Statewide Calendar of Bar Events
Submit listings for the Statewide Bar Calendar to Celeste A. Niemann at cniemann@isba.org
2022
May
May 2 (Monday, 12-1 pm) Virtual
Sangamon County Bar Association. Law Day 2022 with special guest Gregory Harris, the United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, "Towards a More Perfect Union: the Constitution in the Times of Change." More info available on Sangamon County Bar Association website.
May 3 (Tuesday, 12-1:50 pm webcast; 5-6:30 pm reception) Virtual/Chicago
Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, & Illinois Judges Association. 2022 Celebration of Women as Leaders in the Profession. The live complimentary webcast, with 1.50 hours MCLE credit, will occur from 12:00 - 1:50 p.m. Register for the Zoom event. A complimentary outdoor reception will take place also on May 3, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at DePaul University College of Law, 1 East Jackson, Chicago (enter on State Street, 11th Floor Outdoor Terrace). Separate pre-registration and compliance with COVID safety precautions are required for the reception. Register for the outdoor reception at DePaul Law. For questions about the reception, contact Angie Cruz at acruz@chicagobar.org or 312-554-2132. More info on the Illinois State Bar Association website.
May 6 (Friday, 5:30 pm) Downers Grove
DuPage County Bar Association. President's Ball. Esplanade Lakes by Doubletree, 3500 Lacey Rd., Downers Grove. Info on DuPage County Bar Association website.
May 12-16 (Thursday-Monday) California
ISBA's Trip to Napa Valley and Sonoma. Info on ISBA website.
May 18 (Wednesday, 5-7:30 pm) Chicago
The Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ) and LAGBAC, Chicago's LGBTQ+ Bar Association. An Event Celebrating LGBTQ+ Judges in Leadership: Judge Judith A. Rice, Acting Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 151 North Franklin, Chicago. Tickets: Non-Members: $55, Members: $35, Students: $10, Judges: Free. Refreshments will be served. More info will be available on LAGBAC website.
May 19 (Thursday, 5-7 pm) Lisle
Illinois State Bar Association. Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle. The ISBA will celebrate the 2020-21 ISBA Award Recipients during this complimentary reception. Advance registration is required. Info available on Illinois State Bar Association website.
May 20 (Friday) Chicago
Illinois Bar Foundation. Black-tie Gala, honoring Tim Eaton of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister. Four Seasons Hotel. Info on Illinois Bar Foundation website.
May 21 (Saturday, 6 pm - midnight) Chicago
Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. 35th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser. Epiphany Center of the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago. Info on BWLA website.
May 24 (Tuesday) Glenview
North Suburban Bar Association. Gary Wild Dinner at the North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Rd. More info will be available on North Suburban Bar Association website.
May 24 (Tuesday, 5-8 pm) Chicago
Korean American Bar Association of Chicago. The 2022 Otaka Judicial Reception. KABA and its sister bar associations will recognize the Asian American Judges Association of Illinois. The University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe Street, Chicago. More info will be available on Korean American Bar Association of Chicago website.
May 25 (Wednesday, 6:30 pm) Chicago
Advocates Society. Networking Event. President's Room - Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago. 6:30 pm cocktails & networking;
7 pm General Meeting with guest speaker Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulous with presentation on the IJA Declaration of Independence;
7:30 pm Networking Event - “Introductions and Elevator Speeches.” Cost: free to members, $25 non-members. More info available on the Advocates Society website.
June
June 3 (Friday, 11:15 am) Chicago
Illinois Judges Association. Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers. Board of Directors’ meeting will commence at 1:00 p.m. Chicago Kent College of Law, Main Auditorium, 565 Adams, Chicago. More info will be available on the Illinois Judges Association website.
June 9 (Thursday) TBD
Hellenic Bar Association. Annual Judges Night. More info will be available on the Hellenic Bar Association website.
June 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) Lake Geneva
Ill. State Bar Assn. Annual Meeting. More info will be available on the ISBA website or 800-252-8908.
June 16 (Thursday, 5-7:30 pm) Chicago
Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Annual Dinner. Hilton in Chicago. More info will be available on the Women's Bar Association of Illinois website.
June 22 (Wednesday, 5:30 pm) Glenview
North Suburban Bar Association. Annual Judges' Night. North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview. More info available on the North Suburban Bar Association website.
September
September 10-18 (Saturday-Sunday) Italy
ISBA President's Trip - A Taste of Italy. Info on trip website.
October
October 14 (Friday) Chicago
Illinois Bar Foundation. Gala honoring Patricia C. Bobb of Patricia C. Bobb & Associates. Morgan Manufacturing. Tickets & more info will be available on Illinois Bar Foundation website.
October 14 (Friday) TBD
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony. More info will be available on Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois website.
October 20 (Thursday) Chicago
Advocates Society. Judge's Night. Polish Museum of America, 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. More info will be available on the Advocates Society website.
October 29 (Saturday) Rosemont
Hellenic Bar Association. 72nd Scholarship Ball. Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N River Rd, Rosemont. More info will be available on the Hellenic Bar Association website.
December
December 1 (Thursday, 5:00 pm) Chicago
Diversity Scholarship Foundation. 2022 Unity Gala & Awards Ceremony. Chicago Hilton, Grand Ballroom, 720 S. Michigan Ave. 5:00 pm cocktail reception. 6:00 pm dinner & program. More info will be available on the Diversity Scholarship Foundation website.