Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive
Chicago Bar Association 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, ILClick here to access the toy registry Join the FBA Chicago Chapter for an evening of networking, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the holidays, and help spread joy by contributing to our Annual Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the ARK…
2023 Civil Rights Étouffée
Chicago, ILRegisterJoin the Civil Rights Law section of the Federal Bar Association for the 2023 Civil Rights Étouffée live from New Orleans on February 2 and 3, 2023! Attendees will participate in two days of panels on various timely topics at the…
(Free Program) Code of Silence: A Discussion on Judicial Sexual Misconduct
Chicago, ILFREE Virtual Program 1 hour Illinois CLE Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM RegisterWe are pleased to welcome Lise Olsen, investigative reporter and author of "Code of Silence: Sexual Misconduct by Federal Judges, the Secret System That…
Annual Employment Law Seminar
Chicago-Kent College of Law 565 W. Adams St. Suite 265, Chicago, IL4.0 hours Illinois MCLE (including 1 hour of PR/Mental Health credit) Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join us for the Tenth Annual Employment Law Seminar by the FBA-Chicago Chapter and hear from employment law experts on…
Reflections on the Hon. Blanche M. Manning: 1934-2020
Chicago, ILTuesday, February 28, 2023 4:00-5:00 pm – Program5:00-6:00 pm – Reception Dirksen Federal Courthouse219 S Dearborn StCeremonial Courtroom (Room 2525)Chicago, IL 60604 The Hon. Blanche M. Manning, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, passed away…
Seventh Circuit Rising Professionals Symposium
Seyfarth Shaw LLP 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL1.0 hour CLE Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:00–6:00 PM Seyfarth Shaw LLP 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 8000 Chicago, IL 60606 The Rising Professionals Symposium was designed primarily for law students and younger lawyers (under 40 or with less than…
Smashing the Glass Ceiling: An International Women’s Day Event Honoring Women Changing the Face of Public Service
Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL1 hour CLE Wednesday, March 8, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Networking reception to follow. Dirksen Federal Courthouse219 S Dearborn StCeremonial CourtroomChicago, IL 60604 Please join us for a celebration of International Women's Day while we hear from thought…
Nominations Due: Kathryn Smith Matkov Award
Chicago, ILDear FBA-Chicago Chapter Members: The FBA Chicago Chapter is seeking nominations for candidates for the Kathryn Smith Matkov Award. The chapter bestows the award to an attorney or judge who has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and accuracy in defining,…
Nominations Due: For Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Chicago, ILPlease review the request for nominations below or click here to view the official document. Click here to view the event details for Twenty-Third Annual Awards for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Ceremony. REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE…
(Free Virtual Program) The DOJ Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative, and Beyond: Considerations and Recommendations for In-House Counsel
Chicago, ILFREE Virtual Program 1.0 hour Illinois CLE Wednesday, April 19, 202312:00-1:00 pm Please join our esteemed moderator and panelists for a virtual discussion on the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative and best practices for compliance with cybersecurity…
Nominations Due: Milton Gordon Award
Chicago, ILDear FBA-Chicago Chapter Members: The FBA Chicago Chapter is seeking nominations for candidates for the Milton Gordon Award.The FBA-Chicago Chapter presents the Milton Gordon Award for distinguished federal government service by an attorney under the age of 40 or in…
Twenty-Third Annual Awards for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Ceremony
Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, ILPlease RSVP by April 21, 2023 to: ProBonoAwards@ilnd.uscourts.gov Additional Information Click here to view the official request for nominations. Click here to view and download the nomination form.Public access via WebEx Webinar number: 2304 932 5196 Webinar password: probono2022 (77626662…
When Citizenship Depended on Race: A Reenactment and Discussion of U.S. Supreme Court Cases, Ozawa & Thind
Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, ILCo-Hosted by the U.S. District. Court for the Northern District of Illinois and its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, the Federal Bar Association–Chicago Chapter and the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago Co-sponsored by the Asian American Judges Association, the…
(Free Virtual Program) When Citizenship Depended on Race
Chicago, ILCo-sponsored by the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago and National Asian Pacific American Bar Association FREE Virtual Program 1 hour Illinois CLE Friday, May 19, 2023 1:00-2:00 pm Until the mid-20th century, the United States restricted citizenship based on…
