Women's Bar Association of Illinois

11/29/2021

Mentors and Mentees: Join us for a kickoff with wine, cheese and good company. December 14 from 5:30 to 7pm at Clifford Law Offices. Register for the event now: https://wbai.memberclicks.net/mentors-mentees-kick-off#/

#womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw

Mentors and Mentees: Join us for a kickoff with wine, cheese and good company. December 14 from 5:30 to 7pm at Clifford Law Offices. Register for the event now: https://wbai.memberclicks.net/mentors-mentees-kick-off#/

#womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for our members, our supporters and community. #thankful #thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for our members, our supporters and community. #thankful #thanksgiving

11/23/2021

Exceeding the Vision: 2021 Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Awards is only 9 days away! Are you registered? Join us December 9, 2021 for our virtual event at 5:00 where we’ll honor elite women lawyers who have created growth in their field and shown future potential or gone beyond traditional mentoring to create new pathways. Click here to register: https://wbaillinois.org/topwomen/

#womensupportingwomen #chicagolawyers #womeninlaw

Exceeding the Vision: 2021 Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Awards is only 9 days away! Are you registered? Join us December 9, 2021 for our virtual event at 5:00 where we’ll honor elite women lawyers who have created growth in their field and shown future potential or gone beyond traditional mentoring to create new pathways. Click here to register: https://wbaillinois.org/topwomen/

#womensupportingwomen #chicagolawyers #womeninlaw

11/23/2021

Profiles in Law: Lauren Tuckey

WBAI President Lauren Tuckey was recently interviewed by Justice Jesse Reyes on The Diversity Scholarship Foundation’s CANTV show “Profiles in the Law.”

Listen to the interview to learn more about Lauren’s journey to becoming a lawyer as well as her passion for community service ranging from PAWS Chicago to the incredible work she does as president of the WBAI.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti6Hm8BvAuE

Profiles in Law: Lauren Tuckey

11/23/2021

Our mentorship program enables women newer to law to learn from an experienced mentor. Our mentors give back to shape the future generation of attorneys. Sign up today to become a mentor or mentee! Simply fill out this short form so we can make a match: https://forms.gle/95kvBCDPkfJ6inbP8

#womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

Our mentorship program enables women newer to law to learn from an experienced mentor. Our mentors give back to shape the future generation of attorneys. Sign up today to become a mentor or mentee! Simply fill out this short form so we can make a match: https://forms.gle/95kvBCDPkfJ6inbP8

#womensupportingwomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #chicagoattorneys #IllinoisLawyer #WomeninLaw #WomenEmpowerment #womeninspiringwomen #womanempowerment #femalelawyers #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife #attorneystyle

11/22/2021

"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." -Serena Williams

#mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #womensupporingwomen

"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." -Serena Williams

#mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #womensupporingwomen

11/19/2021

The Top Women Lawyers In Leadership Award emphasizes the accomplishments and diverse backgrounds of women who are making major professional contributions through their service in a leadership role. Candidates include elite women lawyers who have created growth in a given field and shown future potential, or gone beyond traditional mentoring to create new pathways. Scroll to meet our nominees and click to learn more about attending or sponsoring our virtual event on December 9, 2021 at 5 PM! https://bit.ly/30FMPNC

11/16/2021

Guess what? The WBAI PAC is back! The Wilpower Political Action Committee is hosting its first fundraiser and panel discussion in more than a decade. Stay tuned as we announce our distinguished community leaders and elected officials who will discuss paid family leave. The event will take place on December 15, 2021 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Dentons.

Suggested Contribution Levels:
Host: $2000
Sponsor: $1500
Supporter: $1000
Friend: $500
Single Ticket: $250
Young Professional: $100

Reserve your seat and donate now at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wilpower

Guess what? The WBAI PAC is back! The Wilpower Political Action Committee is hosting its first fundraiser and panel discussion in more than a decade. Stay tuned as we announce our distinguished community leaders and elected officials who will discuss paid family leave. The event will take place on December 15, 2021 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Dentons.

Suggested Contribution Levels:
Host: $2000
Sponsor: $1500
Supporter: $1000
Friend: $500
Single Ticket: $250
Young Professional: $100

Reserve your seat and donate now at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wilpower

11/15/2021

“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg #MondayMotivation #MotivationMonday

“Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg #MondayMotivation #MotivationMonday

11/15/2021

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s discussion! Visit https://applawyers.org/event-4525823 to register for “The Supreme Court and the Future of Abortion,” presented by Ian Millhiser, Senior Correspondant at Vox. The event will be moderated by ALA by Appellate Lawyers Association President Scott Howie, and counts for 1 hour of MCLE credit. Register today.

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s discussion! Visit https://applawyers.org/event-4525823 to register for “The Supreme Court and the Future of Abortion,” presented by Ian Millhiser, Senior Correspondant at Vox. The event will be moderated by ALA by Appellate Lawyers Association President Scott Howie, and counts for 1 hour of MCLE credit. Register today.

11/11/2021

A letter from the Board of Directors of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. On behalf of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, we join the growing voices of business leaders, elected officials and advocates calling for passage of a national paid family and medical leave policy as part of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. #FamilyLeave #PaidFamilyLeave #MaternityLeave #PaternityLeave #MedicalLeave #Illinois #BuildBackBetter

11/11/2021

Join us Tuesday, November 16 for a discussion on The Supreme Court and the Future of Abortion, presented by Ian Millhiser, Senior Correspondent at Vox. The event will be moderated by Appellate Lawyers Association and counts for 1 hour of MCLE credit. Register today for this timely discussion: https://applawyers.org/event-4525823

11/10/2021

We are looking forward to the WBAI & HLAI Inaugural Leadership Event celebrating Hispanic heritage tonight. A special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor State Representative Fred Crespo and Gold Sponsors Cassiday Schade LLP, Doma (fka States Title), and McCorkle Litigation Services, Inc. for making this event possible.

We are looking forward to the WBAI & HLAI Inaugural Leadership Event celebrating Hispanic heritage tonight. A special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor State Representative Fred Crespo and Gold Sponsors Cassiday Schade LLP, Doma (fka States Title), and McCorkle Litigation Services, Inc. for making this event possible.

11/10/2021

November is #nativeamericanheritagemonth. To celebrate influential indigenous women, we are highlighting women from the past and present who have impacted the world.

Lyda Conley, Wyandot Indian, was a protector of land in Kansas City that was promised to her Native ancestors by the United States government after her ancestors were forcibly removed from their homes in Ohio. The land was used as a burial ground for Wyandot Indians. In 1906, the land was sold by the U.S. federal government.

In 1909, Lyda’s fight to protect her tribe’s sacred land went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. That year, she put her legal skills to work and became the third woman, second female attorney, and first Native American woman to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court. Many believe her case, in which she argued that Native American burial grounds were entitled to federal protection, was the first of its kind.

Sadly, the Supreme Court dismissed Conley’s case. But nevertheless, she persisted, and in 1916, the cemetery was designated a federal park. Today, the cemetery – renamed Wyandot National Burial Ground – enjoys National Historic Landmark status. Conley was laid to rest in the cemetery following her death in 1946.

November is #nativeamericanheritagemonth. To celebrate influential indigenous women, we are highlighting women from the past and present who have impacted the world.

Lyda Conley, Wyandot Indian, was a protector of land in Kansas City that was promised to her Native ancestors by the United States government after her ancestors were forcibly removed from their homes in Ohio. The land was used as a burial ground for Wyandot Indians. In 1906, the land was sold by the U.S. federal government.

In 1909, Lyda’s fight to protect her tribe’s sacred land went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. That year, she put her legal skills to work and became the third woman, second female attorney, and first Native American woman to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court. Many believe her case, in which she argued that Native American burial grounds were entitled to federal protection, was the first of its kind.

Sadly, the Supreme Court dismissed Conley’s case. But nevertheless, she persisted, and in 1916, the cemetery was designated a federal park. Today, the cemetery – renamed Wyandot National Burial Ground – enjoys National Historic Landmark status. Conley was laid to rest in the cemetery following her death in 1946.

10/22/2021

We are very excited to present the first Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and HLAI - Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois event celebrating Hispanic heritage. Join us for a special meal prepared by Chef Stephen Sandoval, Latin American-inspired cocktails, and an evening of memorable networking. Learn more and register to attend at www.wbaillinois.org/events

We are very excited to present the first Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and HLAI - Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois event celebrating Hispanic heritage. Join us for a special meal prepared by Chef Stephen Sandoval, Latin American-inspired cocktails, and an evening of memorable networking. Learn more and register to attend at www.wbaillinois.org/events

10/20/2021

We are very excited to present the first Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois event celebrating Hispanic heritage. Learn more and register to attend at www.wbaillinois.org/events

We are very excited to present the first Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois event celebrating Hispanic heritage. Learn more and register to attend at www.wbaillinois.org/events

10/18/2021

Show off your pet in their Halloween best at our next Strut Your Mutt - Halloween Edition! Join us for a pawfect evening of networking with new friends and fur friends. There will also be tricks n' treats for all in attendance. Register today at www.wbaillinois.org/events

Show off your pet in their Halloween best at our next Strut Your Mutt - Halloween Edition! Join us for a pawfect evening of networking with new friends and fur friends. There will also be tricks n' treats for all in attendance. Register today at www.wbaillinois.org/events

10/13/2021

Did you know that today is #TrainYourBrainDay? And what better way to celebrate than by digging into a good book and discussing it with great friends? Join the WBAI Book Club hosted by the Mental Health & Wellness Committee where we will read and discuss Untamed by Glennon Doyle on January 12, 2022. Learn more and register at www.wbaillinois.org/events

Did you know that today is #TrainYourBrainDay? And what better way to celebrate than by digging into a good book and discussing it with great friends? Join the WBAI Book Club hosted by the Mental Health & Wellness Committee where we will read and discuss Untamed by Glennon Doyle on January 12, 2022. Learn more and register at www.wbaillinois.org/events

10/11/2021

2021 Rooftop Guided Meditation

Meditation does for your brain what exercise does for your body. Join us tomorrow, Oct. 12 for a Rooftop Guided Meditation led by Chelsey Ziegler on the beautiful Hoxton rooftop.

10/11/2021

Member Monday: Noeli Serna

Let's start off this week with some smiles and spotlights. For #MemberMonday, check out our talk with Noeli Serna, Esq.
Corporate Counsel at Elkay Manufacturing Company.

Corporate Counsel // Elkay Manufacturing Company Please provide a description of your practice. I am in-house corporate counsel at Elkay Manufacturing Company, where I work alongside my legal team …

10/07/2021

On this #tbt, we're looking back at the Expert Beauty Tips for Busy Women event where attendees enjoyed beauty bar stations learning tips on curling hair, braiding hair, eyebrow shaping, contouring & highlighting, lip color, and more at Goldplaited Salon. We've got plenty of great events planned so be sure to check out www.wbaillinois.org/events to join us for upcoming events.

10/05/2021

2021 Rooftop Guided Meditation

Reset your mind, body, and spirit with the WBAI Mental Health & Wellness Committee. Join us for a guided meditation on October 12 at 6:00 PM led by Chelsey Ziegler on the beautiful Hoxton rooftop, followed by kombucha and tea. Space is limited so register today.

10/04/2021

Member Monday: Breanna Raspopovich

Let's start off this week with some smiles and spotlights. For #MemberMonday, check out our talk with Breanna Raspopovich, Attorney with Tannehill Law, LLC.

Attorney // Tannehill Law Please provide a description of your practice. My practice includes Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Entity Formation. I represent buyers and seller…

10/01/2021

2021 Discussions with the Domestic Relations Division: Dividing Real Estate in Divorce

Join us on Oct. 14 for our next installment of Discussions with the Domestic Relations Division: Dividing Real Estate in Divorce. This CLE is designed to provide useful information to family law attorneys regarding selling the marital home in a divorce case.

09/28/2021

2021 Ever Consider Becoming a Judge?

Have you ever considered becoming a Judge?Join us on Oct. 5 as panelists Hon. Debra Walker, Hon. Nichole Patton, Hon. Tom Sianis, along with moderator, Hon. Megan Goldish, demystify the process for lawyers considering serving in the judiciary.

09/27/2021

Member Monday: Andrea Ramirez

Let's start off this week with some smiles and spotlights. For #MemberMonday, check out our talk with Andrea Ramirez, Associate Attorney with Taxman, Po***ck, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC.

Associate Attorney // Taxman, Po***ck, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC Please provide a description of your practice. I am a personal injury attorney and my practice focuses primarily on healthcare fac…

09/24/2021

Come for the networking and stay for the relationships. There is power in relationships that extends beyond a generic introduction. When you create connections based on shared interests and goals, you’ll be more successful at your job, because people want to work with people they know and like. Join WBAI to form relationships that will last for years to come. Learn more at www.wbaillinois.org.

Come for the networking and stay for the relationships. There is power in relationships that extends beyond a generic introduction. When you create connections based on shared interests and goals, you’ll be more successful at your job, because people want to work with people they know and like. Join WBAI to form relationships that will last for years to come. Learn more at www.wbaillinois.org.

09/23/2021

We had such a pawsome time at our last Strut Your Mutt event that we can't wait to see everyone at our next one taking place October 7 sponsored by Singewald Law Firm.

We had such a pawsome time at our last Strut Your Mutt event that we can't wait to see everyone at our next one taking place October 7 sponsored by Singewald Law Firm.