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Illinois Supreme Court Hires First Title II ADA Compliance Attorney
June 23, 2026 The Illinois Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) today announced the hiring of Anna Hurst as the AOIC’s Title II ADA Compliance Attorney, a newly created position [...]
Anatomy of a Counter-Bar Association: A Look at the Chicago Council of Lawyers
In the Summer 1979 edition of the American Bar Foundation Research Journal, Michael J. Powell examined the Chicago Council of Lawyers as it approached its tenth anniversary, tracing the Council's origins, developments, and emergence [...]
Jerome Galang Named Director of Illinois Judicial College
June 18, 2026 The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College [...]
Judges Needed For Northwestern’s Mock at the Rock
We are pleased to share the following volunteer opportunity from Northwestern University's Mock Trial program. If you're interested in supporting aspiring advocates and helping students develop their trial skills, consider serving as a judge [...]
Examining Voting Rights And Supreme Court Reform
A recent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed by Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member Robert Lehrer explores the implications of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting the Voting Rights Act and the broader debate surrounding judicial reform. [...]
Robert Held on Accountability, Due Process, and Speaking Out
In this powerful video, Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member Robert Held reflects on his experience being arrested on felony aggravated battery charges and the importance of due process, independent courts, and civic engagement. [...]
IL Supreme Court Seeks Applicants For IL State Public Defender Commission
The Illinois Supreme Court invites applications from individuals interested in serving as an appointed member of the Illinois State Public Defender Commission (Commission). The Commission plays a vital role in overseeing and supporting the Office [...]
Calls Grow for Increased Accountability in ICE Agent Battery Case
A Chicago Tribune article examines the ongoing case involving ICE agent Adam Saracco, who faces misdemeanor battery charges following an alleged December attack on Chicago attorney, activist, and Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member Robert [...]
Attorney Pushes for Felony Charges Against ICE Agent
The Chicago Sun-Times highlights ongoing legal proceedings involving off-duty ICE agent Adam Saracco, who was charged with misdemeanor battery following an alleged December attack in suburban Brookfield. Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member and [...]
Circuit Court of Cook County – Associate Judge Induction Ceremony
David Melton, Acting Executive Director of the Chicago Council of Lawyers, attended the swearing-in ceremony for the new Circuit Court of Cook County Associate Judges on May 18th, 2026. Through its judicial evaluation work, [...]
