Annual Program for Summer Associates & Newer Attorneys
Dirksen Federal Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 2525 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USComplimentary reception will follow the program2 hours of Illinois CLE credit(pending approval)Register by July 15Judge KennellyJudge Der-YeghiayanJudge WoodJudge ValdezThis program, aimed at summer associates / interns and newer attorneys (1st, 2nd, and 3rd year associates), presents a unique opportunity to observe…
How to Admit and Exclude Evidence (of All Kinds) in Federal Court
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 77 West Wacker DriveSuite 3100, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, US3 hours Illinois CLE pending approval PanelistsHon. Edmond E. Chang U.S. District Judge Northern District of Illinois Hon. Jeffrey Cole U.S. Magistrate Judge Northern District of IllinoisHon. Thomas M. Durkin U.S. District Judge Northern District of Illinois Hon. Amy J. St.…
Annual Installation Luncheon
The Standard Club 320 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, US11:30 am Reception12:00 pm Luncheon1:30 pm AdjournmentJoin the FBA Chicago Chapter's board members, members, and honored guests as the incoming Chicago Chapter Executive Board and Board of Directors are sworn in for the upcoming fiscal year. Last year over 225…
Roundtable Discussion With Our Five Newest District Court Judges
Chicago Bar Association, 2nd Floor, Corboy Room 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United StatesSponsored by the Federal Career Services Committee 1 hour Illinois CLE pending approvalLunch will be providedThe Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to welcome as the speakers District Court Judges Jorge Alonso, John Robert Blakey, Sara Ellis, Manish…
Happy Hour & Mixer for Federal Government Attorneys
Plymouth Restaurant & Rooftop Bar 327 South Plymouth CourtRooftop, Chicago, ILSponsored by the Federal Career Services Committee Complimentary Appetizers ∙ 2 Free Drink Tickets ∙ Trivia Please stop by and take advantage of a rare opportunity to mix with your fellow federal government attorneys in Chicago at a unique loop venue.…
And Now a Word from Your Clients
Jenner & Block LLP 353 N Clark St, 45th Floor, Chicago, IL, USFBA Members OnlyRegister for free What L&E Clients Look For In Their Outside Counsel The Labor and Employment Section of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites members to attend a lunchtime discussion with members of the FBA’s…
Lawyers in Federal Government
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 211 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesA lunchtime presentation on legal careers in the federal governmentSponsored by the Younger Lawyers Committee Lunch will be catered by Inspiration Kitchens, a member of the FBA's Buying Change Program PanelistsAlan Dorn Chief Counsel, Region V of the Office of General Counsel…
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Perspectives From the Bench
Jones Day 110 North Wacker Drive #suite 4800, Chicago, ILOn December 1, 2015, new amendments to the Federal Rules go into effect. Join Judges St. Eve, Brown, Dow and Gilbert for their views on the upcoming amendments and how they will impact practice in federal court. Cocktail reception to…
Chambers Lunch with Judge Darrah
Dirksen United States Courthouse, 12th Floor Jury Room 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USAn opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Darrah. Hon. John W. Darrah Judge John W. Darrah is a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern…
Younger Lawyers Happy Hour
Cavanaugh’s: Back Room Monadnock Building, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, USFree appetizers and your first drink is on us! Please join us for a Free Happy Hour sponsored by the Federal Bar Association Younger Lawyers Division and the 7th Circuit Bar Association Younger Lawyers Committee. An opportunity to meet other…
FBA Members’ Holiday Party
Chicago Bar Association, Presidents Room, 2nd Floor 321 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, ILFBA Members and Judges Only 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. RSVP by Friday, December 4
Chambers Lunch with Hon. John J. Tharp, Jr.
Dirksen United States Courthouse – Judge Tharp’s Chambers 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USAn opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Tharp. Registration fee: $15Includes lunch catered by Inspiration Kitchen, a participant in the FBA’s Buying Change program. At Judge Tharp’s request, attorneys who…
Employment Law Seminar
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 191 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 3700, Chicago, ILCocktails and Hors d’oeuvres to follow 4.0 Illinois MCLE credit hours Join us for the FBA’s Third Annual Employment Law Seminar and hear from employment law experts on the ever-changing landscape of federal laws and regulations. Panelists will include…
Chambers Lunch with Hon. Jorge L. Alonso
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 1388 219 S Dearborn St, Ceremonial Courtroom, Chicago, IL, USAn opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Alonso. Registration fee: $15Includes lunch catered by Inspiration Kitchen, a participant in the FBA’s Buying Change program. At Judge Alonso’s request, attorneys who…
Commercial Class Actions: Hot Topics, Trends and Settlement Fairness
Seyfarth Shaw LLP 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 8000, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL, US +1 more3.0 hours Illinois CLE pending approval Litigation of commercial class actions has dramatically increased in recent years and much of it occurs in the Federal Court. Join us on February 23, 2016 to learn about significant recent developments at…
