Federal Criminal Appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Last week’s CLE event, hosted by the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, educated attendees on criminal court appeals, particularly in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Organized in partnership with the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, attendees joined Zoom for You’ve Taken an Appeal in a Criminal Matter. Now What? This one-hour program walked federal practitioners through the life cycle of a federal criminal appeal, from the initial notice filed to the final client communication. The program’s featured presenters were Hannah V. Garst (Law Offices of Hannah Garst, P.C.) and Ruth F. Masters (MastersLaw LLC). Additionally, Saul Ewing LLP covered the program’s administrative costs.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Lessons From “Deal or No Deal”
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosted an in-depth panel covering alternative dispute resolution techniques, including mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences. Held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, its “Deal or No Deal? Strategies for Successful Resolution at Mediations, Arbitrations & Settlement Conferences” CLE event brought in 80 Chicagoland legal professionals. Hosted by Jenner & Block LLP (353 N. Clark Street, Chicago), the discussion centered on practical decision-making for attorneys in federal practice.
2025 FBA Ethics Program Draws Chicago Legal Community for Hybrid CLE
The 2025 FBA Ethics Program brought together 56 legal professionals on June 5, 2025, for a high-impact continuing legal education (CLE) event hosted by the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Chicago Chapter. Held at Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s riverfront office in downtown Chicago, the three-hour program addressed critical topics in lawyer well-being, ethical negotiations, and courtroom professionalism. Attendees had the option to participate in person or via Zoom.
Judge Beth W Jantz Hosts Chambers Lunch for FBA Chicago Chapter
The Honorable Judge Beth W Jantz hosted a sold-out Chambers Lunch with the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, offering an exclusive opportunity for 12 active FBA members to gain an inside look at her career and courtroom philosophy. As a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Jantz shared valuable insights drawn from her experiences on the bench and in private practice.