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Chambers Lunch with Judge Joan H. Lefkow

Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 South Dearborn Street, Room 2286, Chicago, IL, United States

Hon. Joan H. Lefkow United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Lefkow. Attorneys with active matters before Judge Lefkow should not attend this event.

Annual Ethics Program

Kirkland & Ellis LLP 300 North LaSalle, Conference Center, Chicago, IL, United States

3.0 hours Illinois Professional Responsibility MCLE, pending approval This annual continuing legal education program provides an overview of ethical issues in various aspects of practice. Free for FBA members Hon. Jorge Alonso U.S. District Judge Northern District of Illinois Hon.…

Criminal Practice Program

Jenner & Block LLP 353 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

4.0 hours Illinois MCLE, pending approval The FBA Chicago Chapter's 2018 Criminal Practice Program will feature four informative panels of judges and practitioners on the following subjects: "Cutting Issues in Jury Selection," "In the Eye of the Beholder: Three Northern…

Updates and Evaluations of the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program

Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United States

1.5 Illinois MCLE Co-Sponsored by the Seventh Circuit Pilot Program on Electronic Discovery Beginning one year ago, the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program went into effect in the Northern District of Illinois, creating a new set of early discovery disclosure…

Chambers Lunch with Judge Andrea Wood

Judge Wood's Jury Room 219 South Dearborn Street, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL

Hon. Andrea R. Wood United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Wood. The Honorable Andrea R. Wood has served as a federal judge on…

Annual State of the Court Address

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

Hon. Rubén Castillo Chief Judge Northern District of Illinois Please join Chief Judge Rubén Castillo as he reviews major developments and future plans for the Northern District of Illinois. The Chapter will also recognize the recipient of the Frank J.…

Negotiation Skills: Tips for Younger Lawyers in Mediations & Settlements

Dirksen United States Courthouse - Room 1023A 219 S Dearborn, Chicago, IL

1.0 Illinois MCLE, pending approval Lunch from Inspiration Kitchens will be provided As fewer civil cases go to trial and more are settled at mediation and settlement conferences, learning effective negotiation skills is more important than ever. Come join the…

#MeToo Take Two: Liability Beyond Title VII

McDermott Will & Emery 444 West Lake Street, Conference room OP on the 41st Floor, Chicago, IL, US

A complaint is lodged.  The employer completes its investigation, takes remedial action, and implements additional training.  The complainant is satisfied with the response.  The employer is done, right?  Crisis averted? Not quite.  Beyond Title VII and other state discrimination law…

Free

Free YLD Happy Hour and School Supply Drive

Stock and Ledger Kitchen & Spirits 70 W. Madison, Chicago, IL, US

The FBA's Younger Lawyer Division (YLD) is hosting a Happy Hour and school supply drive to benefit students at the Legal Prep Charter Academy on the west side of Chicago. All members of the Chicago Chapter are asked to contribute.…

Free

Chambers Lunch with Magistrate Judge Sheila Finnegan

Judge Finnegan's Jury Room 219 South Dearborn Street, Room 2224, Chicago, IL, US

Hon. Sheila Finnegan United States Magistrate Judge Northern District of Illinois The FBA Chicago Chapter invites practitioners and students for an opportunity to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Finnegan. Sheila Finnegan is a United States Magistrate Judge…

Chambers Lunch with Judge John Tharp

IL

Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. United States District Judge Northern District of Illinois An opportunity for practitioners and students to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Judge Tharp.   Judge Tharp’s Bio Judge Tharp became a United States District…

Cocktail Reception for New National Federal Bar Association President Maria Vathis

The Florentine 151 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, US

Please join us for a cocktail reception in honor of Maria Vathis, who will soon become our new National Federal Bar Association President. Maria is Of Counsel at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Chicago. She served as President of…

Free

Annual Meeting and Installation Luncheon of the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter

The Standard Club 320 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL, US

Friday, October 5, 2018 11:30am - 1:30pm 11:30am – 12:00pm Reception 12:00 – 1:30 pm Luncheon The Standard Club 320 South Plymouth Court Chicago, IL 60604   Please join the Federal Bar Association's Chicago Chapter for the election and installation…

Free

Crisis Communication: Managing Risk in Times of Crisis Webinar

Chicago, IL, United States

Webinar 1.0 Illinois MCLE, pending approval In an age where information and fake news travels fast, crisis can quickly develop. Crisis can result in a host of legal, financial, and reputational repercussions to your organization. This CLE webinar will address the role…

Free

Reception and Naming Ceremony Honoring The Honorable John W. Darrah

John Marshall Law School 304 South State Street, Chicago, IL

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Drinks and hor d'oeuvres will be served. The John Marshall Law School 304 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60604 Hon. John W. Darrah Please join the Federal Bar Association and The John Marshall Law School for a reception and…

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