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serve with.” Likewise, Ali spoke about the camaraderie and trust forged among service members, noting that their shared experiences created unique familial ties. Melendez, a current law student, juxtaposed her military and law school experience. She shared that she still expe riences some culture shock pivoting from active military duty to being a full-time law student. For example, her current employer apologized for placing her in an office without a window and that her

work laptop was not ready yet on her first day. Melendez laughed as she recounted the experience, noting that only a few weeks prior she was sharing a desk with a colleague and constantly searching for writing utensils. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rena Van Tine closed the presentation by lead ing a special candle-lighting ceremony to honor fallen comrades. Spearheaded by the Decalogue Society and led by Judge Megan Goldish and Joel Bruckman,

then-first vice president of the Decalogue Society, this unique event was co-spon sored by over 40 bar associations, includ ing the CBA.

Judge Jasmine Hernan dez is an associate judge in the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County and a member of the

CBA Record Editorial Board.

The Chicago Bar Association presents

LAW AT THE LIBRARY KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

2024-2025 Schedule

3rd Wednesday of the Month via Zoom

Zoom links available on library websites and at www.chicagobar.org.

September 18, 2024 Protests, Police Stops, and Navigating the Justice System October 16, 2024 Disability Law: Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security

March 19, 2025 Buying or Selling Your Home

April 16, 2025 Entrepreneurship for the Creative Arts: Legal and Business Issues for Artists

May 21, 2025 LGBTQIA+ and the Law

November 20, 2024 Changes in the Tax Law: Know Before Your File

June 18, 2025 Wills Trusts and Estate Planning

January 15, 2025 Property Taxes

February 19, 2025 Consumer Law: Dealing with Debt

Interested in serving as the speaker for any of the above sessions? Send an email with your resume/LinkedIn profile to CBA Public Affairs Director Ann Glynn at aglynn@chicagobar.org.

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