Bridging Chicago's Federal Legal Network

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.

This free event features a panel that will examine the impact of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 on Native American voting rights, 100 years after its passage. Panelists will explore the historical and ongoing barriers to voting, the role of state and federal policies, and the efforts within Native communities to secure their right to vote and political empowerment.

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.

Please join the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter for the election and installation of its 2024-2025 officers and directors. This popular annual event hosts federal judges and hundreds of practitioners from Chicago and surrounding communities.

For the first time in more than 70 years, the oral arguments made to the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case will be heard in a federal courtroom in America.

The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter invites you to an exclusive lunch with Hon. Mary M. Rowland on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This in-person event will be held in Judge Rowland’s Jury Room, 12th floor, Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604.

New lawyers, summer associates, interns, and law students are invited to attend this award-winning, free in-person CLE seminar! This is a must-attend program for any new lawyer practicing in federal court or those looking to develop skills in written and oral advocacy.

Join the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter, the Chicago Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, and the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago in celebrating the remarkable career of Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer at a special reception on July 17, 2024, from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604.

Join us for the 2024 Annual State of the Court Address on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois. This not-to-miss event will feature Chief Judge Pallmeyer discussing key updates and developments within the Northern District of Illinois.

The Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter is pleased to present an exclusive opportunity to join an intimate lunch with Hon. Lindsay C. Jenkins. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., this in-person event will be held in Judge Jenkins’s Jury Room on the 21st floor of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, located at 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604.

Join our friends at the Federal Bar Association Indianapolis Chapter and Ice Miller LLP for the Seventh Circuit Rising Professionals Symposium! Designed for law students and younger lawyers (under 40 or with less than 10 years of experience), this event aims to elevate careers and expand networks across the Seventh Circuit, welcoming all attorneys.

Join us on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. for an exclusive Chambers Lunch with Chief Judge Pallmeyer at the Dirksen United States Courthouse, Jury Room 2554, located at 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604.

Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter for an insightful discussion on the value of judicial clerkships with a distinguished panel of federal judges, law clerks, and practitioners.

The Annual Ethics Program will be held on June 5, 2024, at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, located at 333 Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, Illinois. This event, essential for legal professionals interested in ethical standards within the field, will take place from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with both in-person and remote attendance options available via Zoom.

Join us on May 16, 2024, at DLA Piper’s Chicago office for a compelling afternoon focused on “Hot Topics and Current Trends in Federal Criminal Law.” This event, designed for both new and seasoned practitioners, promises to delve into the current dynamics and future directions of key areas in federal criminal law, including Insider Trading and Public Corruption cases within the Northern District of Illinois.

Through her acclaimed book, Citizen Justice, Hon. M. Margaret McKeown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit explores the “The Environmental Legacy of Supreme Court Justice and Citizen Advocate William O. Douglas.”

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.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association proudly presents an enlightening event that brings to the forefront the achievements and challenges of women in the legal profession. This special gathering will feature a panel of four distinguished mid-career women lawyers who have made their mark in private practice, government service, and the judiciary, offering a multifaceted view of the legal landscape as it stands today.

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).

The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will hold its Annual Employment Law Seminar on January 24, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. with a reception to follow. This seminar will focus on hot topics and emerging issues affecting employer obligations and employee rights, such as the legal implications arising from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in the workplace; how Artificial Intelligence is changing the workplace and practice of law, and the risks it poses regarding algorithmic discrimination; and the interplay of religious freedom and Title VII discrimination in the wake of a recent Supreme Court opinion.

Jonathan Eig, author of “King: A Life,” the widely acclaimed biography of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will appear in conversation with journalist Robert “Scoop” Jackson at Chicago’s downtown U.S. federal courthouse to discuss the first comprehensive biography of Dr. King in decades. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois welcomes Messrs. Eig and Jackson as we celebrate the upcoming Martin Luther King Day holiday in partnership with the Federal Bar Association, Chicago Chapter. The New York Times described Eig’s book as “a very human, and quite humane, portrait” that is “worthy of its subject.”