Join the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter for an exclusive event featuring Hon. Robert Dow, former judge of the Northern District of Illinois and current Counselor to Chief Justice John Roberts of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Dow will share insights from his unique role, discuss his transition from the bench, and offer valuable advice to judges and legal practitioners.

Join us for the 2024 Annual State of the Court Address on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, Illinois. This not-to-miss event will feature Chief Judge Pallmeyer discussing key updates and developments within the Northern District of Illinois.

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.

Ever been litigating happily when your opponent up and filed bankruptcy? Did you wonder what that meant and what you could and should do next? In this in-person CLE seminar, Chief Bankruptcy Judge A. Benjamin Goldgar of the Northern District of Illinois will give you the answers. He’ll provide a crash course on the bankruptcy system and then explain your options when bankruptcy unexpectedly darkens your door.