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Members’ Holiday Party

Chicago Bar Association, 2nd Floor, Corboy Room 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United States

Federal Bar Association Chicago ChapterHoliday PartyWednesday, December 11 4:00-6:30 pmChicago Bar Association 321 South Plymouth Court Corboy Room, 2nd Floor Chicago, IllinoisPlease join your fellow Federal Bar Association members in celebrating the holiday season. Holiday songs will be performed by children…

Employment Law Seminar

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 191 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3700, Chicago, IL, US

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres to follow Download the Brochure (PDF)  Become a new FBA member between November 12, 2013 and January 21, 2014 and attend the seminar for free. Email us for registrationRegistration deadline: Tuesday, January 21Walk-ins will be accepted only if…

District Judge Roundtable

Chicago Bar Association, 2nd Floor, Corboy Room 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United States

12:15 pm Lunch12:30 pm ProgramNovember LuncheonHon. Amy J. St. EveHon. Rebecca R. PallmeyerHon. John J. TharpHon. Sara L. EllisA Discussion on Practicing in Federal CourtCome hear the experts discuss how best to prepare for federal litigation and give you the tips on case…

Members’ Holiday Party

Chicago Bar Association, 2nd Floor, Corboy Room 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United States

 Join your fellow FBA members in celebrating the holiday season. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served and the Kathryn Smith Matkov Award will be presented.   Register by December 5

Employment Law Seminar

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 191 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3700, Chicago, IL, US

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres to follow 3.75 Illinois MCLE credit hours*Register by Tuesday, January 13Walk-ins will be accepted only if space allowsDo not miss this opportunity to hear from employment law experts on the ever-changing landscape of federal laws and regulations. These…

Chamber Lunch with Magistrate Judge Michael Mason

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 2224 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Mason. Judge Mason was appointed a Magistrate Judge in 2001. Prior to joining the bench, Judge Mason served as a federal defender at the Federal Defender…

Chambers Lunch with Hon. Matthew Kennelly, United States District Judge

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 2188 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Kennelly.Judge Matthew F. Kennelly was appointed to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1999. Before his appointment, Judge Kennelly…

12 Ways to Lose a Trial

Jones Day 110 North Wacker Drive #suite 4800, Chicago, IL

1 hour CLE expectedEvery day, lawyers sabotage their own cases at trial for a variety of reasons. Trial judges have a front-row seat to the mistakes lawyers make and how those mistakes impact their cases. Chief Judge Ruben Castillo of…

The Affordable Care Act: What Every Lawyer and Her Clients Need to Know

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 24th Floor 131 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, US

1.0 hour Illinois MCLELunch will be provided You've been hearing about the ACA for years, but as of January 1, 2015, most of the law is now in effect. Join us to learn about how the law may impact your clients,…

Fifth Annual James B. Moran Membership Appreciation Event

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, 24th Floor 131 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, US

Reception & Award Presentation 5:30-6:15 pm Event 6:15-7:30 pm The event will feature clips from the comedy "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, and Marisa Tomei. Chief Judge Ruben Castillo and Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole will speak about the…

Chambers Lunch with Hon. Andrea R. Wood, United States District Judge

IL

An opportunity for young lawyers to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Andrea R. Wood. Registration fee: $15Includes lunch catered by Inspiration Kitchen, a participant in the FBA’s Buying Change program.  The lunch is sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section…

Chambers Lunch with Hon. Manish S. Shah, United States District Judge

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 1778 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Shah. Registration fee: $15Includes lunch catered by Inspiration Kitchen, a participant in the FBA’s Buying Change program.  At Judge Shah's request, attorneys who are currently appearing before…

Electronic Evidence: Gather It in the Field, Get It to the Jurors

Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 2119, Courtroom of Hon. Judge Edmond E. Chang 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United States

A reception will follow the program1.0 hour Illinois MCLEOur panelists will show you how to gather, preserve, and authenticate digital evidence from a smart phone, and get it admitted to prove your case in a trial or evidentiary hearing. You will…

Worksite Enforcement and Immigration Conference

Sidley Austin LLP 1 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US

Tuesday: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pmWednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 9th Annual, Award-Winning Presented by the Federal Bar Association's National Immigration Law Section and the Chicago Chapter  Program Co-Chairs Marketa LindtSidley Austin LLPPeggy McCormickMinsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.Questions?Contact Nicole Lopez(312) 427-6163 info@fedbarchicago.org Register by…

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

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

Complimentary reception for members only following the program2 hours of Illinois CLE pending approval Bridget Arimond Clinical Professor Northwestern University School of LawLuis Fuentes-Rohwer Professor, Maurer School of Law Indiana UniversityTerry Smith Distinguished Research Professor DePaul University College of LawMaria Valdez…

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