WCLA upcoming events

WCLA July Happy Hour at South Branch (07/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

WCLA June Happy Hour - Join Us!

Thursday, July 16th - 5:00 - 8:00 PM
South Branch Tavern & Grille
100 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

"The Best Chicago Loop Restaurant with River Views"

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

Registration Limited to 50

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT, CONTACT:
Brent Schmitz or James Flannery.

Brought to you by:

Join WCLA for Member pricing for all events

WCLA 2026 Annual Golf Outing (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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:

WCLA Active Member (paid 2026 dues, Click here to renew.)
Senior WCLA Active Member (exempt from dues)
Platinum (foursome) and Gold (twosome) Sponsors may register online
Appellate Court and Circuit Court Judges
Chairman, Commissioners and Arbitrators of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Registration will Close on 7/31/2026 or when capacity is reached:

Space is limited to 144 golfers (36 foursomes).

Platinum & Gold Sponsors may register for golf and tables at registration and at a golf hole.

Silver Sponsors may register for a table at registration.

Agenda:

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

Sleeping Rooms:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center for the night of Friday, August 7, in conjunction with our golf outing. Guests can take advantage of the special group rate of $149 (plus taxes and fees. Book before Monday, July 6 by calling the hotel directly at 1-866-275-6295 and asking for the WCLA 2026 Golf Outing rate.

Need registration help? Email wcla@navandassoc.com or call 708-338-0760.

Refunds allowed up to 10 days prior to the event.

Race Judicata 2026 (08/13/2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Race Judicata 2026 – August 13

The Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association (WCLA)
will sponsor the first 25 WCLA member runners / walkers who register by Friday, July 17, 2026.

(Your registration must include your T-shirt size.)

To be included in the WCLA Team, you must register on the WCLA site here.

WHAT: Race Judicata® 2026 is a 5K Run/Walk, benefiting Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation in its mission to ensure that the law works for everyone.

WHERE: Lincoln Park. Participants will be provided with a map closer to race day.

WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:30 p.m.: Pre-race refreshments available at the WCLA tent
6:30 p.m.: 5K race begins
7:00 p.m.: Post-race refreshments and food at the WCLA tent

Contact Elena Cincione with questions or for more information.

We are looking forward to making this year the biggest and best ever - we hope you can join us!

If you do not wish to run/walk, stop by the WCLA tent for some pre- and/or post-race food, drink and networking.

Fall Medical Seminar (09/16/2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

WCLA Fall Medical Seminar

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

George W Dunne Cook County Office Building, 69 West Washington Street, 22nd Floor, Rooms G and F, Chicago, IL

3.0 General MCLE

Speakers and Topics:

1:00 - 2:00 pm: American Hip Institute
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Stellar Pain & Spine Specialists
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Midwest Orthopedics at Rush – Dr. Gregory Lopez (Spine)

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 - 9/16/2026 Fall Medical Seminar

Attend Virtually: WCLA Learning: Webinar - 9/16/2026 Fall Medical Seminar

This year's fall seminar will feature presentations from leading medical professionals covering current trends, best practices, and emerging developments in patient care. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and gain practical knowledge.

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

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.