Irene F. Bahr, Attorney

Ms. Bahr is a former President of the Illinois State Bar Association, has spoken at various seminars, and is published in the Illinois Bar Journal. To schedule an appointment with Attorney Bahr, contact her Wheaton office by calling 630-462-1113.

• Former President of the Illinois State Bar Association

• -Outstanding Woman Leader of DuPage County YWCA Business and Professional - 1998
  -Influential Women in Business Award, 2004 -Business Leader
  -DePaul University School of Law Alumnus of the Year
  -DePaul University School of Law, Dean's Council, 2008-2010
  -DuPage County Bar Association Gabric Professional Excellence Award
  -DuPage Association of Women Lawyers 2006 Influential Woman Award and 1999 Glass Ceiling Buster Award
  -2012 Beacon of the Profession Award from the Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation
  -2013 DuPage Association of Women Lawyers Inspirational Woman Leader.

• Merci, et Au Revoir
  By Irene F. Bahr
  June 2007 Column, Page 284
  President Bahr reviews her year at the helm.
  
  A Day for Justice
  By Irene F. Bahr
  May 2007 Column, Page 228
  Raising awareness about judicial independence is more important than ever.
  
  Celebrating Women in the Profession
  By Irene F. Bahr
  April 2007 Column, Page 168
  The third woman president of the ISBA celebrates the growing prominence of women lawyers
  
  The Dream and the Dreamkeeper(s)
  By Irene F. Bahr
  March 2007 Column, Page 116
  Lawyers stand at the gates to challenge tyranny and abuse of power.
  
  Bread Upon the Waters
  By Irene F. Bahr
  February 2007 Column, Page 64
  Recently initiated programs will serve ISBA lawyers for years to come.
  
  A Second Season of Service - Master Attorneys
  By Irene F. Bahr
  December 2006 Column, Page 640
  A special ISBA committee will help retired lawyers serve those who need counsel.
  
  Judicial Independence: A Citizen’s Right
  By Irene F. Bahr
  November 2006 Column, Page 576
  Judicial Independence: A Citizen's Right
  
  The Vanishing Attorney/ Client Privilege
  By Irene F. Bahr
  October 2006 Column, Page 516
  The ISBA must fight to protect this longstanding principle against federal encroachment.
  
  Free Online Research from Fastcase
  By Irene F. Bahr
  September 2006 Column, Page 456
  This exciting benefit more than repays your dues investment.
  
  Investing in Your Future
  By Irene F. Bahr
  August 2006 Column, Page 396
  What has ISBA done for you lately, you ask? Here's what.
  
  Strength Through Diversity
  By Irene F. Bahr
  July 2006 Cover Story, Page 336
  We must strive to promote diversity in our legal system and our association.