Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois

06/06/2026

Please join us for a great opportunity to be a mentor or a mentee. Judges and attorneys are available and CLE credit is available. It's a great opportunity! RSVP TODAY!

06/02/2026

JUDGE'S NIGHT HAS SOLD OUT!
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 | NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM

THANKS TO THE TREMENDOUS RESPONSE FROM ONLINE REGISTRANTS, SPONSORS AND JUDGES, OUR EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!

NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR. SPONSORSHIPS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

05/29/2026

The Hellenic Bar Association Foundation proudly celebrated its annual Law Day at the Richard J. Daley Center, hosted by The Honorable Athanasios (Tom) Sianis, Presiding Judge of the First Municipal District, and The Honorable Anthony Kyriakopoulos.
We were honored to recognize outstanding students from Hellenic American Academy, Plato Academy, Koreas Elementary School, and Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School.
A warm thank‑you to Jenner & Block for hosting a beautiful reception following the ceremony.

05/27/2026

YOU'RE INVITED TO JUDGE'S NIGHT
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 | NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM

The invitations have been sent, and the responses are already pouring in from Federal Court, Illinois Supreme, Appellate and Circuit Court Judges from Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will Counties. We are expecting another sell-out crowd this year, especially with the night belonging to Hon. Thomas V. Lyons as our Socrates Dikastes Award recipient. Additionally, we will be recognizing Hon. Emmanuel Koubarakis & Hon. Georgia Tasiopoulou with The Koinonia Award for Distinguished Community Service and acknowledging Hon. Timothy C. Evans, 2017 Socrates Dikastes award recipient, for his years of service as Chief Judge.

We have the entire National Hellenic Museum for our Judge’s Night, but tickets are expected to sell out fast. Law students are encouraged to attend with a discounted rate. As usual, we will have multiple top-shelf open bars and pass savory and sweet hors d'oeuvres throughout the night for all to enjoy. A DJ will play contemporary Greek music all night and the rooftop will open following the award presentations. Join us for an evening of camaraderie under the backdrop of the city skyline. Enjoy the relaxed and fun opportunity to socialize with the judiciary, fellow Greek attorneys and Philhellenes alike.

Get your tickets today by registering on our page or with the link below:

https://pci.jotform.com/form/261316377134152

05/21/2026

Join us for HBA's End of Year Party & 10th Anniversary of Hel.LAS Celebration!

You’re invited to celebrate the end of a busy year filled with growth and friendship. We will also be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hel.LAS!

Join us for drinks and appetizers at Labriola in Oak Brook! Our Annual Member Meeting will also be held to swear in the 2026-2027 Officers & Board of Directors. This event is complimentary to HBA members.

Date/Time: May 26, 2026 (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

Location:

Labriola
3011 Butterfield Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Admission:
Free for HBA Members
$25 for Non-Members

Co-hosted by: HBA, HBAF, and Hel.LAS

RSVP by clicking the link below or visiting our page:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-hba-end-of-year-party-10th-anniversary-of-hellas-celebration-tickets-1988918786631?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

05/08/2026

HON. THOMAS V. LYONS TO RECEIVE HBA SOCRATES DIKASTES AWARD
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 | NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM

The Hellenic Bar Association is proud to announce that Hon. Thomas V. Lyons will receive the 2026 HBA Socrates Dikastes Award at the our upcoming Judge’s Night. Judge Lyons is the Presiding Judge of the Law Division and has served as a trial judge in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, located in the Daley Center in Chicago since 2014. Click the button below to read more about Judge Lyons.

Please join the HBA as we recognize and honor distinguished members of the state and federal judiciary in Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Will Counties, and especially Judge Lyons, on June 4, 2026, at the National Hellenic Museum. Sponsorships are still available, and individual ticket sales begin next week.

View the Bio by visiting our page or clicking below:
https://hellenicbar.org/2026/05/07/hon-thomas-v-lyons-to-receive-hba-socrates-dikastes-award/

Become a sponsor by visiting our page or clicking below:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261096411921150

05/01/2026

HBA CONGRATULATES NICKOLAS PAPPAS ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE FINALIST SELECTION

The Hellenic Bar Association congratulates Nickolas Pappas, a valued HBA member and dedicated Hel.LAS volunteer, on his successful advancement in the Associate Judge selection process. Being named one of just seven finalists is a significant accomplishment and a testament to his professionalism, commitment to service, and strong reputation within the legal community. AXIOS!