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
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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
The Chicago Bar Association and Wings, Inc. to Host Domestic Violence Summit Featuring Keynote Speaker Denise Brown, Activist and Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson
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
CBA Releases Judicial Evaluation Findings for November 5th General Election
CBA “Judge Smart Pocket Guide” Available for Voters in English, Spanish and Polish
The Chicago Bar Association released evaluation results for judicial candidates who are seeking election or retention to the Illinois Supreme Court, the Illinois Appellate Court or the
Tips for Being an Evening Law Student
Authored by: Chris Drew
As another school year is set to begin, I think back to the first few weeks right before I started law school. I am not your traditional law student, but instead I was a 40-something full
You’re Going Back to Law School, Now What?
Authored by: Sara Shiffman
In 2019, after many years working in marketing and communications reviewing contracts and advising clients on risk and redlines and reviewing social media content for compliance with federal advertising guidelines, I decided to embark on a