Summer is almost here! In addition to warmer weather, summer means opportunities for Illinois lawyers and judges to connect with other legal professionals and support their community at events hosted by local and affinity bar and judicial associations.
From a “Salute to Veterans in the Legal Profession” and the ISBA’s Annual Meeting, to golf and baseball outings, these events can help expand your network and foster a deeper sense of belonging and collaboration within the legal profession.
We have compiled a list of upcoming legal community events between June and August 2024. If we missed any, please email us at mail@2civility.org.
June
LAGBAC, Alliance of Illinois Judges, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Second Annual Drag Brunch
Saturday, June 1
12 p.m.
LIPS Chicago, 2229 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Decalogue Society of Lawyers All-Bar Co-Hosted “Salute to Veterans in the Legal Profession”
Monday, June 3
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago 2024-2025 Installation and Awards Ceremony
Monday, June 3
5:30 to 8 pm
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, 320 South Canal Street, Suite 3300, Chicago
Kane County Bar Association Field of Dreams 166th Annual Dinner
Thursday, June 6
5:30 to 10 p.m.
Kane County Cougars Stadium, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva, IL
Contact director@kanecountybar.org for questions or visit the Kane County Bar Association website.
Illinois State Bar Association 2024 Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 6 – Friday, June 7
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 315 Chestnut Street, St Louis, MO
The deadline for online registration is June 2. CLE is available. Learn more here.
Illinois Defense Counsel Annual Business Meeting, Board Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Friday, June 7
9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live! by Loews – St. Louis, 799 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI) Charities Annual Fundraiser
Friday, June 7
6 p.m.
ChiSox Bar & Grill and Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL
North Suburban Bar Association Judges’ Night
Tuesday, June 11
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL
Southwest Bar Association Golf Outing
Thursday, June 13
1 p.m.
Water’s Edge Golf Club, 7205 West 115th Street, Worth, IL
Northwest Suburban Bar Association Annual Installation Dinner
Thursday, June 13
6 p.m.
Concorde Banquets, 20922 North Rand Road, Kildeer, IL
Hellenic Bar Association Judges Night 2024
Thursday, June 13
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
National Hellenic Museum, 333 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
DuPage County Bar Association 2024 Presidents Ball and Installation of Officers and Directors
Friday, June 14
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, IL
Contact rrupp@dcba.org for questions or visit the DuPage County Bar Association website.
Kane County Bar Association Golf Outing
Monday, June 17
8:30 a.m.
Bowes Creek Country Club, 1250 Bowes Creek Blvd, Elgin, IL
Public Interest Law Initiative Annual Pro Bono Reception
Wednesday, June 26
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ivy Room at Tree Studios, 12 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Bar Association 2024 Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 27
11:30 a.m.
University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe, Chicago, IL
Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Annual Installation Dinner 2024
Thursday, June 27
5 p.m.
The Palmer House, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois & HLAI Charities Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 28
7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Harborside International Golf Center, 11001 S Doty Ave East, Chicago, IL
Cook County Bar Association 110th Installation and Awards Banquet
Friday, June 28
5 to 11 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Illinois Defense Counsel 60th Anniversary Gala
Friday, June 28
5 to 11 p.m.
Cafe Brauer, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2021 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL
July
Decalogue Society of Lawyers 90th Anniversary Celebration, Installation, and Awards Dinner
Thursday, July 11
5 p.m.
Bryn Mawr Country Club, 6600 North Crawford, Lincolnwood, IL
Early bird registration closes on June 10. Late registration closes on June 30. Learn more here.
Chicago Bar Association & Chicago Bar Foundation Pro Bono & Public Service Awards Luncheon
Friday, July 19
11:30 a.m.
Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Illinois Latino Judges’ Association Board Installation
Thursday, July 25
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, 3015 West Division Street, Chicago, IL
August
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation’s Race Judicata
Thursday, August 29
6:30 p.m.
1746 N Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL
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