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.
Wen Ho Lee Case Revisited at 25th Anniversary Legal Program
On May 29, 2025, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter partnered with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (AABA Chicago) to present United States v. Wen Ho Lee – 25 Years Later. Held on the 25th floor of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, the program marked the culmination of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It brought together judges, attorneys, and legal scholars for a thought-provoking exploration of a landmark federal case.
Why Clerk? Insights from Federal Judges, Law Clerks & Practitioners Recap
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter recently hosted an event titled “Why Clerk? Insights from Federal Judges, Law Clerks, and Practitioners,” aimed at providing valuable insights into the judicial clerkship process.
2024 Annual Ethics Program Recap
The 2024 Annual Ethics Program, held on June 5, 2024, at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located at 333 Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, was a notable event for legal professionals focusing on ethical standards in the legal field.y.
Justice Douglas' Environmental Legacy, featuring Judge McKeown
On April 18, 2024, the legal and environmental communities gathered in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to discuss Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas’s enduring legacy.
Attorney-Client Privilege During Internal Investigations
On April 17, 2024, a distinguished panel convened for the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accredited discussion titled “Protecting the Privilege During an Internal Investigation,” focused on maintaining attorney-client privilege. This pivotal event targeted legal professionals, compliance officers, and corporate leaders.