2026 Women in the Law Symposium

Join us in person for the 2026 Women in the Law Symposium! This event is all about celebrating and empowering women in the legal field. Connect, learn, and be inspired by amazing speakers and peers. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow and shine with fellow trailblazers in law. See you there!

Info: Nationally recognized trial lawyer Mary Anne Sedey will reflect on landmark cases that helped shape federal employment law, as well as what it truly means to be a litigator. This CLE is part career retrospective, part litigation masterclass, and part roadmap for the next generation of women trial lawyers—highlighting the resilience, strategy, and tireless advocacy that have defined Mary Anne's extraordinary 50-year career.

Info: Judge A has a powerful story to tell about what she learned presiding over the Larry Nassar sentencing hearing. Drawing on the dynamics of life, language & the law intersecting, she will share her perspectives on working with victims and finding your power through voice, choice and action.

Info: A Southern Illinois native, Judge St. Eve will talk about her decades-long career, the lessons she has learned along the way, and her advice for future lawyers.

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Host or Publisher Federal Bar Association of Southern Illinois