WCLA upcoming events

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.

Nomination Meeting and Happy Hour (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Nomination Meeting

Join us at the annual meeting for the nomination of the
WCLA Officers and Board of Directors for 2027

November 12, 2026

Immediately Following the Nomination Meeting

WCLA Member Happy Hour

Complimentary

Maggiano's Little Italy

516 N Clark St., Chicago, IL

5:00 - 7:00 PM

There are two vacancies to fill on next year’s WCLA Board of Directors, there is an open seat for a Respondent attorney and one seat for a Petitioners Attorney.

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please submit your name to the Nominating Committee by completing this application and return it to wcla@navandassoc.com no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you on November 12 at Maggiano's!

2026 Holiday Party (12/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

WCLA
Holiday Party

Friday, December 4, 2026
5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Registration information:
Early Bird Member Ticket $150 - Available until 11/20/2026
Member Ticket $175 - Available 11/21/2026 - 12/1/2026
IWCC Ticket - Complimentary

Platinum Sponsors - Eight Complimentary Tickets

Gold Sponsors - Six Complimentary Tickets

Silver Sponsors - Four Complimentary Tickets

Non-member Ticket - $200

At the Door Tickets: Members - $225; Non-members - $250

Parking information will be provided.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

Refunds allowed up to 10 days prior to the event.

2027 Election Meeting and Happy Hour (12/17/2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

2027 WCLA Election Meeting

The annual meeting for the election of the
WCLA Officers and Board of Directors

December 17, 2026, at 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Maggiano's Little Italy
516 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Immediately Following the Election

WCLA Member Happy Hour

Complimentary

We look forward to seeing you there!

WCLA Installation Dinner 2027 (01/09/2027)

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

You are Cordially Invited to Attend the Installation Dinner for the 2027 WCLA Officers and Board of Directors

Renaissance Chicago Downtown

Registration Required

Early bird pricing available through 12/18/2026
Early Bird Single Ticket- $175

Early Bird Table of 10 - $1750

After 12/18/2026
Single Ticket - $200
Table of 10 - $2000
Registration closes 1/4/2026

WCLA Room Block

at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
for January 9–10, 2027

Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51218331

Guests can book rooms until Friday, December 18th, 2026, based upon availability within the attendee room block.

Guests will be required to provide a credit card for guarantee when booking.

Room Rate: $159 + Taxes & Fees

Dinner ticket refunds allowed up to 14 days prior to the event.

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Gavel Sponsorship, $10,000, exclusive to two sponsors

Oath Sponsorship, $5,000, exclusive to four sponsors

Dessert Sponsor, $5,000, one sponsor

Cocktail Hour Sponsor, $5,000, one sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor, $5,000, one sponsor

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