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 20,000 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.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Other speakers include, Illinois Senator Cristina Castro, former Chicago Bear Rashied Davis, Chief Judge Timothy Evans, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Justice Jesse Reyes, Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and domestic violence expert Mark Wynn
To raise awareness for domestic…
