CBA Record April-May 2018

things, issues relating to women and minorities in the law, young lawyers’ stress in the practice and culminated in a written report. • The CBA co-sponsored a program with the Seventh Circuit Bar Foundation about Chicago Gun Violence and its causes and possible solutions. • The CBA met with first year law stu- dents from the University of Illinois, DePaul and Loyola to encourage them to participate in the CBA. • At the CBA’s request Chief Evans Timothy Evans went to Sweet and Holy Spirit Church on Chicago’s south side and presented important information to community leaders and neighbor- hood residents about his Bond reform program. • The CBA presented Federal District Court Judge Shadur with its first ever Lifetime Achievement Award at a touching ceremony attended by 100 lawyers and judges. • The Federal Defender Program and its two Executive Directors were honored

ence which was held in Japan this year to discuss common issues among the bar associations. • Thirty Ukrainian judges and lawyers met with me at the CBA to discuss the practice of law in the United States and our respective justice systems. • A luncheon honoring Justice Frank Clarke, chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ireland. • A two-day conference at the CBA with the Montreal Bar Association which considered NAFTA and Canadian/USA cross border issues. • A fundraiser for the victims of the Puerto Rico Hurricane was held at the CBA. • An uplifting luncheon celebration of Federal District Court Judge Ann C. Williams’ career on her retirement from the federal bench. • A conference at the CBA on the Future of the Practice of Law in Chicago was attended by more than 100 Chicago lawyers which covered through discus- sion in break out groups, among other

at a luncheon attended by Federal and State Court Judges and lawyers. • The International Women’s Day lun- cheon was well attended and celebrated women’s success in the law. • A wonderful and informative trip to Rome, Italy; great CLE, wine and food. Thank you for your enthusiasm, sup- port and friendship. The CBA remains the Coolest Bar Association. Attention Law Student Members For only $12/year, there is no better way to jump-start your legal career. Law student mem- bership offers youmany ways to learn about the actual practice of law through free seminars, networking events, practice area committee meetings, career resources, and more. Learn what they don’t teach you in law school! Call Kayla Bryan at 312/554-2135 or email kbryan@ chicagobar.org for more information.

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