Women's Bar Association of Illinois

The WBAI 2023-2024 Year in Review Newsletter is now available! Thank you to our editors, contributors, and advertisers. This edition includes: ✨A Trailblazing Lawyer: Clark-Netsch House Designated as an Official Chicago Landmark ✨Knockoffs Are Ruining the Fashion Industry: Cases and Culture Involving Trademark Infringement ✨109th Annual Installation Dinner & Awards Gala: Celebrating Women in Law at The Field Museum ✨27th Annual Golf Outing: Scramble Tournament and Awards Ceremony Recap ✨Dozens of Event Recaps & Photos! Read it now: https://bit.ly/3VKJ1DH #WBAI #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #lawyersofinstagram #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

Join the Federal Bar Association’s Chicago Chapter, the Chicago Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, and the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago in celebrating the remarkable career of Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer at a special reception on July 17, 2024, from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604. This event honors Judge Pallmeyer’s historic tenure as the first woman Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Event Details: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604 This free program is open to all Federal Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, and Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago members. We welcome everyone to join us in honoring Chief Judge Pallmeyer. Appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. This event is a wonderful occasion to celebrate a trailblazing figure in the legal field and connect with peers over light refreshments and drinks. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP: https://bit.ly/3LlwJgl

For many of WBAI’s members, the Golf Outing is their favorite event. Whether you’ve been golfing your whole life or have never stepped foot on a course, we invite you to join us for our 28th Annual Golf Outing taking place Friday, August 2, 2024 at Glenview Park Golf Club. This event brings together women and men who are judges, attorneys, government officials and legal service providers for an afternoon of friendly competition. The event includes a picnic lunch, an 18 hole scramble event, skills games, cocktails, dinner, and more! Event Details: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 11 AM - 8 PM Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview, IL 60026 Schedule: Lunch: 11:00 AM Shot Gun Scramble: 11:30 AM Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM Tickets: WBAI Members: $200 WBAI Non-Members: $225 Awards Dinner Reception Only: $100 *Tickets are also available for Foursome groups! Contact WBAI to become a sponsor at wbai@wbaillinois.org Register now: https://bit.ly/3yY5SEa #WBAI #golfouting #WBAIGolfOuting2024 #glenviewparkgolfclub

The Women's Bar Association of Illinois offers mentorship programs, professional development opportunities, and more! Don’t miss out on the chance to grow and thrive in your legal career. Join us today! #WBAI #WomenInLaw #JoinUs #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #lawyersofinstagram #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

On this day in 1984, Geraldine Ferraro joined Walter Mondale's Democratic ticket to become the first woman vice-presidential candidate for a major party. Ferraro was a former Queens ADA and 3-term Congresswoman, as well as a journalist, author and businesswoman. #WBAIOnThisDay #womenshistory #WBAI #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle Image Credit: Static.politico.com

Join WBAI and LLL via Zoom on Wednesday, July 24 at noon for an Advanced Family Law Practice discussion on the Pursuit of Attorney’s Fees. The IMDMA has several avenues for attorneys to seek fees, both during litigation and post-decree. Learn the differences among the types of fees that may be awarded and the best method of pursuit. Interim fee awards, contribution to attorney's fees, final fees against one's own client, 508(b) fees, and independent actions for fees will all be addressed. 1.0 hour of MCLE credit pending approval. Space is limited, register today! Event details: Wednesday, July 24 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Members $0 | Non-Members $10 Register now: bit.ly/3IfnM6G #WBAI #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #lawyersofinstagram #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

What an amazing day for WBAI x CBA YLS Walking Club!

The editors of the WBAI Newsletter invite you to submit articles on recent legal developments, professional developments, noteworthy member milestones and achievements from members in good standing, and other relevant legal issues for the upcoming newsletter. Submission Criteria: 1. The article for submission in Word format; 2. A short, 2-3 sentence biography; 3. A headshot in .jpg format for publication in the newsletter and on social media; 4. Written permission to republish, if applicable. Submissions for the Fall Newsletter are due by Friday, September 6, 2024. Learn more and submit an article: https://lnkd.in/g56VXKYx #WBAI #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #lawyersofinstagram #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

We invite you to join the WBAI and CBA for a walking club today! Meet us at City Winery (on the Riverwalk between Dearborn and State) for our walk at 5:00 pm, weather permitting. Let us know if you’re interested in joining by filling out this form: https://lnkd.in/gY-EBP6R #WBAI #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #lawyersofinstagram #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois invites you to join us for our 28th Annual Golf Outing taking place Friday, August 2, 2024 at Glenview Park Golf Club. This outing brings together judges, attorneys, government officials and legal service providers for an afternoon of friendly competition. The event includes a picnic lunch, an 18 hole scramble event, skills games, cocktails, dinner, and more! Event Details: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 11 AM - 8 PM Glenview Park Golf Club, 800 Shermer Road, Glenview, IL 60026 Schedule: Lunch: 11:00 AM Shot Gun Scramble: 11:30 AM Cocktail Reception: 5:30 PM Tickets: WBAI Members: $200 WBAI Non-Members: $225 Awards Dinner Reception Only: $100 *Tickets are also available for Foursome groups! Contact WBAI to become a sponsor at wbai@wbaillinois.org Register now: https://bit.ly/3yY5SEa #WBAI #golfouting #WBAIGolfOuting2024 #glenviewparkgolfclub #womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle