Authored by: Sara Shiffman
Depending on who you ask, one of the best or worst aspects of becoming an attorney is that you may never serve in a jury. For years, everyone I spoke to about law school or the
Bar Associations
A message to our members about the rule of law and judicial independence
Dear CBA Members,
The Chicago Bar Association Board of Managers stands in solidarity with bar associations across the country in affirming the Association’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and preserving judicial independence.
The rule of law is a…
Chicago Talks: Abolition of the Death Penalty, Sentencing and Criminal Justice Reform in Illinois
In a new episode of Chicago Talks, CBATV’s Michael Alkaraki, Leahy Hoste Alkaraki, and William Nissen, a criminal justice reform advocate and former partner at Sidley Austin, give an overview of the abolition of the death penalty, sentencing and criminal…
Menswear Store Syd Jerome Offers CBA Members New Discount
CBA Members can get up to 30 percent off all clothing through March 8, 2025, and select clothing through April 12, 2025. Plus, receive a complimentary Italo Ferretti tie with any suit purchase. Alterations are included. Not applicable to solid…
The CBA’s Alliance for Women is Now Accepting Nominations for The Founder’s Award and The Alta May Hulett Award
The CBA’s Alliance for Women is seeking nominations for their annual awards that recognize outstanding women lawyers who have significantly contributed to the advancement of women in the legal profession or other areas, and whose careers exemplify the highest level…
Statement of the Chicago Bar Association in Response to Objectionable Text Message Allegedly Sent by a Circuit Court of Cook County Judge
The Chicago Bar Association commends the Executive Committee of the Circuit Court of Cook County and Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans for taking prompt action to investigate and address the alleged recent circulation of an objectionable and offensive text message…
An Alternative to the Traditional Justice System: Restorative Justice in Chicago
Authored by: Christine “Chris” Drew
As law students begin preparing for law school, most of us know of only one route of resolution for criminal cases: the traditional criminal justice system. Many students know that you can have a criminal…
The Chicago Bar Association’s 101st Annual Bar Show, “Bar to the Future” Playing at the Studebaker Theater on January 8, 10 and 11
The CBA’s irreverent musical comedy revue returns to the stage for its 101st Annual Bar Show. More than 50 CBA attorneys will perform in the annual rousing production that parodies local and national political figures in this year’s show, “Bar…
Writing Your Way to Success: Legal Writing is Your Key to Landing a Job
Authored by: Shmuel Wyckoff
As the semester winds down and dreaded final exams draw closer, law students all over the country must begin thinking about their summers. While some are lucky enough to have already landed a job, many are…
Statement by The Chicago Bar Association in Response to Published Reports About Threats Against Judge Thomas Nowinski
Media has reported that Judge Thomas Nowinski of the Circuit Court of Cook County has been the target of threats to his safety following his rulings in two Domestic Relations cases. The Chicago Bar Association strongly condemns any threats against…