CBA Record July-August 2026

T he YLS presented the CBA’s Liberty Bell Award to Raul Raymundo at the Law Day Celebration. Raymundo is the CEO of the Resurrection Project, a leading pro vider of affordable housing, financial education, and immigration services on Chicago’s Southwest side. He is a prominent community leader and advocate for social justice who has dedicated his career to empowering low-income families and promoting civic engagement. The Liberty Bell Award recognizes a nonlawyer who works within the legal system to advocate for and help increase access to the justice system for people who need it most. Interested in nominating a nonlawyer for the 2027 award cycle? Reach out to YLS Director Emily Anderson at eanderson@chi cagobar.org. Young Lawyers Section Honors Nonlawyer for Service to the Community By Ann Glynn, CBA Public Affairs Director

2025–2026 YLS Chair Gavin Phelps (left) with Liberty Bell Award Winner Raul Raymundo at the 2026 Law Day Celebration in Daley Plaza.

Military and Veterans Affair Reception May 2026

The CBA Military & Veterans Affairs Committee hosted a networking reception to foster connections and build relationships among our local military community. Pictured from left: Circuit Court Judge Michael Hood (Committee Co-Chair); Greg Sanchez, Assistant Director, Office for Military-Affiliated Communities at the University of Chicago; Dr. Terrell Odom, Director, Office for Military-Affiliated Communities at the University of Chicago; and Major Joe Cook, Partner at Gallagher & Kosner Law (Committee Co-Chair). 18 July/August 2026