CBA Record May-June 2023

B. Dickerson Awards; CBA/CBF Pro Bono and Public Service Awards; and the Alliance for Women Awards. • The CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week: All events hosted during this week were of great assistance to our member ship and the communities we serve. Thank you to Pro Bono Week Co Chairs Matthew Walsh of Hinshaw & Culbertson and Michael Stone of the Center for Disability and Elder Law. Bob Glaves, a committed and talented professional, continues to lead the CBF with great vision. • The 50-Year Membership Celebration, when dozens of members joined us for lunch and to discuss careers well spent in their dedication to the law and decades-long CBA involvement. • The revival of the CBA Leadership Institute, which is now back in-person. The Leadership Institute continues to provide unique training to younger lawyers in Chicago-area law firms. Thank you to program Co-Chairs Jon athan Amarilio and Ashley Jackson. • A compelling program, “Silence No More: Survivors Speak,” moderated by CBA Secretary Katie Liss, welcom ing Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, Gretchen Carlson, and Laura Bellows for a discussion about the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden. • H osting the American College of Trial Lawyers, which presented its boot camp for young lawyers and a sold-out program on the “Anatomy of a Trial,” centering on a mock trial of the Rosen berg Spy Case. • The many amazing performances by the Barristers Big Band, CBA Sym phony, and CBA Chorus, including “The Roaring Twenties Returns,” A Classical Holiday,” and “Tchaikovsky & Beethoven.” They are always great! • The CBF Fall Benefit at the Museum of Science and Industry, a hit with members, families, and children alike. The CBF makes this annual kickoff to the holiday season a memorable event every year for all of us.

• The exceptional program hosted by the YLS and DICE Committee on Fred Korematsu and his lifelong fight for justice, Korematsu v. United States . It was a privilege to participate in this program with other CBA members as we recreated the trial, appeal, and the aftermath of this miscarriage of justice. • H osting a program on the life and career of Clarence Darrow. Paul Morella, a well-known actor of stage and screen, performed “A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow,” recreating Darrow’s greatest trial moments and musing on his life and troubles. This program is avail able online at learn.chicagobar.org. I strongly recommend that members take the time to watch this fabulous performance. • C o-hosting the Chicago Mayoral Forum featuring the candidates in a debate format hosted by Fox 32 Chi cago Political Editor Mike Flannery and televised on WFLD. • The gathering of CBA Presidents to cel ebrate the swearing in of Justice Joy V. Cunningham to the Illinois Supreme Court, the first past CBA President to serve on the state’s high court. We are all incredibly proud of her. • C LE in Ireland. More than 90 CBA members and guests traveled together to Dublin and Kinsale for our first CLE abroad program since the pan demic began. The CLE portion of the trip took place at the Bar of Ireland, where we were joined by the Presi dent of the High Court Justice, David Barniville, and the Attorney General of Ireland, Rossa Fanning SC. Past CBA President Tom Mulroy and CLE Director Jennifer Byrne did amazing work planning the educational pro gram as well as the entire trip. Great thanks to my wife, Jennifer, who also helped organize the trip, including an excursion to the historic harbor town of Kinsale to enjoy its deep history and marvelous restaurants and pubs. • A nd Brian Jenkins’ extraordinary presentation on “Defending Against Domestic Violent Extremism.” Brian

is one of the world’s leading authori ties on terrorism and has counseled numerous U.S. presidents and govern ments on terrorism. He spoke with our members about a sensible and nonpar tisan approach for addressing threats to public officials while distinguishing the limits of what law enforcement can do. Young Lawyers Section I would like to give a big shout out and special thanks to YLS Chair Dan Berkow itz for his leadership and creativity during the past year. Dan and the YLS sponsored many wonderful events, programs, and social events during the year, all of which were simply excellent. I especially enjoyed the YLS networking events, including the YLS Small and Midsize Firm Career Fair and the YLS Government Services Career Fair. The holiday party with the Barristers Big Band was one of the season’s best! Looking to the Future At the CBA’s upcoming 150th Annual Meeting, I will have the privilege of pass ing the Lincoln Gavel, signifying the peaceful transition of CBA leadership, to Ray Koenig. Ray has become a close friend and is an especially gifted lawyer. His leadership, vision, and creativity will undoubtedly prove critical in the coming bar year. President Koenig will oversee the celebration of the CBA’s 150th anni versary, celebrating our efforts champi oning justice, building connections, and continually making a positive impact in our community. Celebrations will include the CBA/CBF Community Legal Fair, gathering over 30 bar associations and legal aid organizations to celebrate the CBA’s 150th anniversary and the CBF’s 75th anniversary. Visit chicagobar 150.org to stay abreast of upcoming events during the coming bar year. We all look forward to supporting Ray and the CBA as we celebrate this mile stone. I hope all of you will join me at the CBA’s Annual Meeting, both to congratu late Ray and to applaud the organization we all hold in such high regard.

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