Hon. Robert Dow Shared Insights at Exclusive FBA Chicago Chapter Event
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Hon. Robert Dow Shared Insights at Exclusive FBA Chicago Chapter Event

Hon. Robert Dow, former U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois and current Counselor to Chief Justice John Roberts, headlined an exclusive event hosted by the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter. The discussion, moderated by Sharon Desh, Partner at Winston & Strawn, provided attendees with a firsthand look at Judge Dow’s transition from the bench to the U.S. Supreme Court and the unique responsibilities of his role.

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2025 Employment Law Seminar: Title VII, Arbitration & Post-Chevron Changes

2025 Employment Law Seminar: Title VII, Arbitration & Post-Chevron Changes

On January 15, 2025, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, in partnership with JAMS, hosted the 2025 Annual Employment Law Seminar, providing legal professionals with critical insights into the evolving landscape of employment law. This hybrid event featured esteemed panelists from the judiciary, government agencies, corporate counsel, and private practice, offering diverse perspectives on pressing legal issues.

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From Federal Judge Back to Litigator Recap
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From Federal Judge Back to Litigator Recap

On October 30, 2024, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter hosted an engaging and insightful Zoom webinar featuring former U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman in conversation with Judge Sunil R. Harjani. This virtual event, which offered one hour of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, provided attendees with a unique opportunity to gain practical advice from two highly experienced legal professionals. The conversation spanned topics such as effective advocacy, litigation strategies, client communication, and the lessons Feinerman has carried into private practice from his years on the bench.

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Historic Re-Creation of Brown v. Board of Education Oral Arguments
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Historic Re-Creation of Brown v. Board of Education Oral Arguments

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago hosted an extraordinary event that revived a pivotal moment in American legal history. For the first time, the oral arguments from the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education were brought to life through a groundbreaking project titled “Brown Revisited.” This event was organized by the Committee for Access, Opportunity & Community Engagement of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, in partnership with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Federal Bar Association, Chicago Chapter.

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