Authored by: Shmuel Wyckoff
A young man named Quovadas Mahomes, and a young woman named Bethany McKee, in two separate counties, were convicted of murder. Mahomes shot four rival gang members, killing one; McKee did not kill anyone. She was
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CBA to Host its 99th Annual Golf Outing on September 17
by Ann Glynn, CBA Public Affairs Director
The Chicago Bar Association will hold its 99th Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, September 17, at The Glen Club in Glenview, an historic course situated in the grounds of the former Glenview Naval Air
THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION CONCLUDES 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT ANNUAL MEETING
The Chicago Bar Association will celebrate the 2023-2024 bar year and welcome the 2024-2025 bar year and leadership at the annual meeting on June 27 at the University Club of Chicago. The meeting will highlight the yearlong celebration of the CBA’s
The Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section to Introduce New Leadership and Present Awards at Annual Meeting
The Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association will introduce Kenneth Matuszewski as their 2024-2025 Chair and Executive Council at the YLS Annual Meeting on June 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the CBA Headquarters at 321 S. Plymouth Court.
Job Search Tips for Law Students
By: Tasneem Mewa
Sometimes, the prospect of finding the “right” summer job can seem far-off, especially if you’ve been searching for months. However, given the increasingly dynamic nature of a legal career, sometimes the search itself can be just as
Bait and Switch: Identifying Scam Tactics Targeting Writers Worldwide
Post Authored by: Natalie Elizaroff
In the dynamic literary world, writers face a multitude of challenges, with scams and predatory practices emerging as significant threats to their creative endeavors. One insidious form of deception that has garnered notoriety is the
You and the Law: Free Speech About Israel-Palestine on Campus
CBA TV has a brand new “You and the Law” episode available on YouTube that examines free speech on college campuses regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The episode provides an overview of First Amendment issues regarding Israel-Palestine on college campuses and
ABA Seeks to Accredit Fully-Online Law Schools
By: Hannah Werner
Last year, American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar began modifying the accreditation process to allow for law schools that are entirely online. Though there are few accredited online
The Chicago Bar Association Marks 150 Years of Championing Justice, Building Connections, and Making an Impact in Chicago
A Grand Celebration at Union Station Set for Friday, May 10
Founded in 1874, the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. During its 150 years of existence,
The Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women Honors Outstanding Women Lawyers
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONAnn Glynn: 312-554-2012 or aglynn@chicagobar.org
The CBA’s Alliance for Women is presenting 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