Chambers Lunch with Judge Lee
This event is exclusive to FBA Members.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter invites its members to a private lunch with Hon. John Z. Lee. This in-person gathering will take place in the South Conference Room 2753 on the 27th Floor of the Dirksen United States Courthouse, located at 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604.
Open exclusively to FBA member attorneys, this event is limited to just 12 participants and offers a rare opportunity to engage with Judge Lee in a small, informal setting. While attendance is complimentary, there is a $25 fee to cover lunch from Inspiration Kitchens, advertising, and related administrative costs for the event.
Please note: Attorneys who have active matters before Judge Lee are not eligible to attend. Register soon, as spots are limited and will fill quickly.
About Hon. John Z. Lee
On April 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Judge John Z. Lee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to the seat being vacated by Judge Diane P. Wood, who took senior status. Prior to that, Judge Lee served as a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois, beginning in 2012.
He was the first Korean American ever to serve as an Article III federal judge in the Northern District and only the second Korean American to serve as a federal district court judge. Before joining the bench, Judge Lee was a trial attorney in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and worked for 18 years in private practice. When confirmed to the Seventh Circuit on September 7, 2022, Judge Lee became the first Asian American judge in the court’s history.
Sign up for below the Chambers Lunch with Judge Lee
Exclusive to FBA members, the Hon. John Z. Lee will host a Chambers Luncheon on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. While the event is complimentary, but the cost of the event covers lunch, advertising, and other administrative costs. Space is limited to 12 attendees. Sign up to reserve your spot!
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