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June 2018
Updates and Evaluations of the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program
1.5 Illinois MCLE Co-Sponsored by the Seventh Circuit Pilot Program on Electronic Discovery Beginning one year ago, the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program went into effect in the Northern District of Illinois, creating a new set of early discovery disclosure…
Find out more »Chambers Lunch with Judge Andrea Wood
Hon. Andrea R. Wood United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Wood. The Honorable Andrea R. Wood has served as a federal judge on…
Find out more »July 2018
Annual State of the Court Address
Hon. Rubén Castillo Chief Judge Northern District of Illinois Please join Chief Judge Rubén Castillo as he reviews major developments and future plans for the Northern District of Illinois. The Chapter will also recognize the recipient of the Frank J.…
Find out more »August 2018
Negotiation Skills: Tips for Younger Lawyers in Mediations & Settlements
1.0 Illinois MCLE, pending approval Lunch from Inspiration Kitchens will be provided As fewer civil cases go to trial and more are settled at mediation and settlement conferences, learning effective negotiation skills is more important than ever. Come join the…
Find out more »#MeToo Take Two: Liability Beyond Title VII
A complaint is lodged. The employer completes its investigation, takes remedial action, and implements additional training. The complainant is satisfied with the response. The employer is done, right? Crisis averted? Not quite. Beyond Title VII and other state discrimination law…
Find out more »Free YLD Happy Hour and School Supply Drive
The FBA's Younger Lawyer Division (YLD) is hosting a Happy Hour and school supply drive to benefit students at the Legal Prep Charter Academy on the west side of Chicago. All members of the Chicago Chapter are asked to contribute.…
Find out more »Chambers Lunch with Magistrate Judge Sheila Finnegan
Hon. Sheila Finnegan United States Magistrate Judge Northern District of Illinois The FBA Chicago Chapter invites practitioners and students for an opportunity to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Finnegan. Sheila Finnegan is a United States Magistrate Judge…
Find out more »September 2018
Chambers Lunch with Judge John Tharp
Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Tharp. Judge Tharp’s Bio Judge Tharp became a United States District…
Find out more »Cocktail Reception for New National Federal Bar Association President Maria Vathis
Please join us for a cocktail reception in honor of Maria Vathis, who will soon become our new National Federal Bar Association President. Maria is Of Counsel at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Chicago. She served as President of…
Find out more »October 2018
Annual Meeting and Installation Luncheon of the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter
Friday, October 5, 2018 11:30am - 1:30pm 11:30am – 12:00pm Reception 12:00 – 1:30 pm Luncheon The Standard Club 320 South Plymouth Court Chicago, IL 60604 Please join the Federal Bar Association's Chicago Chapter for the election and installation…
Find out more »Crisis Communication: Managing Risk in Times of Crisis Webinar
Webinar 1.0 Illinois MCLE, pending approval In an age where information and fake news travels fast, crisis can quickly develop. Crisis can result in a host of legal, financial, and reputational repercussions to your organization. This CLE webinar will address the role…
Find out more »Reception and Naming Ceremony Honoring The Honorable John W. Darrah
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Drinks and hor d'oeuvres will be served. The John Marshall Law School 304 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60604 Hon. John W. Darrah Please join the Federal Bar Association and The John Marshall Law School for a reception and…
Find out more »A Conversation With Magistrate Judge Michael T. Mason
Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:10 PM Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum Room 2141A 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604 Judge Michael T. Mason U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Jeanah Park …
Find out more »November 2018
Chambers Lunch with Judge Leinenweber
Judge Harry D. Leinenweber United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Leinenweber. Judge Leinenweber’s Bio Judge Leinenweber grew up in Joliet, Illinois where he…
Find out more »December 2018
Member Holiday Party & Toy Drive
Celebrate the holidays with the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter Holiday Party Join us for networking, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres! Toy Drive Please bring a new, unwrapped toy (of approximately $15-$20 in value) to donate to Saint Sabina…
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