The Chicago Bar Association

Tomorrow! Join the CBA Anti-Human Trafficking at its October 20 meeting. All CBA members are welcome, earn IL MCLE Credit. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gM6hwqdE. A BIG thank you to committee cochairs: Naderh H Elrabadi and Bob Fioretti #humantrafficking #survivor #law #lawyer #chicagolawyer #chicagobarassociation

CBA members are invited to understand how a professional ADA/WCAG website accessibility assessment actually works, from scoping and automated scanning to hands-on testing anyone can do in ten minutes. Lisa Gavin of Data Steward give you information on how to use habit stacking to build accessibility into your everyday work, whether you're counseling clients or building your own practice's online presence Members can learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gkbMpSh5. Thank you to the YLS Creative Arts Law Chairs: Hunter Howe of Sidley Austin LLP and Katie A. O'Neill of O'Neill Law LLC. Emily Anderson Aleksandra Petrovic

The General Election is just over two weeks away. Have you done your homework yet? Before you head to the polls, learn about the qualifications of the judges seeking election and retention. The CBA’s judicial ratings make it easy to be an informed voter—check them out now: https://lnkd.in/g8ntK3WV #VoteSmart #JudicialElections #InformedVoter #KnowYourJudges

Maria Makar, partner and dead of the Prisoners' Rights Practice at Hale Law, will be in-person in Chicago on November 19 to cover 10 Prisoners' Rights Cases Every Lawyer Should Know. The event is sponsored by the CBA Federal Civil Practice Committee and all CBA members are welcome to attend. Can't make it in-person? Watch the live Webcast. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gTiECkxx. A BIG thank you to Co-Chairs Savannah McNeily of Jenner & Block and Tad Web Arnold of GOLDMAN & EHRLICH.

Need legal advice? CBA lawyers are available by phone tomorrow between 9 AM and 12 PM at 312-554-2001. Receive free legal guidance from a CBA attorney. ☎️Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered—no appointment needed! Learn more: www.chicagobar.org/lrs

Lawyer Wellness + IL Mental Health PR-MCLE Credit: The CBA's Well-Being and Mindfulness Committee has an updated slate of programs for the fall available to all CBA members. Get an introduction to mindfulness (Oct. 22) and get a look at how alcohol can affect a lawyer's journey (Nov. 30). Register for The Practice of Presence: An Introduction to Mindfulness with Andrea Yang, Career Development Senior Manager, Mayer Brown here: https://lnkd.in/g5EZ6fsB. Register for Is Being Functional Enough? Science and Story on Reframing Alcohol with Amy Leinen Guldner, Speaker, Coach and Lawyer, Montage Legal Group, here: https://lnkd.in/g2d_zayd. A BIG thank you to Karen Munoz for planning the sessions. Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism

Looking for the perfect Saturday night plans? 🎺✨ Join the CBA Barristers Big Band for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary sounds of Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald! Get ready to swing to timeless big band classics. 🗓️ Saturday, October 17 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University (425 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago) 🎟️ Tickets: • $15 Adults ($20 at the door) • $10 Law Students & under 18 ($15 at the door) Secure your early bird tickets online now: https://lnkd.in/g6nj7EYi #BigBand #JazzChicago #CountBasie #EllaFitzgerald #ChicagoMusic #LiveJazz #BarristersBigBand #ChicagoEvents

Save the date! Lisa Koop, Director of Legal Services at the National Immigrant Justice Center, will present a year-end review of U.S. Supreme Court immigration rulings at the December 18 meeting of the CBA Immigration and Nationality Law Committee. Members can register here: https://lnkd.in/g4TbVKVh. A BIG thank you to our committee chairs: Dev Parikh, Elena D. and Maria Cabrales. #immigrationlaw #lawyer #immigration #cba #chicagobarassociation

Explore the history of women's right to vote—nationally and right here in Illinois—and earn 1.00 IL Diversity/Inclusion PR MCLE Credit. Hosted by the CBA Alliance for Women, this hybrid event offers excellent in-person networking or the flexibility of a live webcast. A BIG thank you to our fantastic panelists and committee chairs: Karen Clanton, Gwen Jordan, Jane Ruby, Michele H. Thorne, Sandra Yamate, Gail Eisenberg & Meghan ODonnell. Jennifer Byrne League of Women Voters of Chicago BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO INC WBAI $25 per person. Learn more/register here: https://lnkd.in/ezJs3B3V. #VotingRights #WomensHistory #CBAAllianceForWomen #ChicagoLawyers #DiversityAndInclusion #MCLE #LegalEducation #Suffrage #IllinoisLaw #WomenInLaw

Looking to elevate your mediation strategy? On Tuesday, October 20, the CBA Young Lawyers Section returns with a brand-new, free Practice Basics Series webinar: Preparing Your Case and Client for Mediation. Speakers Aleksandra Petrovic and George J. Schaller V will dive into the core skills every attorney needs to manage expectations, evaluate risks, and guide clients toward smart settlement decisions. CBA members can register for free here: https://lnkd.in/gnBrXbRZ (earn IL MCLE Credit!).