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Ethics Program
3.0 hours Illinois Professional Responsibility MCLE, pending approval This annual continuing legal education program provides an overview of ethical issues in various aspects of practice. Free for FBA members Edmond E. Chang U.S. District Judge Northern District of Illinois Virginia…
Find out more »Workshop for NDIL Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program
1.0 Illinois MCLE Beginning June 1, 2017, numerous judges of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be participating in a three-year pilot program, which will address the benefits of early discovery disclosures in civil litigation. All…
Find out more »National FBA President’s Reception
Hon. Michael Newman FBA National President Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio Please join us for a reception honoring the FBA National President, Hon. Michael Newman, Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. We will also be…
Find out more »Workplace Privacy in Employment Law: What can an employer do to legally monitor its workforce?
Bring your own lunch (Cafeteria available on 2nd floor) 1 hour Illinois MCLE, pending approval FBA Members Only Hon. Sidney Schenkier U.S. Magistrate Judge Northern District of Illinois Noelle Brennan Shareholder Noelle Brennan & Associates, Ltd. The Honorable Sidney Schenkier will…
Find out more »Criminal Practice Program
4.0 hours Illinois MCLE, pending approval including 1.0 hour of Professional Responsibility Credit Gabe Fuentes Partner Jenner & Block LLP Carol Marin Director of DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence Randall Samborn Senior Vice President LEVICK Dylan Smith…
Find out more »Seventh Annual James B. Moran Membership Appreciation Event
Reception 5:30-6:00 pm Event 6:00-8:00 pm The event will feature scenes from the movie Loving, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Loving v. Virginia. Loving is the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who…
Find out more »Annual State of the Court Address
Chief Judge Rubén Castillo Please join Chief Judge Rubén Castillo as he reviews major developments and future plans for the Northern District of Illinois. This event sold out last year, please register early to ensure your seat. A buffet lunch…
Find out more »Pro Tips on Effective Oral Advocacy for Young Attorneys
1.0 Illinois MCLE, pending approval Lunch from Inspiration Kitchens will be provided Have you ever wondered how to best frame your discovery dispute at oral argument? Need any tips from the experts on how to be an effective oral advocate…
Find out more »YLD Chambers Lunch with Judge Bucklo
Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois Kick off the Chicago Chapter's YLD Month with this unique opportunity for younger lawyers* to have lunch in a relaxed atmosphere with Judge Bucklo.*The Younger Lawyers Division is…
Find out more »YLD Happy Hour and School Supply Drive
Due to the overwhelming response to our school supply drive, we invite our YLD members to join us for free at the end of the summer cocktail celebration. Please join us for a Happy Hour sponsored by the Federal…
Find out more »YLD Law Student Mentoring Event
The FBA invites the Younger Lawyers Division (members under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice) to a mentoring event for law students. This event provides the opportunity for YLD members to give back to Chicago law students…
Find out more »Game Changer: The New Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project in the Northern District of Illinois – Webinar
Webinar 1.5 Illinois MCLE, pending approval Effective June 1, 2017, the Federal Court in the Northern District of Illinois embarked upon a three-year pilot program, known as the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project (MIDPP), which imposes court-ordered discovery and early…
Find out more »Proportional Discovery in Employment Litigation Brown Bag Lunch
Bring your own lunch (Cafeteria available on 2nd floor) 1 hour Illinois MCLE, pending approval FBA Members Only This event will feature small group discussion of issues of proportionality and cost minimizing approaches to employment litigation. You are invited to bring…
Find out more »Annual Installation Luncheon
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Reception 12:00 - 1:30 pm Luncheon and Program Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 Please join the Chicago Chapter of…
Find out more »Chambers Lunch with Judge John Lee
Hon. John Lee United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Lee. John Z. Lee is a United States District Judge for the United States…
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