This free event features a panel that will examine the impact of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 on Native American voting rights, 100 years after its passage. Panelists will explore the historical and ongoing barriers to voting, the role of state and federal policies, and the efforts within Native communities to secure their right to vote and political empowerment.

For the first time in more than 70 years, the oral arguments made to the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case will be heard in a federal courtroom in America.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association proudly presents an enlightening event that brings to the forefront the achievements and challenges of women in the legal profession. This special gathering will feature a panel of four distinguished mid-career women lawyers who have made their mark in private practice, government service, and the judiciary, offering a multifaceted view of the legal landscape as it stands today.

The Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will hold its Annual Employment Law Seminar on January 24, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. with a reception to follow. This seminar will focus on hot topics and emerging issues affecting employer obligations and employee rights, such as the legal implications arising from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in the workplace; how Artificial Intelligence is changing the workplace and practice of law, and the risks it poses regarding algorithmic discrimination; and the interplay of religious freedom and Title VII discrimination in the wake of a recent Supreme Court opinion.

Please join us for a formal panel discussion focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with an emphasis on evaluating current successes and challenges, as well as strategizing for future initiatives.