Today, former presidential advisor, commentator, and publisher of The Axe Files podcast David Axelrod addressed the Chicago Chapter’s annual ceremony installing officers and directors for the upcoming 2017-18 year at the Union League Club.
2017-18 Chapter Officers & Guests: Barry Fields (Secretary), Michael Rothstein (President Elect), Sheri Mecklenburg (Immediate Past President), Morgan Hirst (Treasurer), David Axelrod (Featured Speaker), Jordan Vick (President) & Hon. Reuben Castillo (Chapter Director and Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois)
2017-18 Chapter officers observe the audience gathered for swearings-in and remarks by President Mecklenburg, President Vick, and David Axelrod
David Axelrod addresses the audience on partisan polarization and other challenges now facing the federal judiciary
Incoming President Jordan Vick presents Immediate Past President Sheri Mecklenburg with a plaque honoring achievements under President Mecklenburg’s presidency
Incoming Chapter President Jordan Vick remarks on goals and plans for the Chapter’s upcoming year
Joe Tilson, Susan Rider & Janelle Carter Anderson take the oath of office for Chapter Directors
David Axelrod greets and answers questions from Chapter Director and Joel Skinner