Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Celebrates Contributions to the Law
On September 17, 2026, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois hosted “Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to the Law” at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse.
2025 NDIL Judges Share Insights with New & Pending Lawyers
On August 6, 2025, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosted its annual Northern District Practice for New Lawyers & Lawyers-To-Be at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. The event offered law students, interns, summer associates, and new attorneys an opportunity to observe and learn from distinguished members of the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL) bench. Attendees witnessed live oral arguments on real motions, followed by a judicial panel discussion centered on effective written and oral advocacy in federal court.
2023 State of the Court Address Emphasizes Major Developments
Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer delivered the 2023 State of the Court Address on June 14th. Hosted by the Federal Bar Association, this annual event emphasizes major developments throughout the Northern District of Illinois.