Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter on Tuesday, October 6 for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Installation Luncheon, held at the Union League Club of Chicago.

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month (which runs annually from September 15th through October 15th), join us for Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to the Law. This complimentary CLE program will be hosted by the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and JAMS on Tuesday, July 21, for the 2026 Northern District Practice for New Lawyers & Lawyers-To-Be. This complimentary in-person CLE program will be held in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Dirksen United States Courthouse.

On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosts its 2026 Annual Ethics Program. This event will be held at Kirkland & Ellis LLP (333 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654), from 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Attendees may receive up to three hours of professional responsibility CLE credit, pending approval.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois proudly present Love vs. Country: How One of the First Asian American Lawyers Lost and Regained Her Citizenship.

Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 for Restoring Lives: A Reception for the Federal Problem-Solving Courts Foundation.

The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter invites members of the legal community to attend the 2026 Annual Employment Law Seminar on Monday, April 27th. Co-sponsored by JAMS and Chicago-Kent’s Martin H. Malin Institute for Law and the Workplace, this hybrid program features experienced practitioners, government officials, and judges discussing key policy developments, emerging case law, and advocacy strategies across the labor and employment landscape.

Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter for the 2026 Hot Topics, Practice Tips & Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law. This half-day program brings together an exceptional roster of federal judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys to examine the issues and developments impacting federal criminal practice. Whether you are a seasoned federal practitioner or newer to the field, this program offers practical insights and timely analysis.

Join the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for our 2025 Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive! This year’s celebration will be held at Greenberg Traurig’s new office in Fulton Market, offering members and guests the perfect setting to gather, reflect on the year’s achievements, and celebrate the spirit of the season.

Please join the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter for the election and installation of its 2025-2026 officers and directors. This popular annual event hosts federal judges and hundreds of practitioners from Chicago and surrounding communities. Elizabeth Prelogar, former Solicitor General of the United States under the Biden Administration, will present the annual keynote address.

The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter invites law students, interns, summer associates, and new attorneys to attend the 2025 Northern District Practice for New Lawyers & Lawyers-To-Be, a free, in-person CLE seminar focused on advocacy in federal court.

Join us for the highly anticipated Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter’s 2025 Annual Employment Law Seminar, sponsored by JAMS, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. This dynamic program features four expert-led panels covering key developments in employment law, including Title VII's 60th anniversary, arbitration best practices, changes to the Chevron Doctrine, and updates on Seventh Circuit jury instructions.

Join the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for our 2024 Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive at 2Twenty2 Tavern. This festive gathering promises an evening of celebration, delicious food and beverages, and connections within our legal community.