. All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event a few days after the program, but credit is NOT available for the recording.
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