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.
Women's History Month Panel Showcases Endless Career Opportunities for Lawyers
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter kicked off its Women’s History Month panel on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office with a dynamic and inspiring afternoon of professional insight, career wisdom, and legal community building.
Hon. Manish S. Shah Hosted an Exclusive FBA Luncheon for Young Attorneys
Hon. Manish S. Shah hosted an exclusive luncheon on January 29, 2025, at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago for Federal Bar Association (FBA) Chicago Chapter members under 40 years old or with less than ten years of legal experience. The event provided a small-group setting, allowing attorneys to engage in a direct conversation with Judge Shah about federal litigation, courtroom advocacy, and judicial expectations.
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.
Looking Back and Moving Forward: A Reflection on Women in Law
On March 19th, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter organized a special Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session titled “Looking Back & Moving Forward: Where We Are, Where We’ve Been, and What’s Next,” in honor of Women’s History Month.
Trial Bar Pro Bono Program: Exploring the Nuts and Bolts
The Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter recently organized a webinar on March 8, 2024, titled “The Nuts and Bolts of The Trial Bar Pro Bono Program”. This webinar provided an in-depth analysis of the pro bono efforts within the federal bar as it relates to assigned cases.