2024 Frank J. McGarr & Milton Gordon Award Nominations
The Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter is once again at the forefront of celebrating exceptional legal talents who have dedicated their careers to exemplary federal government service. This year, we have the honor of inviting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Frank J. McGarr Award and the Milton Gordon Award.
Looking Back and Moving Forward: A Reflection on Women in Law
On March 19th, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter organized a special Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session titled “Looking Back & Moving Forward: Where We Are, Where We’ve Been, and What’s Next,” in honor of Women’s History Month.
Trial Bar Pro Bono Program: Exploring the Nuts and Bolts
The Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter recently organized a webinar on March 8, 2024, titled “The Nuts and Bolts of The Trial Bar Pro Bono Program”. This webinar provided an in-depth analysis of the pro bono efforts within the federal bar as it relates to assigned cases.
Bankruptcy Law Basics for Litigators
In a world where financial dynamics are continuously evolving, understanding bankruptcy law basics becomes imperative for legal practitioners, even those who don’t specialize in the area. Recognizing this gap in knowledge, the Hon. A. Benjamin Goldgar stepped forward to offer a seminar designed exclusively to acquaint non-bankruptcy attorneys with the subject.
Northern District Practice: Four Distinguished Judges Nurturing New Legal Talent
The distinguished “Northern District Practice for New Lawyers and Lawyers-to-Be” symposium is critical to effective legal practice in Illinois. This seminar hosted hundreds of recent law school graduates, summer associates, interns, and current law students.