2024 Federal Criminal Law Seminar: Key Insights from the FBA
On May 16, 2024, DLA Piper’s Chicago office hosted the 2024 federal criminal law seminar with the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, titled “Hot Topics and Current Trends in Federal Criminal Law.”
Justice Douglas' Environmental Legacy, featuring Judge McKeown
On April 18, 2024, the legal and environmental communities gathered in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to discuss Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas’s enduring legacy.
24th Annual Awards for Excellence in Pro Bono & Public Interest Service
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, together with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (FBA), is delighted to invite you to the 24th Annual Awards for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service.
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.
2024 Employment Law: DEI, AI, Title VII & Settlement Conferences
The Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter organized its Annual Employment Law Seminar on January 24, 2024, hosted at Jones Day’s Chicago office. This event ran from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM and was followed by a reception until 6:30 PM.
2023 Annual Meeting and Installation Luncheon Recap
On October 25, 2023, the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter convened its 2023 annual meeting at the Union League Club, drawing more than 260 judges and other legal professionals. The event was emblematic of the Chicago Chapter growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment of its members. Integral to the event was the election and installation of the officers and directors for the 2023-2024 year.
Book Bans in U.S. Public Schools: A First Amendment Perspective
Francis A. Citera, a notable shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and an influential board member of the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago chapter, spearheaded the session. The rising trend of book bans in U.S. schools became the central theme. Highlighting its active role, the Chicago chapter, with over 600 members, steadfastly supports federal practitioners and judges, all while casting a spotlight on the pressing book bans issue.
Final Slate of 2023-2024 Directors & Officers
Pursuant to Article VIII of the Chapter’s bylaws, on September 6, 2023, the Nominating Committee presented to the Board the following slate of nominees for Elected Officer Positions, open Member-Elected Director Positions, and Board-Elected Director Positions.