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.
King: A Life — Jonathan Eig in Conversation with Scoop Jackson
On January 9, 2024, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter presented a distinguished event titled “MLK Biographer Jonathan Eig: In Conversation with Scoop Jackson”. This event occurred in collaboration with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Primarily focused on Jonathan Eig’s esteemed biography, King: A Life, the Hon. Gabriel Fuentes, U.S. Magistrate Judge, organized the event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When Citizenship Depended on Race: Unveiling the Hidden History
In a recent webinar titled "When Citizenship Depended on Race," participants delved into the historical era when Asian Americans faced racial restrictions on U.S. citizenship. Esteemed speakers shared insights on the impact of legal exclusion. Additionally, they drew attention to the intersection of race, empire, and migration, and Asian American legal history.
2023 State of the Court Address Emphasizes Major Developments
Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer delivered the 2023 State of the Court Address on June 14th. Hosted by the Federal Bar Association, this annual event emphasizes major developments throughout the Northern District of Illinois.