This evening, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth addressed members of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Senator Duckworth remarked on various issues affecting federal law, the federal courts, interaction between the three branches of the federal government, and the role of judicial independence. Afterward, Senator Duckworth greeted individuals from the audience, posed for pictures, and answered manifold questions on topics ranging from judicial nominee confirmation to the Capitol visitor center.

The chapter would like to thank Senator Duckworth, her staff, and the Chicago office of Jones Day for making this event possible

Junior guests deliver note to Senator Duckworth

Senator Duckworth converses with former chapter Director Mark Debofsky

Current President Sheri Mecklenburg and Past President Margaret “Peggy” McCormick

Chapter Program Committee Chair Chris Carmichael and Membership Committee Chair Kevin Desharnais

Federal Career Service Committee Chair Pat Layng, chapter member Scott Heffron, Past President Hon. Matthew Kennelly, and Vice President Michael Rothstein