Alternative Dispute Resolution Roundtable
Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter on Friday, November 6, 2026 for an Alternative Dispute Resolution Roundtable, located at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and co-sponsored by the National FBA ADR Section.
You’ve Taken An Appeal In A Criminal Matter, Now What?
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, in collaboration with the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, invites members of the legal community to attend a one-hour continuing legal education (CLE) program: You’ve Taken an Appeal in a Criminal Matter, Now What? The event will take place via Zoom on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST.
2025 Annual Ethics Program
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter’s 2025 Annual Ethics Program will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654. Designed for legal professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of ethical practice, this in-person event offers a comprehensive agenda covering core areas of professional responsibility. Remote attendance via Zoom will also be available.
2025 Annual Employment Law Seminar
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.
The Supreme Court Overruled the Chevron Doctrine. Now What?
The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter invites you to a timely and impactful webinar exploring one of the most significant recent decisions in federal administrative law. On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned 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: How My Advocacy Has Changed After Time on the Bench
Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter for an engaging online webinar featuring former Federal Judge Gary Feinerman in conversation with Judge Sunil R. Harjani.
Protecting the Privilege During an Internal Investigation
Join us for an engaging panel discussion titled “Protecting the Privilege During an Internal Investigation,” accredited with 1 Hour of Continuing Legal Education (CLE). This event is tailored for legal professionals, compliance officers, and corporate leaders who are navigating the complex landscape of internal investigations amidst internal complaints, government regulatory actions, and Department of Justice allegations.
Nuts and Bolts of the Trial Bar Pro Bono Program
Join our informative program on the Trial Bar Pro Bono Program and court-assigned case representation. The event will feature a distinguished panel including the Honorable Judge Rowland, Court Clerk Tom Bruton, Alan Mills (Executive Director of Uptown People’s Law Center), and Leslie Kuhn-Thayer (Pro Bono Counsel for Sidley Austin LLP).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What’s Next?
Please join us for a formal panel discussion focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with an emphasis on evaluating current successes and challenges, as well as strategizing for future initiatives.
First Amendment Rights of Students in the Context of Book Bans
The freedom to read is under assault in the United States—particularly in public schools—curtailing students’ freedom to explore words, ideas, and books. In the 2022–23 school year, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, PEN America recorded 3,362 instances of book bans in US public school classrooms and libraries.