What does it mean to defend the rule of law during a time of unprecedented legal challenges?
The Chicago Council of Lawyers hosted ‘The More Perfect Union Fund Luncheon’ featuring a special program where legal leaders, advocates, and public officials discussed efforts to protect constitutional rights, defend democratic institutions, and strengthen access to justice in Illinois.
This was the recording of the program from June 23rd, 2026, at the University Club of Chicago, which featured the following highlights:
- Welcome by David Melton, CCL Acting Executive Director
- Presentation of Exemplar Awards to Berto Aguayo, Locke Bowman & the Loevy & Loevy Team, Hon. Ruben Castillo, Mary Meg McCarthy, Fred Tsao
- Protecting the Rule of Law – Sharon Fairley, Professor From Practice at University of Chicago Law School, Interviews Cara Hendrickson, Executive Deputy Attorney General of Illinois
- Proud to Pay More: The Patriotic Millionaires’ Fight to Create An Economy that Works for All Liam Connell, patrioticmillionaires.org
- Closing Remarks by Robert Held, CCL Board Chair Elect
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While CCL is an independent public-interest bar association dedicated to promoting excellence and integrity in the administration of justice as a 501(c)(6) organization, contributions are generally not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. However, The CCL More Perfect Union Fund supports charitable and educational activities through tax-deductible contributions as a 501(c)(3) organization.
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