2026 FBA Ethics Program Draws Legal Community to Chicago
On June 15, 2026, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosted its 2026 Annual Ethics Program at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, Illinois. The event ran from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-person attendance was capped at 50 participants, and the program offered 3.0 hours of Professional Responsibility CLE credit.
Hon. Georgia N. Alexakis Meets Younger Lawyers at FBA Chicago Chambers Lunch
Hon. Georgia N. Alexakis joined a small group of FBA Chicago members for a Younger Lawyers Division Chambers Lunch on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The private, in-person lunch took place at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Limited to twelve participants, the program gave early-career attorneys a rare chance to speak directly with Hon. Georgia N. Alexakis in an intimate, informal setting.
2026 Criminal Law Seminar Explores Ethics, AI, and the Bench
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP hosted the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter’s 2026 Criminal Law Seminar. Titled 2026 Hot Topics, Practice Tips & Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law, this annual event brought together federal judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys for an afternoon of practical analysis and timely discussion.
Hon. Nancy L. Maldonado Hosts Chambers Luncheon with FBA Chicago Chapter
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Hon. Nancy L. Maldonado hosted a private chambers luncheon with members of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Chicago Chapter at the Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago, Illinois. The event took place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in South Conference Room 2753 on the 27th floor at 219 S. Dearborn Street.
Prosecution of Jack Johnson: FBA Chicago Chapter Examines Landmark Case in Black History
The prosecution of Jack Johnson, America's first Black world heavyweight boxing champion, took center stage on February 11, 2026, as the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosted a compelling in-person program at the Dirksen United States Courthouse's Ceremonial Courtroom.
Anti-Sex & Labor Trafficking Panel Examines Preventive Measures
On January 20, 2026, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois co-hosted a free CLE program at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.