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Founded in 1874, The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. The Association's voluntary membership of 22,000 consists largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the State of Illinois. However, we do have a growing out-of-state membership of lawyers who want to take advantage of the Association's many membership services and benefits.

Many solo and small firm lawyers struggle with accounting because they lack the proper training to manage their own book...
09/02/2026

Many solo and small firm lawyers struggle with accounting because they lack the proper training to manage their own bookkeeping. At this upcoming seminar, Chelsea Williams, aka "The Money Whisperer" and founder of Profit Kept, will cover vital financial foundations, budgeting, cash management, and the law firm financial cycle to help you effectively manage your money. Learn more and register for "Money Matters" here: https://ow.ly/fgSW50ZIomC.

Join the CBA Futures and Derivatives Committee for a kick-off meeting on September 23 at 12:15 p.m. Our panel will exami...
09/02/2026

Join the CBA Futures and Derivatives Committee for a kick-off meeting on September 23 at 12:15 p.m. Our panel will examine the latest rulemaking proposals from the SEC and CFTC. Come out and network! https://ow.ly/a2u550ZIiFE.

Next Week! Join the Young Lawyers Section for fun and networking on Wednesday, September 9 at Moe's Cantina River North....
09/01/2026

Next Week! Join the Young Lawyers Section for fun and networking on Wednesday, September 9 at Moe's Cantina River North. Register now and receive a free drink ticket at check-in: https://ow.ly/ZLhR50ZHphM. Law students and nonmembers are welcome ($10).

See you on September 10! Looking to jump start your legal career or make new connections in the Chicagoland legal commun...
08/31/2026

See you on September 10! Looking to jump start your legal career or make new connections in the Chicagoland legal community? Join the Young Lawyers Section for an Open House highlighting all the ways you can get involved and find your niche! RSVP at https://ow.ly/Rw0i50ZHpnJ. Law students welcome and nonmembers welcome!

Save the date! The CBA Alliance for Women and the CBA Environmental Law Committee invite you to "A Woman’s Place in Envi...
08/31/2026

Save the date! The CBA Alliance for Women and the CBA Environmental Law Committee invite you to "A Woman’s Place in Environmental Advocacy." Join us for a vital conversation exploring gender dynamics, career development, and environmental law. In-person only at the CBA on October 29. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/YYFw50ZHmQG.

Looking to expand your network and celebrate excellence in the legal field? Join the Alliance for Women (AFW) on Thursda...
08/26/2026

Looking to expand your network and celebrate excellence in the legal field? Join the Alliance for Women (AFW) on Thursday, September 24 at 5:00 PM at the CBA Building. Come out to celebrate outstanding female lawyers, connect with peers across the legal community, and learn how to get involved with the AFW. Space is limited. Save your spot at the free event here: https://ow.ly/FQcT50ZFK11

Navigating family office governance has never been more complex. As structures evolve, how are leaders managing risk, co...
08/24/2026

Navigating family office governance has never been more complex. As structures evolve, how are leaders managing risk, compliance, and expectations? Join the CBA Family Office Committee for its first meeting of the new bar year, "The Modern Family Office: Governance in an Era of Complexity" on September 23 from 4-5 p.m. followed by a complimentary networking reception). In-Person at Holland & Knight LLP (Chicago, IL). IL MCLE Credit available.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your expertise or reconnect with peers, this kickoff event is the perfect place to start the new bar year. Members, save your seat here: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/family-office-committee-092326.

Current 2L's! Sign up to be paired with a CBA member to explore legal careers in Chicago and help prep for your first ca...
08/24/2026

Current 2L's! Sign up to be paired with a CBA member to explore legal careers in Chicago and help prep for your first career move. Mentors and students will tackle topics such as networking skills, shadowing a hearing or deposition, or editing a writing sample. Programming kicks-off in September. Interested law students can find details here: https://ow.ly/smU350ZESRB (please note, you must be a CBA law student member).

Get an overview of CCPA's privacy risk assessment and cybersecurity audit requirements on September 15. Online - IL MCLE...
08/17/2026

Get an overview of CCPA's privacy risk assessment and cybersecurity audit requirements on September 15. Online - IL MCLE Credit. Members can learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/H9Si50ZACw6.

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