Understanding the Legal Landscape of Gun Violence (4/24/25)

Guns, Law, and Justice: Understanding the Legal Landscape of Gun Violence

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

Whether in the courtroom, in legislation, or in the community, lawyers and legal professionals can play a significant role in shaping the discourse and outcomes related to gun violence. Our speakers will address how attorneys can be more informed advocates for justice and contribute to positive change in how society addresses gun violence.

Keynote:  Combatting Gun Violence
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul 

Roundtable Discussion:
Panelists:  
Hon. Anna Demacopoulos, First Assistant State’s Attorney Cook County
Sharone Mitchell, Cook County Public Defender
Curtis Amir Toler, Director of CVI Innovation, Chicago CRED
Antoinette Ursitti, Chief of Detectives, Chicago Police Department 

Moderator: 
Paul M. Lisnek, J.D., Ph.D. , WGN-TV Political Analyst

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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.)

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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.