Welcome to the Homepage of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
The mission of the Association is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and the needs of the federal practitioner, both public and private, the federal judiciary and the public they serve. The Chicago Chapter is a very active Chapter with many programs and opportunities for federal lawyers, judges and practitioners.
The Federal Bar Association (FBA), founded in 1920, is dedicated to the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and to promoting the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in federal law. Our members run the gamut of federal practice: attorneys practicing in small to large legal firms, attorneys in corporations and federal agencies, and members of the judiciary. The FBA is the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.
The Chicago Chapter of the FBA has over 400 members and consistently offers a wide variety of programs and events of interest to attorneys engaged in federal practice. In 2011, The Chicago Chapter will host the national FBA Conference from September 7 to September 11 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water Street Chicago, IL. In addition, the Chicago Chapter is developing a range of federal practice subcommittees to facilitate networking and advocacy opportunities. Please consult the calendar for meetings and events as they are scheduled.
Advocacy
The FBA Chicago offers many opportunities to change and improve the federal legal system through grassroots work in concert with a strong national advocacy program.
Networking
There our many events and programs, FBA Chicago Chapter members connect with a vast network of federal practitioners locally as well as members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Leadership
Governance positions within the Chicago Chapter help shape the FBA’s future and make an impact on the growth of the federal legal community.
Learning
Explore best practices and new ideas at the many Continuing Legal Education programs offered throughout the year—at both the national and chapter levels.
Boundaries
The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association covers the northern district of Illinois and is comprised of the following counties:
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| Boone Carroll Cook DeKalb DuPage Grundy Jo Daviess Kane Kendall |
La Salle Lake Lee McHenry Ogle Stephenson Whiteside Will Winnebago |
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