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President’s Reception

Chicago Bar Association, Presidents Room, 2nd Floor 321 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL

Immediately following the Miranda v. Arizona 50th Anniversary program Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres FBA Members Only   Mark K. Vincent National PresidentFederal Bar Association The reception will honor the Federal Bar Association’s National President, Mark Vincent, who will…

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The Americans with Disabilities Act: Past, Present, and Future

Dirksen Federal Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 2525 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, US

2.5 Illinois MCLE pending approval Free and open to the public   Welcome and Introduction Hon. Robert W. Gettleman and Hon. Matthew Kennelly   Birth of the ADA (1990) and Clarifying Amendments (2008) Tony Coelho Former Congressman D., Cal. Primary…

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Annual State of the Court Address

Chicago Bar Association 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United States

  Please join Chief Judge Rubén Castillo as he reviews major developments and future plans for the Northern District of Illinois. In addition to Judge Castillo’s comments, there will also be a display of significant historical court documents, courtesy of…

Chambers Lunch with Judges Cox and Goldgar

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Courtroom 642 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, US

Lunch is included   Please join us for the rare opportunity to break bread with not one but two highly regarded members of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago, Judge Jacqueline P. Cox and Judge A. Benjamin Goldgar. Hon. Jacqueline P.…

YLD Architectural Tour and Happy Hour

Meet at the Chicago Architectural Foundation, outside 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US

Please join the Younger Lawyers’ Division of the Federal Bar Association for a walking tour of federal and state legal buildings in the loop! This 60 minute tour will be guided by local mediator and Chicago Architecture Foundation docent, Jill…

Careers in Federal Government: A Lunchtime Discussion

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 248 219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

The Younger Lawyers’ Division of the FBA Chicago Chapter presents a lunchtime panel on legal careers in the federal government. The panel includes attorneys from 4 different government agencies. The discussion will include a lively dialogue on how to get…

How To Draft An Effective Settlement Position Statement

Northern District of Illinois Court History Museum 219 S. Dearborn St., Room 2141A, Chicago, IL

Brown bag lunch Space is limited to 20 participants Hon. Sheila Finnegan Magistrate Judge Northern District of Illinois Judge Finnegan is a Magistrate Judge with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Judge Finnegan has served…

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How to Admit and Exclude Evidence

Greenberg Traurig, LLP 77 West Wacker DriveSuite 3100, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, US

2.5 hours Illinois MCLE (pending) Learn how to address evidentiary issues that arise in trials and hearings from a panel of judges. After the discussion, the panel will take questions about how to admit specific types of evidence. Hon. Elaine…

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Chambers Lunch with Judge Feinerman

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Judge Pallmeyer's Courtroom, Room 2141 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, US

An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Feinerman. Hon. Gary Feinerman Gary Feinerman has served since September 2010 as a district judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of…

Members Holiday Party and Toy Drive

Chicago Bar Association 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate the holidays with the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter Join us for networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and the presentation of the Kathryn Smith Matkov Award Toy Drive Please bring an unwrapped toy (worth at least $15) to donate to St. Sabina for…

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FBA/7th Circuit Bar Association Younger Lawyers Happy Hour

The Berghoff 17 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, US

Join your fellow young lawyers from the Federal Bar Association and Seventh Circuit Bar association for a happy hour to kick off the new year. Your first drink (wine/beer) is on us and appetizers will be served.

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Employment Law Seminar

Freeborn & Peters - Conference Center 311 South Wacker Drive, Mezzanine Level, Chicago, IL, US

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres to follow 4.0 hours Illinois MCLE (pending) Join us for the FBA’s Fourth Annual Employment Law Seminar and hear from employment law experts on the ever-changing landscape of federal laws and regulations. Panelists will include members…

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