By Laura Bagby, Communications Director, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is joining The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and the CBA Alliance for Women to stage a unique Women’s History Month CLE, spotlighting
The Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, as part of its Annual Community Law Week Celebration, is seeking nominations for the Liberty Bell Award. This award recognizes a member of the community who has rendered service that strengthens the effectiveness
With 46 lawyers seeking to become judges in this primary election in Cook County, voters need to know which candidates are most qualified for the job. Judicial elections rarely generate the same attention as contests for mayor, governor, or president,
Authored by: Tyler Clark
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor on New Year’s day. Stacked against adversarial financial support from billionaire-backed, pro-Cuomo Super PACs, Mandani’s longshot victory is remarkable given both his relative youth and
The United States Supreme Court recently handed a victory to the State of Illinois in its feud with the Trump Administration over immigration enforcement. In a short opinion, the Court declined to stay an injunction entered against the administration which
Authored by: Hon. Mary Colleen Roberts (Ret.)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Virtually every conversation these days involves AI and now this advanced technology seems to be on the cusp of transforming nearly every aspect of society. Whether that proves
As many in the Illinois legal community know, the police officer who shot and killed Sonya Massey was convicted of second-degree murder by a Peoria County jury in October 2025. Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to
Authored by: Tyler Clark
Stronger Together
Worker protections and labor rights victories during the mid to late 19th century antedate a legal environment we enjoy today, where robust antitrust laws serve as prophylactics against rapid market consolidation, unlawful mergers, and
The CBA’s musical comedy revue returns to the stage for its 102nd Annual Bar Show. This year’s show, “Moo Court,” promises wackiness, music, and more cowbell but less politics.
More than 50 CBA attorneys will perform in the annual rousing
The CBA’s Lawyer-to-Lawyer mentoring program matches experienced attorneys (practicing 5 or more years) with attorneys within their first 5 years of practice for a year-long mentoring program. The CBA is currently seeking mentors for the program. You must be a
