October 19, 2012

CBA Special Events

CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week- October 22 to 27 Complimentary!
See schedule of events (free CLE trainings, YLS Pro Bono and Community Service Fair, pro bono opportunities, and more) at www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek.

19th Annual Pro Bono & Community Service Fair - October 23 Complimentary!
Meet with representatives from almost 50 of Chicago's legal aid, pro bono and community service organizations to network with likeminded professionals and uncover the volunteer opportunity you have been seeking. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 300 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by The Chicago Bar Foundation and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Please note: This complimentary event is open to law students and lawyers of all levels of legal experience. The evening's program will indicate the level of experience required by a particular organization. Click here to register.

Law Student Event: What Every 1L Should Know! - November 2 Complimentary!
The Young Lawyers Section has put together a panel of local lawyers who will share their experiences and advise law students on to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Free event will be held on November 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the CBA Building. Networking reception immediately follows. Register now.

Alliance for Women Authors Event - November 8 Complimentary!
Join the AFW and Winston & Strawn LLP for "From the Court Call to the Best Seller List: Women Lawyer-Authors Share Their Stories" on Thursday, November 8, 2012, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Winston & Strawn LLP, 35 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago. Authors in attendance will include Laura Caldwell, Jamie Freveletti, and Lauren Willig. A cocktail reception and book signing will follow the presentation. Space is limited. RSVP online by November 2.