YLS Lunch with a Judge - October 10
Members are invited to have lunch with the Hon. Dennis Burke (ret.) on October 10 at 12:00 p.m. at the CBA. Judge Burke spent 15 years serving on the Circuit Court of Cook County bench where he conducted nearly 1,800 settlement conferences while concurrently presiding over 700 commercial cases and conducting law jury trials. Judge Burke will discuss his time as a judge and his transition into arbitration. You must be a CBA member or law student member to attend and you must register in advance. Limit 100. Click here to register.
Get to know members of the Risk Management Association and Illinois CPA Society on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., at Mercer 113. $65 ticket. Get details and reservation form or call the RMA at 815-464-1439.YLS October Social - October 17
Join the YLS at Benchmark on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free appetizers and a complimentary drink. Benchmark will provide shuttle service at 5 p.m. from CBA Headquarters (321 S Plymouth Ct.) to the bar. Sponsored by High Impact.Alliance for Women Leadership in the Law - October 18
The Alliance for Women is teaming up with the Commission on Women in the Profession, the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Seyfarth Shaw LLP Women’s Network on October 18, 2012, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. to present Women’s Leadership in the Law. An esteemed panel of outstanding women leaders in the legal profession will share their thoughts on how women attorneys can develop and hone their leadership skills. Learn what has helped our panelists excel as leaders, how best to prepare and lay a path for leadership roles, and how to be an effective leader and mentor. See details and reservation information in PDF.Barristers Big Band Performance - October 19
Join the CBA's Barristers Big Band on Friday, October 19, 2012, for "Cole Porter vs. Soul Music," a musical competition where you get to be the judge! The free performance will start at 6:00 p.m. at Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago (enter off Plymouth). See details in PDF.CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week- October 22 to 27
See schedule of events (free CLE trainings, YLS Pro Bono and Community Service Fair, pro bono opportunities, and more) at www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek.19th Annual Pro Bono & Community Service Fair - October 23
Meet with representatives from almost 50 of Chicago's legal aid, pro bono and community service organizations to network with likeminded professionals and uncover the volunteer opportunity you have been seeking. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Foundation and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Please note: This complimentary event is open to law students and lawyers of all levels of legal experience. The evening's program will indicate the level of experience required by a particular organization. Click here to register.
