The Midyear Meeting promises to be an engaging and dynamic gathering of legal professionals, thought leaders and industry experts from across the country. Whether you’re here to connect with colleagues, participate in important discussions, or discuss the latest issues and trends shaping the future of the legal profession, the Midyear Meeting offers a unique opportunity to do it all in one place.
Registration is complimentary, and tickets for social events can be purchased before confirming your registration.
Featured programs include a reception honoring Jill Wine-Banks, a trailblazing legal leader whose groundbreaking career spans from serving as a Watergate prosecutor to becoming the first female general counsel of the U.S. Army. She will share her insights on justice, action and accountability during a reception at the Grand Hyatt on Friday, Feb. 6, followed by a book signing.
Present & Powerful: Wine & Cheese Reception with Jill Wine-Banks: Justice in Action, A Legacy of Accountability
2nd Fl, Lone Star Ballroom C
Join us for a live forum with the three Democrats running to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate.
Free admission — registration required
WCPT 820 AM and Heartland Signal are hosting a free candidate forum with the three leading Democrats running in the March 17 primary:
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton
Moderated by WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew, the forum will cover a wide range of issues — giving voters a direct look at where these candidates stand.
The forum will be broadcast live on:
WCPT 820 AM
Facebook Live @WCPT820
After the forum, join us for a live post-event discussion led by North Central College Professor of Political Science William Muck and Jill Wine-Banks, with special guests.
Nothing is more exciting than an in-person screening with a high caliber group discussion of McCulloch’s legacy for today’s times. Join the discussion with former Attorney General Lisa Madigan, lawyer and former City Council member Latasha R Thomas and legal historian Dr. Gwen Jordan.
Join us at the beautiful Pritzker School of Law at Northwestern University Thorne Auditorium in Chicago.
We are thrilled to have both the Law School Alumni and Student Organizations joining for this event.
No one knows more about the Middle East than Ambassador Dennis Ross. Please join me in welcoming him to Chicago for what should be a very interesting and informative event. You’ll have a chance to talk personally with the Ambassador and ask him about recent events in the Middle East.
This year’s Annual Luncheon celebrates the Better Government Association’s 100+ year record of advancing a more transparent, equitable and accountable government for all the people of Illinois through investigative journalism, policy advocacy and community engagement that hold power to account and drive meaningful reform.
Watergate Special Prosecutors will discuss their experiences in prosecuting the Watergate cases and whether the lessons are dead and buried.
You're invited to join Congresswoman Schakowsky for her 24th Annual Ultimate Women's Power Lunch on Monday, May 5th!
Friday, March 28, 2025
Westin Galleria Dallas
Ballroom – 3rd Floor
Registration 11:30 am
Program 12 noon
Jill Wine-Banks is a distinguished attorney, former Watergate prosecutor, General Counsel for the Army during the Carter Administration, MSNBC Legal Analyst, podcast host, and a specific kind of jewelry collector. Jill uses the pin as a messaging device to convey ideas, make statements, and construct narratives. This is an exhibition and archiving project featuring pins mined from her personal collection accumulated over a lifetime of work in the political and legal landscape in the US.
If you’re wondering what else you can do 2 days before voting ends, this is it. Have fun, eat well with a great group, and help Kamala become Madam President! Join us tomorrow from 5-8 at Vermilion with lots of great chefs and speakers about issues we are passionate about.
