CBA Record March-April 2024

throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on Monday, May 13, 2024, and the Chicago Cubs game on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A limited number of seats have been reserved at each game for CBA members. We hope you will join us! See special pricing and seat availability at www.chicagobar.org/baseball. Happy Birthday, CBA! The CBA Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will celebrate our 150th Anniver sary with a special concert on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at St. James Cathedral (65 E. Huron St.) at 7:30 p.m. Performances will include music from Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Early bird tickets are now on sale for $15 ($10 students) at cba150.eventbrite.com. Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball The Barristers Big Band Benefit Ball will take place Friday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Union League Club, featuring music, dancing, a silent auction, and libations. The BBB was founded in 2000 by CBA members who share a love of big band jazz and want to keep the music of the big band era alive. Members come from every walk of the Chicago legal commu nity – big firm partners, solo practitioners, government lawyers, law students, and the judiciary. Reserve your tickets to the Ball at www.chicagobar.org/barristerball. Vanguard Awards The CBA and 15 local bar associations come together this Spring to present the 2024 Vanguard Awards. This special award honors individuals and institutions who have made the law and the legal pro fession more accessible to and reflective of the community at large. Stay tuned for details at www.chicagobar.org/vanguard. Women’s History Month The CBA is pleased to celebrate 2024 Women’s History Month, which com memorates and encourages the study and celebration of the role of women in American history. Members can find a list of events at learn.chicagobar.org includ ing CLEs on self-advocacy (negotiating

THE CBA PULSE BY BETH McMEEN, CBA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The CBA Board of Managers met with its new 4th Ward Alderman Lamont J. Robinson to share goals and interests. Pictured from left: CBA Secretary Trisha Rich, CBA President Ray J. Koenig III, Alderman Robinson, CBA Treasurer Nina Fain, Immediate Past CBA President Timothy Tomasik, CBA First Vice President John Sciaccotta, and CBA Second Vice President Kathryn Liss.

150th Anniversary Celebration Join us to celebrate 150 years of the CBA championing justice, building connec tions, and making an impact in our com munity on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Union Station’s Great Hall. Come by yourself, come with your colleagues, or grab your significant other for an evening of celebration, music, good food, libations, and much more. Tickets are available at www.chicagobar.org/150. Champion of Justice Award The CBA is pleased to announce the cre ation of the Robert A. Clifford Champion of Justice Award to honor and recognize those who have demonstrated superior professional competence and advocacy on behalf of their clients. The inaugural award is to be bestowed upon Robert A. Clifford at the CBA’s 150th Anniversary Celebration for his devotion to the high

est principles of integrity and traditions of the legal profession. Moving forward, the award will be presented at the CBA’s Annual Meeting each year. 5K Run/Walk Get moving with us on April 13 at the CBA’s 150th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk. We will start and finish at Soldier Field. I encourage you to invite your legal col leagues, friends, and family to join you. Volunteers are also needed to help with check-in and other race details. Proceeds will benefit The Chicago Bar Foundation. Details and registration (and volunteer sign up) are available at www.chicagobar. org/5K. First Pitch at Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs In honor of the CBA’s 150 Anniversary, CBA President Ray J. Koenig III will

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