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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 22,000 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.

The CBA's ADR and AI & Legal Practice & Litigation Committees are meeting jointly next week to examine utilizing GenAI i...
05/29/2026

The CBA's ADR and AI & Legal Practice & Litigation Committees are meeting jointly next week to examine utilizing GenAI in ADR practice. Judge Jerome Abrams (ret.) and Ryan Abbott, both neutrals with JAMS will speak. All CBA members are welcome to attend online. Sign up here: https://ow.ly/Mg4l50Z5FwI.

Command the courtroom. Master direct and cross-examination. Join Jon Loevy of Loevy + Loevy at the CBA’s Trial Superstar...
05/29/2026

Command the courtroom. Master direct and cross-examination. Join Jon Loevy of Loevy + Loevy at the CBA’s Trial Superstars CLE on June 11. Jon will share battle-tested strategies to help your excel in the courtroom. Register before June 1 for final early bird pricing and join us at the Metropolitan Club: https://learn.chicagobar.org/products/trial-superstars-on-presenting-your-case-061126 -product_tab_overview

The CBA Military & Veterans Affairs Committee hosted a networking reception to foster connections and build relationship...
05/28/2026

The CBA Military & Veterans Affairs Committee hosted a networking reception to foster connections and build relationships amongst our local military community. CBA members that would like to get involved with the committee and receive notice of upcoming meetings, can join at https://ow.ly/Q0aP50Z5lLA (under committees tab) or email [email protected].

Part two of the CBA Record's AI theme is here! In this issue you’ll read about how you can effectively use AI as a perso...
05/28/2026

Part two of the CBA Record's AI theme is here! In this issue you’ll read about how you can effectively use AI as a personal coach that helps you structure your days more intentionally. You will learn more about the ARDC’s most recent guidance on how to ethically implement AI into the legal practice. You’ll also discover how one landmark Illinois case concerning professional responsibility obligations may trigger opposing counsel’s duty to report filing counsel for submitting briefs containing AI-fabricated citations and support. Access the issue online here: https://ow.ly/qNaT50Z5e5U.

The CBA's popular 6-hour professional responsibility overview is back on June 16. Earn the 6 hours of Professional Respo...
05/27/2026

The CBA's popular 6-hour professional responsibility overview is back on June 16. Earn the 6 hours of Professional Responsibility credit, including Diversity/Inclusion and Mental Health/Substance Abuse credit, that are required to satisfy your Illinois continuing legal education requirement. Finish before your June 30, 2026, deadline or get ahead for Summer 2027 with this “One-and-Done” program. Register here: https://ow.ly/XHZG50Z4Vfy

Join the CBA Social Security Committee on 6/18 for a brand new CLE. Attendees will gain practical insight into Seventh C...
05/27/2026

Join the CBA Social Security Committee on 6/18 for a brand new CLE. Attendees will gain practical insight into Seventh Circuit practice, receive actionable strategies for representing disability claimants, and more. https://ow.ly/5moS50Z4M5X.

The Young Lawyers Section is hosting its final happy hour for the bar year on June 10 at Parlay in River North. Come out...
05/26/2026

The Young Lawyers Section is hosting its final happy hour for the bar year on June 10 at Parlay in River North. Come out and reconnect with your fellow young lawyers and discover how you can get involved in the YLS!! Law students welcome. Register here for 2 free drinks and appetizers: https://ow.ly/mfPE50Z4tah

Wishing everyone a Memorial Day filled with reflection and appreciation for our heroes.
05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a Memorial Day filled with reflection and appreciation for our heroes.

The CBA's Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee is meeting next week (Wednesday, May 27)! Anisa Jordan from the ARDC w...
05/22/2026

The CBA's Bankruptcy and Reorganization Committee is meeting next week (Wednesday, May 27)! Anisa Jordan from the ARDC will be covering ethics in bankruptcy practice. All members are welcome (IL PR-MCLE Credit). Register for the online meeting here: https://ow.ly/unuP50Z3iWH.

Last night, Judge Nichole Patton hosted an evening of celebration and community at The Chicago Bar Association’s CBA Mem...
05/22/2026

Last night, Judge Nichole Patton hosted an evening of celebration and community at The Chicago Bar Association’s CBA Membership Appreciation Awards & Reception. This special event honored the outstanding dedication, leadership, and service of our exemplary members. Thank you for helping make the CBA a vibrant and impactful organization!

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