Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Women's Bar Association of Illinois The Women's Bar Association of Illinois, one of the oldest and largest bar associations in the state, was first established in 1914, by 9 women lawyers.

The Women's Bar Association of Illinois, one of the oldest and largest bar associations in the state, was first established in 1914, by nine women lawyers practicing in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The WBAI offers its members access to jobs, career advice, continuing legal education (CLE), mentorship, networking, and events that promote women.

Please join us for a beautiful evening on the Chicago River. Mingle with judges, attorneys, and law students while enjoy...
08/26/2026

Please join us for a beautiful evening on the Chicago River. Mingle with judges, attorneys, and law students while enjoying the views, savoring light appetizers, and enjoying wine and beer. Let's toast to new connections, great conversations, and a send-off to summer.

Event Details:
Thursday, September 10
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Riverside Lounge, 150 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago

Registration:
Members: $15
Judges & Law Students: Free
Non-Members: $25

Register Now: https://bit.ly/4fzQoZU

Thank you to our sponsors:

WBAI Prestige Sustaining Partners:
Cassiday Schade LLP
Clifford Law Offices
Coogan Gallagher
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
Wallace Miller

On Women’s Equality Day, the WBAI celebrates the progress made and recommits to the work ahead in achieving full equalit...
08/26/2026

On Women’s Equality Day, the WBAI celebrates the progress made and recommits to the work ahead in achieving full equality, in law, leadership, and opportunity.

For plaintiffs' attorneys who earn contingency fees, how you manage your fee can be just as important as how you earn it...
08/25/2026

For plaintiffs' attorneys who earn contingency fees, how you manage your fee can be just as important as how you earn it. Join the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and the Illinois State Bar Association for a one-hour virtual CLE to explore advanced tax strategies that can help protect your earnings and support long-term wealth building.

Most attorneys spend countless hours learning how to maximize recoveries for their clients, yet, they spend very little time learning how to protect their own fees from being eroded by taxes. For attorneys receiving significant contingency fees, tax planning is no longer just an accounting issue. It is a wealth-building issue.

Join attorney-turned-financial advisor, Bonnie Mangold, from Amicus Financial Partners and Marci Gordon from Comprehensive Settlement Solutions for an educational webinar about attorney fee deferral and other advanced tax planning concepts that most lawyers have never even heard of!

They’ll discuss some of the most underutilized tax planning strategies available to contingency-fee attorneys today. Attendees will learn the options available to them to transform a large, one-year tax event into a long-term wealth-building opportunity.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Event via Zoom

Tickets:
Members | Free
Non-Members | $25

1.0 hours of CLE credit pending

Register Now: bit.ly/3T6EfTi

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

WBAI Prestige Sustaining Partners:
Cassiday
Clifford Law Offices
Coogan Gallagher
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
Wallace Miller

Connection is powerful. So is movement.Make space for both at our next Women Who Walk on Wednesdays meetup with WBAI’s M...
08/24/2026

Connection is powerful. So is movement.
Make space for both at our next Women Who Walk on Wednesdays meetup with WBAI’s Mental Health & Wellness Committee.👟💬

Come as you are. Breathe deep. Walk with us.
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 PM
📍 On the Riverwalk at City Winery (between Dearborn & State)
🌤️ Weather permitting!
🚶‍♀️ Let us know you’re coming: https://forms.gle/cJdDsEaX5k8qMJmFA

The Illinois State Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association of Illinois are proud to co-host a hybrid CLE, "Polic...
08/21/2026

The Illinois State Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association of Illinois are proud to co-host a hybrid CLE, "Policy Forum on Paid Family Medical Leave," on Tuesday, September 8. Taking place at the ISBA offices both in-person and via Zoom, the CLE will explore how paid family and medical leave has emerged as one of the most significant workplace policy debates in the United States, with states adopting a wide range of approaches to funding, eligibility, benefits, and job protections. This interactive CLE program will bring together attorneys, policy experts, advocates, and stakeholders to examine the legal, economic, and practical considerations involved in designing an effective paid leave system. Through case studies and moderated discussion, panelists will explore the strengths and challenges of an existing Illinois legislative proposal to create a program that provides 18 weeks of paid family medical leave. The program will conclude with an audience-driven discussion of what a successful Illinois paid family and medical leave program should look like.

Program run time: 75 minutes followed by light networking reception (light appetizers provided)

Moderator:
Ashley Stead, Attorney at McGann Ketterman & Rioux

Speakers:
Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro
Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam
Sarah Labadie, Director of Advocacy and Policy at Women Employed
Ashley Stead, Attorney at McGann Ketterman & Rioux

Event Details:
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Hybrid Event at ISBA Offices & via Zoom

ISBA Offices, 20 S Clark St, Suite 800

1.25 hours of CLE credit pending

Tickets:
Members | Free
Non-Members | Free

Register Now: https://bit.ly/3TRskZW

The editors of the WBAI Newsletter invite you to submit articles on recent legal developments, professional developments...
08/20/2026

The editors of the WBAI Newsletter invite you to submit articles on recent legal developments, professional developments, noteworthy member milestones and achievements from members in good standing, and other relevant legal issues for the upcoming newsletter.

Submission Criteria:
The article for submission in Word format;
A short biography;
A headshot in .jpg format for publication in the newsletter and on social media;
Written permission to republish, if applicable.

Submissions for the Fall Newsletter are due by Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

Learn more and submit an article: https://wbaillinois.org/resources/newsletter/

⛳️ What an AMAZING day! ⛳️A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us—and to our incredible sponsors—for making the WBAI’...
08/19/2026

⛳️ What an AMAZING day! ⛳️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us—and to our incredible sponsors—for making the WBAI’s 30th Annual Golf Outing on Friday, August 14, at Glenview Park Golf Club such a tremendous success!

We couldn't have asked for better weather (and we're especially grateful the rain stayed away! ☀️), and it was a fantastic day of golf, networking, laughter, friendly competition, cocktails, dinner, and celebrating our amazing WBAI community.

From the 18-hole scramble and skills games to the raffle prizes and awards, there was plenty of fun throughout the day—including the hotly contested Best Dressed Award! 👗⛳️🏆

Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who sponsored, golfed, attended the reception, donated prizes, volunteered, and helped make our 30th Annual Golf Outing one to remember.

Thank you for supporting the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and helping us continue our mission! We can't wait to do it all again next year! 💙⚖️

The WBAI’s 2026 Race Judicata shirt design is here! Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada and printed on Comfort Colors shir...
08/18/2026

The WBAI’s 2026 Race Judicata shirt design is here! Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada and printed on Comfort Colors shirts, it's the perfect way to show your Race Judicata spirit.

Details:
$26.69 per shirt
Orders close Thursday, August 20

Place your order: https://www.customink.com/g/qqs0-00d3-4uzq

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