Women's Bar Association of Illinois

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 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 Winter Newsletter are due by Friday, January 10, 2025. 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

The ever-popular Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference is back again, allowing you to earn CLE credit while staying up to date on important issues that may impact you and your clients. Part 1 of the conference takes place in Chicago and offers plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues, while Part 2 is available from the comfort of your home or office as a live webcast. Whether you choose to attend one day or both, you will get the information you need on a variety of hot topic issues! Part 1: Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Chicago 12:15 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. - CLE Program 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Networking Reception Part 2: Friday, November 22, 2024 - Live Webcast 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - CLE Program Earn up to 8.0 hours MCLE credit, including 6.0* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit by attending both days! Registration Now Open! www.isba.org/cle/upcoming FREE for Paid Members of FALA, HLAI, AABA, CABA, LAGBAC, ISBA, KABA, SABA, CCBA, BWLA, WBAI, MBA, & Decalogue [$50 for non-members] Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association, Asian American Bar Association, Black Women Lawyers’ Association, Chinese American Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Korean American Bar Association, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association, Muslim Bar Association of Chicago, South Asian Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Please contact Tara Sanders at tsanders@isba.org if you are interested in sponsoring this conference. *Professional Responsibility MCLE credit subject to approval

WBAI in partnership with the Illinois Council on Women and Girls is looking for 25 volunteers to score applications for the Girls Lead and Girls Committee programs. Volunteers will be required to watch a short training video and then will be assigned 10 applications to score. Volunteers are needed by 10/31 with application scoring complete by 11/18. Please email Sarah King at SFK@cliffordlaw.com to sign-up! About the Girls Lead Program: The Girls Lead program, run by the Illinois Council on Women and Girls and chaired by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, offers girls in grades 5-12 the opportunity to shadow female leaders in Illinois state government. Participants will learn about leadership and the role of women in government through mentoring and hands-on experiences, with projects varying by grade level, including reflections, essays, or policy research. The program encourages applicants who show leadership, resilience, and community contributions. About the Girls Committee Program: The Girls Committee of the Illinois Council on Women and Girls, chaired by Office of Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, offers high school girls in Illinois the opportunity to engage in leadership and governance. Members serve one-year terms and research critical issues affecting young women, presenting their findings to the Council. The program seeks diverse nominees, particularly those without previous leadership experience, to help uplift underrepresented voices. The committee meets bi-weekly and collaborates with women leaders across the state.

We invite you to join the WBAI for a walking club on Wednesday, November 13, 2024! Meet us at City Winery (on the Riverwalk between Dearborn and State) for our walk at 5:15 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

On May 18th, the WBAI was proud to be a sponsor of the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois’ 30th Anniversary Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser. Read the blog post here: bit.ly/4e0B4l0 #WBAI #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #ChicagoAttorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomenInLaw #WomenEmpowerment #WomenInspiringWomen #WomanEmpowerment #LawyersOfInstagram #FemaleLawyers #AttorneyAtLaw #AttorneyLife #AttorneyStyle

WBAI is a sponsor of the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois’ annual Food Drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity in Humboldt Park. Donate a ham or turkey! You may drop one off at Clifford Law Offices on Nov. 22. Too busy to buy a ham or turkey? Donate and we will purchase one for you! Let us know if you’d like to donate a ham or turkey here: https://bit.ly/40dh2R7

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

Now Available: WBAI’s Judicial Recommendations for the 2024 General Election. Read the full list on our website at https://lnkd.in/gcSxiG5f

Now Available: WBAI’s Judicial Recommendations for the 2024 General Election. Read the full list on our website at https://lnkd.in/gcSxiG5f

Now Available: WBAI’s Judicial Recommendations for the 2024 General Election. Read the full list on our website at https://lnkd.in/gcSxiG5f