11th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Dinner and Gala Celebration - September 15
The special awards ceremony and celebration will be held at the Chicago Hilton. The Hon. Wayne R. Andersen and the Hon. Sophia H. Hall will receive the Stevens Award. Justice John Paul Stevens will be honored for his distinguished legal career and will also present the keynote address. Reception at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. dinner. $165 per person. See details in PDF. Contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057 for tickets.
Midwestern Law Firm Management Chicago Conference - September 21
CBA members receive 20% off the Midwestern Law Firm Management Conference Chicago (code MWLF201). The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the CBA. See details and registration now.
YLS Meet the Committees Night - September 22
Come out to the CBA and meet the Young Lawyer Section's 26 practice and specialty committees - everything from Bankruptcy to Estate Planning to Women in the Law - on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the CBA. Meet and mingle with YLS leaders, enjoy complimentary appetizers and cocktails, and sign up for committees. RSVP to yls@chicagobar.org. Nonmembers and law students welcome.
8 O'Clock Call with the Judges - September 24
Get the inside scoop on practicing in the Law Division at September's Eight O'Clock Call with the Judges. Judges will field questions on their careers, their court calls and their personal experiences as judges. See details in PDF. Register online now for in-person or live Webcast attendance.
CBA Golf Outing - September 27
The CBA’s Annual Golf Outing will be held at Ridgemoor Country Club on Monday, September 27, 2010, at Noon. Outing costs include golf, cart, locker, lunch and dinner. To register, contact Angie Cruz at 312-554-2132 or download a fax registration form.
My Hero Awards Luncheon - September 29
Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth will host the 7th Annual My Hero Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 11:30 a.m., at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse. For more information and tickets, visit www.lawyerslendahand.org or call 312-554-2041.
CBA Alliance for Women Kick Off Reception - September 29
The AFW will hold a kickoff reception on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 5:30 p.m., at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, 77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 3100. Come hear about the exciting year of programming the AFW has on tap around this year’s theme of "Connecting for Advancement," and learn how you can become involved. The evening will include remarks by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke. RSVP to Doreen Buczek.
Barristers Big Band Tribute to Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters - October 8
The CBA's Barrister Big Band will play its annual Fall Concert on Friday, October 8, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago. Admission is free.
YLS October Social - October 13
CBA Young Lawyer Section members are invited to the October Social! Join us on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Cactus, 404 S. Wells, Chicago. New members are welcome to come at 5:15 p.m. for a short introduction to the YLS. The first 100 attendees receive 2 drinks tickets. $3.95 appetizer specials.
Most Fit Lawyer Contest - October 16
Save the date for the Young Lawyers Section's Most Fit Lawyer Contest on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Fitness Formula Club in Lincoln Park. Participants will compete with each other by taking a modified version of the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test that all Illinois Police Academy applicants are required to pass. Each participant will compete in six events that will measure speed, strength, endurance, agility, and flexibility. Stay tuned for details.
CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week - October 25 to 29
The Chicago Bar Foundation and Chicago Bar Association's Annual Pro Bono Week will be held from Monday, October 25, to Friday, October 29, 2010. Stay tuned for details.
ALL BAR Social - November 10
The CBA Young Lawyer Section and the Illinois State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division welcome all area bar association members to the "All Bar Social" on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rumba, 351 W. Hubbard St., Chicago. Stay tuned for details.
CBF Annual Fall Benefit - November 20
The Chicago Bar Foundation’s Fall Benefit will be held at the Museum of Science & Industry on Saturday, November 20, 2010, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 312-554-1207.
Christmas Spirits - December 7-11
The 86th Annual Christmas Spirits Show will be held from December 7-11, 2010, at DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre.
CLE in Rome, Italy - March 2011
The CBA is pleased to announced a special CLE seminar in Rome, Italy. Attendees will earn MCLE credit while enjoying the rich, historical setting of Rome. CLE will be held on March 11-12, 2011. Travel information and a registration form will be available in early October.
