Cook County Bar Association

10/20/2026

We invite you to the Annual November Joint Dinner hosted by the Cook County Bar Association and esteemed partners. This event is a unique opportunity to network and honor Judge Fredrick Bates with the Trailblazer Award for his impactful contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our legal community. Join us in strengthening our commitment to justice and fostering connections.

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10/20/2026

We invite you to the Annual November Joint Dinner hosted by the Cook County Bar Association and esteemed partners. This event is a unique opportunity to network and honor Judge Fredrick Bates with the Trailblazer Award for his impactful contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our legal community. Join us in strengthening our commitment to justice and fostering connections.

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09/25/2026

Join the Cook County Bar Association for our 14th Annual South Suburban Meet & Greet!

Connect with colleagues, expand your network, and strengthen our legal community while enjoying great conversation and sweet treats.

RSVP at the link below!

https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/cook-county-bar-associations-annual-south-suburban-meet-greet/

09/24/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing the practice of law. Join the Cook County Bar Association on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for The AI Advantage: Efficiency, Ethics, and Evolution in Practice, a practical CLE focused on using AI effectively while protecting your clients and your license.

Presenters Hon. Ashley Greer Shambley of the Circuit Court of Cook County and Shay T. Allen, Founder and Lead Counsel at S.T. Allen Law, P.C., will discuss how to:

● Write prompts that produce more useful legal work product;
● Streamline tasks such as document review, deposition summaries, and legal research; and
● Verify AI output, safeguard confidential information, and address ethical obligations.

Hosted by Jenner & Block LLP

1.0 CLE credit pending.

https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/the-ai-advantage-efficiency-ethics-and-evolution-in-practice/

09/23/2026

Join the Cook County Bar Association for Championing Democracy: Learn. Engage. Ask. Vote., a nonpartisan civic engagement event hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Lambda Tau Omega Chapter and community partners.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
📍 South Suburban College, Kindig Performing Arts Center
15800 State Street, South Holland, IL

Learn about voting rights, civic engagement, judicial elections, and the role judges play in our communities. Hear from candidates, ask questions, and prepare to make informed decisions at the ballot box.

Voter registration will be available on-site. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and community members and share this post!

08/11/2026

The Cook County Bar Association proudly congratulates the Hon. Timothy C. Evans on his appointment to the Illinois Appellate Court, First District. Justice Evans has dedicated decades to public service and the administration of justice, and we are tremendously proud to celebrate this well-deserved next chapter in his distinguished career.

We also congratulate our members the Hon. Stephanie S. Kelly, Hon. Ashonta C. Rice, Hon. Ashley Greer Shambley, Hon. Ava George Stewart, and Hon. Radiance Ward on their appointments to the Circuit Court of Cook County, along with all of the other distinguished appointees.

We are proud to see our members answering the call to serve, strengthening our courts, and making a meaningful difference in our community.

Congratulations to all!

07/28/2026

To everyone taking the bar exam this week: you have put in the work. Trust your preparation, believe in yourself, and give it your best. The CCBA is cheering you on every step of the way. Best of luck!

07/24/2026

Dear CCBA Members,

It is with great pride that we share the 2025–2026 Edition of Cook County Bar Association’s SIDEBAR Newsletter.

Celebrating our year of impact and collective accomplishments, you'll find highlights from the 2025–2026 bar year and timely legal articles authored by our members. Thank you to every volunteer, sponsor, author, and partner whose dedication made this publication possible. We invite you to explore the digital magazine and celebrate all that we accomplished together during the 2025–2026 bar year.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Cook County Bar Association.

Click Here to Download: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/81fseajvh6yzt9vfa83f7/Cook-County-Bar-Association-Sidebar-Digital-Magazine-2025-2026-Edition.pdf?rlkey=ofq4fakl3uf1k91b2d3btjp5q&st=igxvqu6p&dl=0

07/24/2026

Dear CCBA Members,

It is with great pride that we share the 2025–2026 Edition of Cook County Bar Association’s SIDEBAR Newsletter.

Celebrating our year of impact and collective accomplishments, you'll find highlights from the 2025–2026 bar year and timely legal articles authored by our members. Thank you to every volunteer, sponsor, author, and partner whose dedication made this publication possible. We invite you to explore the digital magazine and celebrate all that we accomplished together during the 2025–2026 bar year.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Cook County Bar Association.

Click Here to Download: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/81fseajvh6yzt9vfa83f7/Cook-County-Bar-Association-Sidebar-Digital-Magazine-2025-2026-Edition.pdf?rlkey=ofq4fakl3uf1k91b2d3btjp5q&st=igxvqu6p&dl=0