Founded in 1934, The Society of Trial Lawyers is an elite, invitation-only group which comprises many of Illinois’ top trial lawyers on both the defense and plaintiffs’ sides.  Jill was elected Treasurer at their annual meeting. The goals of The Society are to foster and encourage a spirit of loyalty and fraternity among trial lawyers; to maintain the highest ethical standards int eh trial of cases; and to promote closer relationships between and among trial lawyers and the judiciary to further their common interests int eh jury trial system.