NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE CARRIERS,
THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORS, AND COUNSEL

Please be advised that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in collaboration with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (WCLA), will co-host two Settlement Fairs in 2026:

May 14–15, 2026
October 19–20, 2026

Both events will be held in the IWCC Hearing Rooms at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago.

Employers, insurance carriers, and third-party claims administrators who wish to participate are encouraged to contact IWCC Chief of Staff Annette Roti at annette.roti@illinois.gov to schedule a date, time, and hearing room for settlement meetings. Counsel may also coordinate scheduling directly with Ms. Roti.

Each Settlement Fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days.

We encourage members of the bar to take advantage of this opportunity to efficiently move cases toward resolution.

Join WCLA at
TOPGOLF

3211 Odyssey Ct, Naperville, IL 60563

Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 - 9 PM

Secure Your Spot Today – Space is Limited!
Registration is limited to just 50 participants, and spots fill up fast. Online registration and payment are required.

Don’t miss out – register early!

Fees:

• WCLA Members: $10 ($20 at the Door)
• WCLA Sponsors: $200 (2 tickets, $100/Ticket after)
• Potential Sponsors: $1,000 (2 tickets) *
• Non-member attorneys may attend as a registered guest of a WCLA member for $75 each.
• Law Student Members: Complimentary

Organized by YLS

Connect, network and enjoy an evening with colleagues.

Wine, beer, cocktails and light appetizers will be served.

Contact the WCLA with registration questions.

Contact the organizers with any other questions Natasa Timotijevic and Taylor Matichak.

We look forward to seeing you!

Join WCLA for Member pricing for all events

*Potential sponsors may attend one event before committing. If you become a sponsor within 30 days, your event registration fee will be credited toward the sponsorship fee.

WCLA June Happy Hour 

Registration limited at 50 – secure your spot today!

Online registration and payment required.

Organized by YLS

This is a great opportunity to connect, network, and enjoy an evening with fellow professionals in the private upstairs space at The Berkshire Room. 

For any questions or additional information, please contact Sarah Antrim or AC Moffett

We look forward to seeing you!

Join WCLA for Member pricing for all events.

*Potential sponsors may attend one event before committing. If you become a sponsor within 30 days, your event registration fee will be credited toward the sponsorship fee.

2026 Annual WCLA Golf Outing
Friday, August 7, 2026

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, IL

NEW Early Bird rate—register by June 30 for just $200 per golfer. starting July 1, the registration fee increases to $250 per golfer.

Shotgun start at Noon

Golfers must meet one of the following criteria: 

Registration will Close on 8/31/2026:

• Space is limited to 144 golfers (36 foursomes).
• Sponsors (Platinum & Gold) register for golf and tables at registration and at a golf hole.
• Sponsors (Silver) register for a table at registration.

9:00 AM - Sponsor Set Up
10:00 AM - 12:00 p.m. - Registration & Lunch
12:00 PM - Shotgun Start
5:30 PM - Cocktail Hour

6:30 PM - Dinner & Raffle

NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS, INSURANCE CARRIERS,
THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATORS, AND COUNSEL

Please be advised that the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in collaboration with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (WCLA), will co-host this Settlement Fair in 2026:

October 19–20, 2026

This event will be held in the IWCC Hearing Rooms at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago.

Employers, insurance carriers, and third-party claims administrators who wish to participate are encouraged to contact IWCC Chief of Staff Annette Roti at annette.roti@illinois.gov to schedule a date, time, and hearing room for settlement meetings. Counsel may also coordinate scheduling directly with Ms. Roti.

Each Settlement Fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days.

We encourage members of the bar to take advantage of this opportunity to efficiently move cases toward resolution.