06/16/2026
The photos are here!
Happy Hour in Her Heels brought together attorneys, judges, and allies from across the legal community for an evening of connection, advocacy, and support for WINGS and its mission to assist survivors of domestic violence.
From networking and meaningful conversations to the always-anticipated “Strut Off!” competition, the evening was filled with energy, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to creating positive change. Men were challenged to slip into a pair of heels and hit the catwalk, competing for awards in categories like “Most Stylish Strut” and “Best Heel,” bringing plenty of energy and fun to an evening rooted in an important cause.
We are excited to share a selection of professional photos from the event. Thank you to Schroeder Communications, our Lights, Camera, Action Sponsor, whose sponsorship made professional event photography possible, allowing us to preserve the spirit of the evening.
View the full Facebook album here: bit.ly/WBAIHHHPhotos
As you enjoy these moments from the evening, consider helping WINGS continue its life-changing work by making a donation: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/wings2026/donate
Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, and supporters, Happy Hour in Her Heels 2026 has raised $10,726.56 for WINGS thus far. We are grateful to everyone who helped support survivors of domestic violence and their families through this year's event.
Thank you to our co-hosting organizations, sponsors, attendees, and everyone who helped make this event a success. Together, we continue to support survivors, raise awareness, and challenge stereotypes.
This event was co-hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, The Advocates Society, The Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Womxn’s Committee, HLAI - Serving the Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois, the Illinois State Bar Association, Lady Lawyers who Lunch, LAGBAC - Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association, the North Suburban Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago.
Thank you to our sponsors:
WBAI Premiere Sustaining Partner: Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC
Prestige Sustaining Partners:
Cassiday Schade LLP
Clifford Law Offices
Coogan Gallagher
Romanucci & Blandin, LLC
Wallace Miller
Appetizer & Napkin Sponsor:
Esbrook P.C.
Lights, Camera, Action Sponsor:
Schroeder Communications
Wedge Sponsors:
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa
David Sternfield, Jennifer Tier, & Jennifer Lavin of Davis Friedman, LLP
Illinois Jewish Judges Association
Kogut & Wilson, LLC
Kitten Heel Sponsors:
Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.
Latham & Watkins
The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC
Judge Pamela Saindon
