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South Asian Bar Association of Chicago

The South Asian Bar Association of Chicago represents the South Asian legal community in the Chicagoland area. The Honorable Marvin E.

The South Asian Bar Association of Chicago was established September 13, 2000, when it held its inaugural reception in the James Parsons Ceremonial Courtroom at the federal courthouse in Chicago. Aspen, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, administered the oath of office to the SABA Chicago’s officers and directors. Since that reception the initial officer

s and directors have actively engaged in steering the association to serve the South Asian community. Over this past year, the SABA Chicago leadership set three goals for the immediate future:
- to establish a formal membership to the association, wherein membership benefits, amongst others, would include being listed in the SABA Chicago Membership directory
- to organize a formal mentoring program for South Asian law students
- to organize various media by which its membership can communicate with each other as well as the South Asian community

We are proud to say that we have achieved each of these objectives. The SABA Chicago Membership Directory is expected to be published this year. Moreover, since it’s “Getting An Inside Track On Developing Your Law Career” seminar on September 5, 2002, SABA Chicago now has a formal mentoring program wherein law students have been matched with South Asian attorneys to provide mentoring, guidance and career counseling. As a direct result of these achievements, SABA Chicago has grown in member involvement. It has also become an integral part of establishing a national organization for South Asian lawyers. We are excited about the prospects of what is to come. If you are interested in any of these activities, feel free to contact us. SABA Chicago has regular meeting that are typically on the first Thursday of every month. Your participation and opinions regarding the development of the association are welcome. See our website for more information.

08/11/2026

We’re proud to announce Mahrukh Hussain as the recipient of SABA Chicago’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Award.

Throughout her distinguished career, Mahrukh has used her position as a legal leader to open doors for others and drive meaningful, lasting change across the profession. During her tenure in senior legal leadership at McDonald’s, she championed initiatives such as the Mansfield Rule and pushed for greater diversity and accountability in outside counsel relationships—helping expand pathways to opportunity and leadership for women and other historically underrepresented attorneys.

As a South Asian woman who rose to the highest levels of corporate legal leadership, Mahrukh’s impact extends well beyond the organizations she has served. She has been a trailblazer, a role model, and a powerful example of what it means to use leadership not simply to succeed, but to create opportunities for those who follow.

Please join us in celebrating Mahrukh and our other honorees at the SABA Chicago Gala 2026 on Friday, August 21 at Lacuna Lofts.

Tickets are limited and available now.

Law Students: $125
SABA Members: $150
Non-Members: $175

Celebrate. Connect. Elevate.

08/06/2026

Chicago’s South Asian legal community shows up in a big way every year, and we hope you’ll join us on August 21 for the SABA Chicago Gala!

We’ll have a rooftop cocktail hour at Lacuna Lofts, dinner, drinks, awards, music, and plenty of time to catch up with colleagues from across Chicago’s legal community.

Tickets
• Law Student: $125
• Member: $150
• Non-Member: $175

Limited tickets are still available at sabachicago.org/events.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

08/05/2026

07/29/2026

✨ One night. One rooftop. One community.

Join us for the 2026 SABA Chicago Gala—an evening celebrating the people, organizations, and leaders shaping the future of Chicago’s South Asian legal community.

🌆 Rooftop cocktails at Lacuna Lofts
🏆 Awards honoring outstanding leaders and organizations
🤝 Meaningful connections with colleagues, mentors, and friends
🎉 A night of celebration, culture, and community

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Lacuna Lofts | Chicago

🎟️ Early Bird pricing is available through this week only. Secure your tickets now at sabachicago.org/events.

Come celebrate where culture meets community meets impact.

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06/05/2026

Get ready for an amazing evening at SABA-Chicago’s 2026 Gala! We look forward to seeing you there. Registration information and details will be shared in the coming week!

05/22/2026

Our latest fireside chat series will kick off next week with Kulmeet Galhotra, of Galhotra Law, giving us a run down of criminal defense, what it means to run your own criminal defense practice, and provide decades of knowledge and wisdom on those gay are interested by the developing changes in criminal defense law. Register for our zoom session at sabachicago.org/events!

05/16/2026

We’ve got an amazing evening of art, culture, and identity planned for our wonderful community. SABA Chicago & SAI are excited to see you all in a short few weeks to celebrate with food, music, and good vibes!

05/14/2026

Happy month from SABA-Chicago!

05/13/2026

SABA Chicago was proud to host an engaging discussion on “AI Governance, Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Navigating the Evolving Landscape” at Greenberg Traurig.

A sincere thank you to our outstanding panelists for sharing their insights on the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management. We also extend our gratitude to for hosting and supporting this important conversation.

Great discussions, valuable perspectives, and an exciting look into the future of AI governance.

05/11/2026

Join South Asian Bar Association of Chicago and South Asia Institute for an unforgettable evening celebrating the richness, diversity, and beauty of South Asian culture through art, community, and connection.

𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭, 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 will bring together attorneys, students, families, friends, and community members for a vibrant night featuring inspiring artwork, cultural expression, light bites, and meaningful conversation.

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