Workshop for NDIL Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program
Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 S. Dearborn St., James Benton Parsons Ceremonial Courtroom, Courtroom 2525, Chicago, IL1.0 Illinois MCLE Beginning June 1, 2017, numerous judges of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be participating in a three-year pilot program, which will address the benefits of early discovery disclosures in civil litigation. All…
National FBA President’s Reception
Chicago Bar Association 321 S. Plymouth Court, Corboy Room, Chicago, ILHon. Michael Newman FBA National President Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio Please join us for a reception honoring the FBA National President, Hon. Michael Newman, Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio. We will also be…
Workplace Privacy in Employment Law: What can an employer do to legally monitor its workforce?
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Courtroom 1843 219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your own lunch (Cafeteria available on 2nd floor) 1 hour Illinois MCLE, pending approval FBA Members Only Hon. Sidney Schenkier U.S. Magistrate Judge Northern District of Illinois Noelle Brennan Shareholder Noelle Brennan & Associates, Ltd. The Honorable Sidney Schenkier will…
Criminal Practice Program
DrinkerBiddle 191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3700, Chicago, IL, United States4.0 hours Illinois MCLE, pending approval including 1.0 hour of Professional Responsibility Credit Gabe Fuentes Partner Jenner & Block LLP Carol Marin Director of DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence Randall Samborn Senior Vice President LEVICK Dylan Smith…
Seventh Annual James B. Moran Membership Appreciation Event
Seyfarth Shaw LLP Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive80th Floor, Chicago, IL, United StatesReception 5:30-6:00 pm Event 6:00-8:00 pm The event will feature scenes from the movie Loving, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Loving v. Virginia. Loving is the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who…
Annual State of the Court Address
Chicago Bar Association, Corboy Room, 2nd Floor 321 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL, United StatesChief Judge Rubén Castillo Please join Chief Judge Rubén Castillo as he reviews major developments and future plans for the Northern District of Illinois. This event sold out last year, please register early to ensure your seat. A buffet lunch…
Pro Tips on Effective Oral Advocacy for Young Attorneys
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 248 219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United States1.0 Illinois MCLE, pending approval Lunch from Inspiration Kitchens will be provided Have you ever wondered how to best frame your discovery dispute at oral argument? Need any tips from the experts on how to be an effective oral advocate…
YLD Chambers Lunch with Judge Bucklo
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Judge Bucklo's Chambers, Room 2246 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United StatesHon. Elaine E. Bucklo United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois Kick off the Chicago Chapter's YLD Month with this unique opportunity for younger lawyers* to have lunch in a relaxed atmosphere with Judge Bucklo.*The Younger Lawyers Division is…
YLD Happy Hour and School Supply Drive
Plymouth Restaurant - Rooftop Bar 327 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, United StatesDue to the overwhelming response to our school supply drive, we invite our YLD members to join us for free at the end of the summer cocktail celebration. Please join us for a Happy Hour sponsored by the Federal…
YLD Law Student Mentoring Event
Seyfarth Shaw LLP 233 South Wacker Drive #8000, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe FBA invites the Younger Lawyers Division (members under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice) to a mentoring event for law students. This event provides the opportunity for YLD members to give back to Chicago law students…
Game Changer: The New Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project in the Northern District of Illinois – Webinar
Webinar 1.5 Illinois MCLE, pending approval Effective June 1, 2017, the Federal Court in the Northern District of Illinois embarked upon a three-year pilot program, known as the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project (MIDPP), which imposes court-ordered discovery and early…
Proportional Discovery in Employment Litigation Brown Bag Lunch
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Room 1388 219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your own lunch (Cafeteria available on 2nd floor) 1 hour Illinois MCLE, pending approval FBA Members Only This event will feature small group discussion of issues of proportionality and cost minimizing approaches to employment litigation. You are invited to bring…
Annual Installation Luncheon
Union League Club 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, USWednesday, October 4, 2017 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Reception 12:00 - 1:30 pm Luncheon and Program Union League Club of Chicago 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 Please join the Chicago Chapter of…
Chambers Lunch with Judge John Lee
Dirksen United States Courthouse - Room 1262 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesHon. John Lee United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Lee. John Z. Lee is a United States District Judge for the United States…
Younger Lawyers – Meet the Judges Mixer
Dirksen United States Courthouse, Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 2525 219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United StatesYounger lawyers (under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice), come to a free special mixer - to meet the Federal Judges of the Northern District of Illinois, United States Bankruptcy Court, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and…
