WCLA upcoming events

April 15, 2026 - Special 3 hour Spring Medical Seminar (04/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Spring Medical Seminar

April 15, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Speakers:

Fox Valley Orthopedics – Dr. Josh Alpert

ION – Dr. Sajjad Murtaza

IBJI – Dr. Bryant Ho

Midwest Anesthesia & Pain Specialists/North Suburban Pain & Spine - Dr. Timothy Lubenow

3-hour general MCLE credit

Registration Links:

Attend in-person at the George W Dunne Cook County Office Building 69 West Washington Street, 22nd Floor, Rooms A, B, and C., Chicago, IL 60602: WCLA Learning: In-Person - 4/15/2026 Spring Medical Seminar

Attend Virtually: WCLA Learning: Webinar - 4/15/2026 Spring Medical Seminar

WCLA YLS April Happy Hour (04/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

WCLA April Happy Hour

Hosted by YLS

Thursday, April 16, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Chicago Athletic Club Game Room

12 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603

This event is open to all—not just YLS members—so come for an evening of networking, games, and great conversation.

Fees:

Members: $10 online, $20 at the door
Law Student Members: Complimentary
Non-Member Guests: $75
Sponsors: $200 (2 tickets, $100/ticket after)
Potential Sponsors: $1,000 (credited towards sponsorship if done within 30 days, one time opportunity)

Registration required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT, CONTACT:
Taylor Matichak or John Morris

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WCLA and IWCC Settlement Fair (05/14/2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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.

WCLA TOPGOLF Networking Event (05/14/2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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!

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*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 and IWCC Settlement Fair (10/19/2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

October 19–20, 2026

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

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.