YLS March Social – March 21
Join the YLS at Haymarket Pub and Brewery, 737 W. Randolph, on March 21, 2012, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary appetizers. Additionally, complimentary drink tickets will be provided to the first 100 attendees. Sponsored by High Impact Graphics, Inc. and Robson Forensic.
Learn about elder law practice in the Circuit Court of Cook County at a new two-day CLE on March 22 and 23. Plenary sessions include The Perils and Pitfalls of an Elder Law Practice and Criminal Issues in Elder Law, plus many more. Afternoons will feature track programming in four areas: Guardianship, Special topics in Elder Law, Consumer Rights and Criminal Issues in Elder Law, and Nursing Home Litigation. $30 per person. Earn up to 10 IL MCLE Credit. Details and registration at www.chicagboar.org/elderlaw.
Alliance for Women: Women's Leadership Institute - March 28
The AFW Women's Leadership Institute will present "Learning to Lead: Lessons from Winners of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession's Margaret Brent Award" on March 28, 2012 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark St. Panelists include: Judge Ann Claire Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, Former Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court; and Judge Arnette Hubbard, Circuit Court of Cook County. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Jan Wall at 312-923-8863 by March 20.Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Spring Awards Dinner - April 18
The Barristers Philanthropic Award will be presented to Jesse H. Ruiz of Drinkle Biddle & Reath LLP and Michele I. Ruiz of Sidley Austin LLP at the Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Spring Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 East Delaware Place. Tickets are $200. For more information, visit www.lawyerslendahand.org.11th Annual Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball - April 21
All members of Chicago's legal community are invited to attend the 11th Annual Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago. The fun and affordable evening will be filled with great food, fantastic company, the Barristers Big Band’s swinging sound, dance lessons, a dance contest, and lots of dancing. Tickets are only $50. Contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057. Dress for dancing!Vanguard Awards - April 24
The CBA and many local bar associations will honor the individuals and institutions who have made the law and legal profession more accessible to and reflective of the community at large. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Standard Club. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees at 312-554-2057. A list of honorees is available at www.chicagobar.org.Association Luncheon with Meet the Press Moderator David Gregory - April 25
All members are cordially invited to an Association Luncheon featuring David Gregory, moderator of “Meet the Press,” on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The event will be held at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct., and will feature a reception at 11:30 a.m. followed by a 12:00 p.m. luncheon. $65 per person. To make a reservation, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.Justice Thomas Fitzgerald Appreciation Day at the White Sox - May 26
The White Sox have designated Sunday, May 26, 2012 Justice Thomas Fitzgerald Appreciation Day. On this special day the White Sox will offer CBA members specially priced tickets. Tickets priced at $44, $40, and $26 are available for $34, $30, and $13. Additionally, if you are able to book a group of 20 or more, you will receive a free Scoreboard Message for your group. Be sure to arrive early to cheer on Justice Fitzgerald as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch! Printable order forms are available at www.chicagobar.org. Order must be received by April 20.
