The Chicago Bar Association

10/21/2026

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 gives 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://learn.chicagobar.org/products/yls-creative-arts-committee-111326.

10/20/2026

Today we celebrated the 2026 Justice John Paul Stevens Award Winners! Named in honor of the legendary Supreme Court Justice, this award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated the highest commitment to integrity and public service throughout their careers.

Congratulations to this distinguished group of honorees for supporting the legal community, advancing the administration of justice, mentoring and inspiring others, and using their talents to serve the public. This year’s recipients are Margaret Benson, Executive Director, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services; Senator Dick Durbin; Bob Glaves, Executive Director, The Chicago Bar Foundation; Mary Robinson, Robinson Stewart Montgomery & Doppke LLC; Judge Mary M. Rowland, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; Timothy Tomasik, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC; and Andrea L. Zopp, Managing Partner, Cleveland Avenue.

10/20/2026

Join YLS Criminal Law Co-Chairs Ashley Rodriguez, Second Chance Law, and Robert Alexander, Chicago Advocate Legal, for an online networking session on Thursday, Oct. 22. All CBA members are welcome to attend and make new connections. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/9y4X50ZZrAl

10/20/2026

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://ow.ly/gyBX50ZYt2e.

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://ow.ly/2j9y50ZYt2c.

10/19/2026

Tomorrow! Join the CBA Anti-Human Trafficking at its October 20 meeting. All CBA members are welcome, earn IL MCLE Credit. Register here: https://ow.ly/cBOq50ZZ5V8.

10/19/2026

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://ow.ly/evKP50ZY9OZ.

10/16/2026

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: www.chicagobar.org/votejudges

10/16/2026

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

10/15/2026

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://bbbnew26.eventbrite.com

When ONLINE SALES close for this event, regular priced tickets ($20/$15) are available at the door beginning at 5:30 pm.

10/15/2026

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. $25 per person. Learn more/register here: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/voting-rights-and-the-power-of-the-vote-102726.