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50th Anniversary Luncheon
Save the Date for our Annual Luncheon: October 25, 2019! This year marks an exciting milestone for the Chicago Council of Lawyers. Fifty years ago, a group of visionary lawyers believed that as lawyers, they had a professional obligation to challenge inadequacies in the legal system. Chicago Council of Lawyers is the culmination of that […]
Chicago Police Accountability Forum
OnlineChicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, the Chicago Council of Lawyers, and the American Constitution Society (ACS) – Chicago Lawyers Chapter are hosting a forum on police accountability focused on issues facing residents of Chicago. This year’s panel will cover issues related to accountability, transparency, and community oversight of the Chicago Police Department; implications of […]
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OCTOBER 2021 EVENTS
OnlineThe Chicago Council of Lawyers, a bar association, and Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts, a nonprofit advocacy organization, work together in a Collaboration for Justice to promote fair, accessible, and anti-racist courts. Every October, we gather for our annual meeting. This year, join us for a two-part online series focused on the collaborative ways […]
Seeds of Justice Pro Bono Acknowledgement Event
On June 21, 2022, at 6:00 PM, Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers will host their Seeds of Justice event, which will honor Sharone Mitchell, Jr., the Cook County Public Defender, for his commitment to ensuring equitable and accessible justice for all people in Cook County. Former Inspector General for the City of […]