The ALA, which was formed 40 years ago, is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and of judges who serve on those courts.
The Appellate Lawyers Association is an association of lawyers who practice in the courts of review, and judges who serve on those courts. The ALA was formed in 1968.
Three-quarters of the Association’s 400+ active members are in the Chicago area. The group’s honorary members include sitting judges from all reviewing courts in Illinois.
Our mission is to facilitate closer and more effective liaisons between lawyers concentrating on the appeal of cases, the appellate bench, and the legislature; improve the standards of quality and competence in the preparation of cases on appeal; systematically review all pertinent legislation and rules of court affecting jurisdiction and procedure in the appeal of cases to achieve greater clarity, fairness, and comprehensiveness; and exchange ideas and techniques, resolve common problems, and discuss matters of mutual interest to those focused on this field.
A Guide to Illinois Civil Appellate Procedure, http://www.applawyers.org/Civil_Appeals_Guide_Revised.pdf
Cases Pending, which is a catalogue of all civil, non-capital criminal, and contested disciplinary cases currently pending before the Supreme Court of Illinois.
