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The Illinois Judges Association consists of over 1250 current and retired judges. The Associationsupports judicial excellence and professional development and judicial education fosters public confidence in an independent judiciary works to preserve the independence of the judiciary by educating the public and students and promotes a diverse judiciary that administers justice in a fair and impartial court system. President Mary Colleen Roberts Welcomes Retired Judges Committee Cochair Don Bernardidiscuss the Spring CLE event with the IJA and ISBA IJA Welcomes New Members Celebrates Retirement Membership matters toretired Judge Julie Katz current Third Vice President of the IJA. Belonging to the IJA gives me a chance to form relationships with judges throughout the state.