The Young Lawyers Section will celebrate Law Week 2011 from April 25-May 1, 2011. All of the events will focus on the ABA’s Law Week theme "The Legacy of John Adams from Boston to Guantanamo."

Events include:

Judge’s Reception - April 26
In honor of Law Day, the YLS will host its annual "Meet the Judges Reception" at the CBA on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. Judges from the Circuit Court of Cook County, Appellate Court, and Federal Court will be invited to attend. Includes cocktails and appetizers. To RSVP for the complimentary event, call 312-554-2032 or email the YLS. Space is limited. Generously sponsored by LexisNexis.

Liberty Bell Award - April 26
Presented at the Judge’s Reception to a nonlawyer whose exemplary community service has advanced the ideals of law and justice. This year’s award will be presented at the Judge’s Reception. Justice Michael J. Murphy of the Illinois Appellate Court will welcome attendees and present the Liberty Bell Award.


Law Day Live - April 27 (for the Public)
The CBA Television Committee will present "Law Day Live" as a live webcast.  During several 30-minute segments, each focused on a particular area of the law, viewers are encouraged to call in live with questions to the attorney hosts and guests.  

Submit your questions to attorneys (in advance or during the broadcast) on the following topics:

5:30 PM  Mortgage Foreclosure (Host: Jeannine Cordero) 
6:00 PM  Divorce (Host: Barry L. Gordon)
6:30 PM  Criminal Law (Host: Eleanor Oh)
7:00 PM  Unmarried Parents (Host: Edward A. Snyder)
7:30 PM  Estate Planning (Host: Harvey Shifrin)
8:00 PM  Personal Injury (Host: David M. Hundley)

How can you participate?
* Email: lawdaylive@me.com (submit questions now or during the webcast)
*Ustream: register a free account on Ustream and chat during the webcast


Lawyers in the Classroom - April 27 (Volunteers Needed)
The YLS has been paired with 5th and 6th grade classes at Decatur Elementary (7030 N Sacramento) to participate in Lawyers in the Classroom on the morning/early afternoon of April 27th. Using materials developed by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago, the project aims to help local elementary students understand the U.S. Constitution and our legal System. Volunteer attorneys will be provided materials and asked to attend a one hour training on how to lead interactive lessons. Transportation is the responbility of the volunteer. For more information or to volunteer contact Skip Harsch.

Law Day Celebration - April 28
The CBA/YLS will host a free concert at the Richard J. Daley Center on April 28, 2011, at Noon.The CBA Choir, composed of judges, lawyers, and law students, will perform musical selections. In addition, speeches from various bar association members will be given along with a keynote address from former United States Attorney and Guantanamo Bay pro bono attorney, Tom Sullivan of Jenner & Block LLP.

Call-A-Lawyer - April 30
Callers will have the opportunity to speak to an attorney for free on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., by calling 312-554-2001. Sponsored by the CBA Lawyer Referral Service.