The History and Achievements of Asian American Women Lawyers

This is an in-person program hosted at The Chicago Bar Association building (321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604).

Join us for a screening of the new video about the history and achievements of Asian American women lawyers. Did you know that the first Asian American woman lawyer was a Chicagoan? Are you familiar with the leadership of Asian American women lawyers who have been elected to public office? What about Asian American women lawyers in private practice and those leading civil rights and social justice efforts? Who are these women and what are their stories? After the screening, hear from a panel of prominent Asian American women lawyers about what they take away from the film and the future for Asian American women lawyers and their leadership.

Panelists:
Ann H. Chen
Avani Patel, Supervising Senior Attorney, Illinois Court Help and Program Manager, Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession 
Additional panelists TBD

This program is co-sponsored by the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession and the Asian American Bar Association.

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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

This is a hybrid event with an in-person and a webinar option. Please select the appropriate button when registering if you plan to attend in-person. Event will take place at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604.

The National Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) has been studying women lawyers and their careers as well as their employers for years. In this panel presentation, hear what we know about the status of and trends for women in law based upon NAWL’s research and how women leaders in Chicago’s legal profession are responding.

Panelists:
Elizabeth Manno, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP and NAWL Board Member and Co-Chair of the NAWL Research Committee
Trisha Rich, Partner & Chair of the Legal Profession Team, Holland & Knight LLP, President, Chicago Bar Association
Additional panelists TBD

This program is co-sponsored by Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession and the National Association of Women Lawyers.

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

Paws & Presence: The Power of Connection for Lawyer Well-Being

This is an in-person program hosted at The Chicago Bar Association building (321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604).

Join the CBA’s Animal Law and Well-being and Mindfulness Committees for a unique program focused on therapy animals and how they can reduce stress and improve well-being. This program will educate lawyers about the legal frameworks surrounding therapy animals, their therapeutic potential, and how they can be used to reduce stress, particularly in high-pressure environments like legal workplaces. Lunch will be served, courtesy of Kaveny Sarmas.

Attendees are encouraged to stay after the presentation to interact with therapy animals from the SOUL Harbour Ranch, Chicagoland's most experienced comprehensive non-profit (501(c)3) animal therapy program. Therapy dogs and miniature horses will visit The Chicago Bar Association to interact with attendees at this unique event.

Speakers:
Jodie Diegel, RN, MBA, LNCC, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Kaveny Sarmas & Founder/President, Soul Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program 
Tracy McGonigle, McKenna Storer, Co-Chair, CBA Animal Law Committee
Karen Munoz, Founder & Wellness Advocate, Roaring Grace Mindful Wellness, Co-Chair, CBA Well-being and Mindfulness Committee 
Lisa Velez, Claim Consultant, MedPro Group, Co-Chair, CBA Animal Law Committee

Moderator: 
Jennifer Russo, Murphy Law Group & Vice-Chair of the CBA Well-being and Mindfulness Committee

About SOUL Harbour Ranch

SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program is proud to be Barrington and Chicago surrounding area's most experienced & comprehensive all-volunteer Animal Therapy Program (IRS nonprofit 501(c)3. SOUL Harbour Ranch offers visits with Therapy Miniature Horses, Therapy Dogs, Miniature Donkeys, Big Horses, Therapy Cats, Miniature Pigs, and our newest herd member, a Therapy Rabbit! Our Animal Therapy Program's Mission is to enrich lives by promoting the unconditional love and healing of the human animal bond while advocating for animal therapy standards of excellence. Smiles, joy, love, laughter & healing happen when our specially trained therapy animals visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, veterans, & more. Our registered Pet Partners therapy animal teams offer therapy animals in hospitals including Animal-Assisted Crisis Response teams, trained to provide emotional comfort & support to those affected by crisis.

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

Rescheduled from June 4, 2026. If you previously registered for the June 4 date, your registration has been transferred to June 25.

Topic: ADR in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Speakers: Judge (ret.) Jerome Abrams, ADR Neutral, JAMS; Retired Judge, First Judicial District Court, Minnesota

Ryan Abbott, MD, Esq., FCIArb, ADR Neutral, JAMS, Inc.

(IL MCLE credit for live meeting only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

This is a in-person program at The Chicago Bar Association (321 S. Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604).

Topic: Summer Social with CBA Health Law Committee, YLS Health & Hospital Law Committee, and the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys

Description: Join the CBA Health Law Committee, the YLS Health & Hospital Law Committee, and the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys for a summer mixer! Take the opportunity to network in a relaxed setting and join in conversation about focus areas for 2026-2027. Drinks and snacks provided. 

Sponsored by:

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Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

The Power of “Yes, And...” : Building Practical Lawyer Skills Through Improv

This is an in-person program hosted at The Chicago Bar Association building (321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604).

Join the CBA Well-Being and Mindfulness Committee and CBA Media and Entertainment Law Committee for an interactive session in partnership with members from Wolf Town Improv, focused on building practical lawyering skills through improv techniques. The program will emphasize active listening, communication skills aligned with Rule 1.4, and civility in practice. 

Moderators:
Karen Munoz, Founder, Roaring Grace; Co-Chair, CBA Wellbeing & Mindfulness Committee
Jonathan Safron, Esq., Vice Chair, CBA Media & Entertainment Law Committee 

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

Topic: Your Organization Already Has a Culture. The Question Is: Is It Helping or Hurting?

Speaker: Linda Carlisle, Comm.ext

Description: Every organization already has a culture. The real question is whether that culture was designed intentionally — or developed by default. Just as individuals work to become more self-aware and effective in relationships, organizations must become intentional about the behaviors, systems, and communication patterns that shape how their people experience the workplace.

In this session, Linda Carlisle will challenge the idea that culture is a “fluffy nice-to-have” and reframe it as a business-critical system that drives performance, retention, trust, and alignment — especially during periods of growth, disruption, and change.

Designed for leaders in the legal profession, this session will provide a practical, no-fluff approach to:

Defining the behaviors that drive performance and accountability
Embedding culture into everyday systems — not just values statements
Activating managers and peer influencers as culture ambassadors
Using strategic communications to make culture visible, tangible, and sustainable

Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to intentionally shape a culture that strengthens engagement, supports performance, and helps organizations navigate change more effectively.

(IL MCLE credit for live meeting only. No MCLE credit for on demand webcast.)

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

Please join the YLS Transactional Law and YLS Real Estate Law Committees for a joint end of year social at Parlay River North (112 W. Hubbard St., Chicago IL 60654) from 5:00pm-7:00pm on June 18th. 

Sponsored by Old Republic Title

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

CBA and NOSSCR Present: An Afternoon for Social Security Disability Attorneys in the Seventh Circuit 

This is a hybrid event with an in-person and a webinar option. Please select the appropriate button when registering if you plan to attend in-person. Event will be held at The Chicago Bar Association (321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL).

The Chicago Bar Association and The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives present, An Afternoon for Social Security Disability Attorneys in the Seventh Circuit, a focused CLE program designed for attorneys practicing in the evolving field of Social Security disability law. Attendees will gain practical insight into Seventh Circuit practice, receive actionable strategies for representing disability claimants, and connect with colleagues through engaging, CLE-ready discussions and networking opportunities.  

The program will be followed by a networking reception courtesy of Hutchison Disability Law.

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live. 

Disputed Deals: Pressure Points & Remedies in Commercial Litigation 

Commercial disputes don’t arise in a vacuum—they are rooted in transactional decisions, organizational dynamics, and identifiable pressure points that experienced attorneys can understand and anticipate.  This seminar is designed for commercial litigators seeking a deeper, practice-oriented understanding of how internal and external disputes originate, evolve, and ultimately resolve.

Through a series of focused sessions led by experienced practitioners, attendees will gain insight into (i) recurring transactional and organizations issues that cause deals to erupts and closely held businesses to wind down; (ii) strategic pressure points that can be leveraged in asserting and resolving claims; and (iii) advanced and creative remedies, including equitable relief and judgment enforcement strategies.

Participants will leave with a stronger ability to anticipate problems clients might face, frame disputes more effectively, and pursue practical, results-oriented resolution.

Topics and Speakers:
Origins of Transactional and Organizational Disputes 
This session will explore common terms and key provisions in transactional and corporate agreements that give rise to litigation.  Discussion of these issues and the dynamics they unleash in companies and across deal tables will help litigators better represent their clients’ interest before and after disputes arise.
Daniel Cotter, Member, Aronberg Goldgehn

Pressures Facing Closely Held Business 
This session will examine recurring pressure points between partners and stakeholders in private companies, including strategic decisions from dispute inceptions through litigation.  This session will also examine nuances in settlement agreements and uniquely tailored equitable remedies to protect members’ interests when disputes arise.
Brian C. Haussmann, Tabet DiVito & Rothstein

Carrying Momentum into Post-Judgment Proceedings 
This last session will provide a general overview of Illinois’s statues and Supreme Court Rules governing supplementary proceedings to enforce money judgments.  Whether a judgment is against an individual or against commercial entities poses questions and avenues for recovery.  This session will provide commercial litigators with early-dispute insights to advise clients—regardless of the merits of their case—whether litigation is worthwhile in light of an adversary’s potential assets.  And litigators will learn tools to wield before judgment that will assist with recovery after prevailing on the merits.
Keegan J. Madden, Swanson Martin & Bell 

Moderators:
Blake Kolesa, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP; Chair, YLS Commercial Litigation Committee
Mariana Oshana, Thomas Quinn, LLC; Vice-Chair,  YLS Commercial Litigation Committee

To confirm you are ready to participate in an on demand webcast, please take the browser test here: http://eventcenter.commpartner...

Live CBA Committee meetings and seminars will take place via Zoom webinar.  You will click on "view video" and be directly connected to the meeting/seminar on Zoom.  (You will not receive a Zoom link.)

You MUST have Zoom Desktop Client on your Mac or PC to view a live program. If using a mobile device, you must have the Zoom App (available in the App Store or Google Play).

System requirements for Mac & PC can be found here. System requirements for mobile devices can be here.  

Please note that audience members do not need video or audio access.  Audience members are able to submit questions via the chat or Q & A features of Zoom. 

Chat: Open in-meeting chat, allowing you to send chat messages to and send a message to the host, panelists, and attendees (if permitted). Question & Answer: Open the Q&A window, allowing you to ask questions to the host and panelists. They can either reply back to you via text in the Q&A window or answer your question live.