The Young Lawyers Section will celebrate Law Week 2010 from April 26-May 1, 2010. All of the events will focus on the ABA’s Law Week theme "Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges."

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 Monday, April 26, 2010, at 5:00 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 yls@chicagobar.org. Space is limited. Generously sponsored by LexisNexis and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP.

Liberty Bell Award - April 26
Presented by the Hon. James P. Flannery Jr. at the Judge’s Reception to a nonlawyer whose exemplary community service has advanced the ideals of law and justice.

Law Week Program: Issues in the Electronic Info Era - April 27
The Hon. James F. Holderman, Chief Judge, Eastern Division, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, will discuss the "Emerging Issues in the Electronic Information Era." The complimentary event is open only to CBA members and law student members. Limit 100 persons. CBA lunch servery will be open to purchase lunch, if desired. Click here for more info or to register.

Lunch with a Judge - April 28
You're invited to have lunch with Hon. Jennifer Duncan-Brice, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division. The Judge will discuss courtroom decorum and how young lawyers can practice successfully in Court. Event includes free pizza lunch. The complimentary event is open only to CBA members and law student members. Limit 100 persons. Click here to register.


You and the Law "Law Day Live" Call-In Show - April 29
The CBA TV's "Law Day Live" Call-In Show will air on Thursday, April 29th from 1:00-3:30 p.m. on Chicago Access Network Channel 21 in Chicago. Topics include: Medical Malpractice (1:00 PM); Unemployment Benefits (1:30 PM); Abuse in Nursing Homes (2:00 PM); Criminal Law (2:30 PM); and Intellectual Property Law/Privacy Laws (3:00 PM). 


Law Day Celebration - April 30
The CBA/YLS will host free concert at the Richard J. Daley Center on April 30, 2010, at Noon.The CBA Barristers Big Band, 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 Dan Seals, candidate for US Representative from the 10th Congressional District of Illinois.


Call-A-Lawyer - May 1
Callers will have the opportunity to speak to an attorney for free on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., by calling 312-554-2001. Sponsored by the CBA Lawyer Referral Service.