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.
2025 Employment Law Seminar: Title VII, Arbitration & Post-Chevron Changes
On January 15, 2025, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, in partnership with JAMS, hosted the 2025 Annual Employment Law Seminar, providing legal professionals with critical insights into the evolving landscape of employment law. This hybrid event featured esteemed panelists from the judiciary, government agencies, corporate counsel, and private practice, offering diverse perspectives on pressing legal issues.
Chevron Doctrine Overruled: Exploring the U.S. Supreme’s Court Decision
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter’s webinar, The Supreme Court Overruled the Chevron Doctrine. Now What?, examined the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. in the cases of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce.
From Federal Judge Back to Litigator Recap
On October 30, 2024, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosted an engaging and insightful Zoom webinar featuring former U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman in conversation with Judge Sunil R. Harjani. This virtual event, which offered one hour of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, provided attendees with a unique opportunity to gain practical advice from two highly experienced legal professionals. The conversation spanned topics such as effective advocacy, litigation strategies, client communication, and the lessons Feinerman has carried into private practice from his years on the bench.