CBA Record January-February 2026

THE CBA PULSE

BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The CBA and the Coalition of Chicagoland Bar Associations sponsored a reception to celebrate outgoing Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans’s many outstanding years of service to the court and his excellence in leadership to the legal profession. Pictured from left: Coalition Vice-Chair and LAGBAC Immediate Past President Adam Zebelian, AABA First Vice President Tae Kim, HALA Vice President Judie Smith, President-Elect of the National Conference of Bar Presidents Juan Thomas, Immediate Past CBA President John C. Sciaccotta, Judge Evans, CBA President Judge Nichole C. Patton, HLAI President Julio Acosta, WBAI President Katie Twardak, and Decalogue Society President Alexander Marks.

Enjoy a Musical Night Out The CBA Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, comprising mem bers of Chicago’s bench and bar, will perform a concert on Sat urday, February 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Cathedral (Wabash & Huron). All members and their guests are invited to the performance. $20 advance tickets ($15 students) are on sale at https://CBAfeb26.eventbrite.com. AI 2035 Symposium The symposium, AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Judi ciary in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, is a landmark three-day convening that will bring together over 500 lawyers, technology innovators, judiciary members, and industry leaders to explore artificial intelligence and the law. Taking place May 11-13, 2026, this immersive experience will feature keynote addresses from leading AI experts, interactive CLE sessions, live technology dem onstrations, panel discussions on emerging ethical challenges, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration across practice areas. Sponsorship and registration information can be found at chicagobar.org/AI2035, or contact CLE Director Jennifer Byrne at jbyrne@chicagobar.org with questions. New Year, New Insurance? The CBA Insurance Agency has been providing quality insurance solutions to attorneys and law firms since 1993, including legal

malpractice, health, cyber, and life insurance. The start of a new year is a great time to examine your coverage and to get a free quote to see if you can save money. Visit www.cbainsurance.org for complete information on the offerings. Email Tyler Sill at tsill@ chicagobar.org to schedule a call to go over your individual needs. Reinvent Your Legal Career The CBA’s Career Advancement Program featuring career coun selor Kathy Morris of Under Advisement Ltd. is in full swing. CAP is designed to help members of all experience levels and backgrounds move forward in their careers. Morris has been help ing lawyers of all skill levels and practice areas navigate the Chi cago legal job market for decades. Her next one-on-one career counseling day will be held on January 28, and her next career focused CLE is scheduled for February 26. You can find registra tion details at www.chicagobar. org (under the Careers tab). Alliance for Women Are you a member of the CBA’s Alliance for Women Committee? In addition to monthly meetings, the Alliance also sponsors social events such as Wine Down Wednesdays and the Girl Scouts’ Project Law Track. All members are welcome to get involved with the group, whose programming focuses on advancing women in the law. To join, go to www. chicagobar.org/committees or email info@chicagobar.org with your name and member number.

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