BenchBench State Bar Association · Est. 1887
The Practice of Law, Administered.
Governing attorney admissions, ethical standards, and continuing education across the jurisdiction. Every path you need is one click away.
Quick Status Lookup
Try: BA-2019-04821 or BA-2011-01337
Event Registration
Annual Conference 2026
May 12–14, 2026 · Hyatt Regency Chicago · 14 approved CLE sessions across three tracks.
Register for the Annual Conference
Earn up to 8.5 CLE credits including 4.0 ethics credits. Early registration ends April 15 — member rate $495, non-member $650.
Attorney Search & Discipline Records
Verify License & Disciplinary History
Search the official register of attorneys admitted to practice in this jurisdiction. Disciplinary history is public record pursuant to Rule 11.7.
Ethics Opinions
Recent Published Opinions
Formal opinions interpreting the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Duty to Supervise AI-Assisted Legal Research Tools
An attorney who relies on AI-generated case citations without independent verification violates Rule 1.1 (Competence) and Rule 3.3 (Candor to Tribunal).
Confidentiality Obligations When Using Third-Party Cloud Services
Attorneys must conduct reasonable due diligence on cloud storage providers and include appropriate data processing agreements before uploading client files.
Permissible Scope of Unbundled Legal Services in Family Matters
Limited scope representation is permissible in dissolution proceedings provided the client gives informed written consent and the limitation does not compromise competent representation.
Conflicts of Interest in Multi-Party Mediation
An attorney serving as both mediator and later as counsel for one party creates a non-waivable conflict under Rule 1.9 absent full disclosure and informed consent.
CLE Calendar
Upcoming Accredited Programs
All programs approved for CLE credit. Credits reported automatically.
Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
Bench CLE Institute
Trust Accounting Fundamentals for Solo Practitioners
Bench CLE Institute
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Proceedings
Illinois Defense Bar
Succession Planning for Small Law Firms
Bench CLE Institute