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SUMMARY:2025 Medical Legal Mixer
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2025 Medical Legal Mixer will be at Replay Andersonville located at 5358 N. Clark St. on Thursday\, December 11\, 2025\, from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.  Tickets are $60.00 for Members and 75.00 for Non-Members.  Tickets include a 2-hour hosted bar and light refreshments.  You can purchase your tickets here. \n  \n*** There is a cap on ticket sales.  Tickets are likely to sell out and will not be available for purchase at the door.  Be sure to purchase your tickets while tickets are available online. *** \n  \nThis event is in support of The Night Ministry’s “The Crib”\, an essential overnight shelter for young adults (18-24) facing homelessness\, serving a large LGBTQ+ population.  It provides a safe\, welcoming space with beds\, showers\, and vital support. Learn more here. \n  \nDonations are accepted at this event.  Please consider donating some of the following toiletries/necessities: \n  \nToothbrushes/toothpaste \nDeodorant \nHand cream/hand warmers \nStretchy gloves \nFlannel lounge/PJ Pants \nSmall packs of tissue/bandages \nLip balm \nAdult thermal socks/long underwear \nDeck of cards \nGift cards for Amazon\, Target\, Dunkin’\, CTA Passes\, Starbucks\, Subway\, etc. \n  \n Would you like to add a monetary donation through LAGBAC to help support “The Crib”?  If so\, you can do so here.\n 
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/2025-medical-legal-mixer/
LOCATION:Replay Andersonville\, 5358 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Medical Legal Mixer,Social Events
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UID:20685-1769191200-1769205600@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:Judge Sophia Hall Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ)\, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association (LAGBAC)\, the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA)\, and the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) for a special jam session celebrating the remarkable career and well-deserved retirement of the \nHonorable Judge Sophia Hall\nThis gathering is an opportunity to honor Judge Hall’s years of dedicated service\, leadership\, and lasting impact on our legal community\, while sharing music\, memories\, and gratitude with colleagues and friends. \nWhen: Friday\, January 23\, 2026\nTime: 6:00-10:00 p.m.\nWhere: Whiskey Girl Tavern\n  \n**** You must RSVP here to be part of this joyful celebration as space is limited!  We hope to see you there!*****
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/judge-sophia-hall-celebration/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
CREATED:20260107T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T160015Z
UID:20649-1769796000-1769803200@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Bar - January 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members\, LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar/Membership Renewal Kickoff” on Friday\, January 30\, 2026\, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack!  Active LAGBAC members are FREE.  Non-members are $25.  Get your tickets here.  We hope to see you there! \nInterested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events?  Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/meet-the-bar-january-30-2026/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet the Bar,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T070313Z
UID:20902-1770915600-1770926400@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:Queer Black History Month Legal Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC\, AIJ\, CBA and CCBA for our\n2nd Queer Black History Month Legal Mixer\nat Nobody’s Darling\, a Black LGBTQ+ owned establishment.\n  \nALL ARE WELCOME!\n  \nWHEN: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\nTIME: 5:00 – 8:00 pm\nWHERE: Nobody’s Darling\n\nActive LAGBAC/AIJ/CBA/CCBA Members: FREE\nNon-Members: $30.00\nCASH BAR & LIGHT APPETIZERS\nReserve or Purchase Tickets HERE! \n  \nInterested in sponsoring?  Please email info@lagbac.org.
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/queer-black-history-month-legal-mixer-2/
LOCATION:Nobody’s Darling\, 1744 W Balmoral Ave.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Legal Mixer,Events,Social Events
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CREATED:20260304T212604Z
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UID:21402-1774634400-1774641600@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Bar - March 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” on Friday\, March 27\, 2026\, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack!  Active LAGBAC members are FREE.  Non-members are $25.  Get your tickets here.  We hope to see you there! \n  \nThis “Meet the Bar” is sponsored by the MCS Group. \n \n \n  \nInterested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events?  Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/meet-the-bar-march-27-2026/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meet the Bar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T190000
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CREATED:20260315T030746Z
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UID:21749-1774801800-1774810800@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:Women+ Sunday Social
DESCRIPTION:LAGBAC invites you to our Women+ Sunday Social at Whiskey Girl Tavern on Sunday\, March 29\, 2026\, from 4:30 – 7:00 P.M. \nActive LAGBAC members are FREE and non-members are $25. Your membership must be active to attend this event for free.  If your membership is inactive\, you can renew here. \nReserve or purchase your tickets here today as space is limited.
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/women-sunday-social-3/
LOCATION:Whiskey Girl Tavern\, 6318 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Events,Women+ Sunday Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
CREATED:20260313T023748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T171629Z
UID:21648-1775151000-1775158200@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:LAGBAC Board Installation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:LAGBAC Board Installation Ceremony\n  \n📅 When: Thursday\, April 2\, 2026⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.📍 Where: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP\n  \nJoin us for an evening of celebration as we install the new Executive Board and Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term.\n  \n🍸 Drinks & light refreshments will be provided.\n  \nLAGBAC Members and Judges | FREENon-Members | $25\n******* TICKETS ARE LIMITED!  RSVP OR PURCHASE HERE TODAY! *******
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/lagbac-board-installation-ceremony/
LOCATION:Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP\, 151 North Franklin Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
CREATED:20260407T040258Z
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UID:22629-1776361500-1776367800@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:2026 Meet the Bench Series - Judge Maryam Ahmad
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nLAGBAC’s Mentorship Committee invites you to join us for our “Meet the Bench” Series!  This is your opportunity to meet Illinois judges at the Circuit Court\, Appellate Court\, and Federal Court levels.  Our host judges have graciously agreed to provide their perspectives of life on the bench and answer all our questions. \nAll active LAGBAC members\, student members and judges are welcome to attend any/all of the series installments for FREE.  Non-members are also welcome to attend for $30.  You must RSVP at least 5 days prior to the event to secure your spot. \nWe will adjourn to a local establishment for a social hour afterwards. \n  \n \nJudge Maryam Ahmad – Circuit Court of Cook County \nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 \n5:45 P.M. \nThe Daley Center | 50 W. Washington – Room 1401 \nChicago\, IL  \n160 N. LaSalle St. \nChicago\, IL \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/2026-meet-the-bench-series-judge-maryam-ahmad/
LOCATION:Daley Center\, 50 W. Washington St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet The Bench Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
CREATED:20260407T040948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T073235Z
UID:22631-1776966300-1776972600@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:2026 Meet the Bench Series - Justice Cynthia Cobbs
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nLAGBAC’s Mentorship Committee invites you to join us for our “Meet the Bench” Series!  This is your opportunity to meet Illinois judges at the Circuit Court\, Appellate Court\, and Federal Court levels.  Our host judges have graciously agreed to provide their perspectives of life on the bench and answer all our questions. \nAll active LAGBAC members\, student members and judges are welcome to attend any/all of the series installments for FREE.  Non-members are also welcome to attend for $30.  You must RSVP at least 5 days prior to the event to secure your spot. \nWe will adjourn to a local establishment for a social hour afterwards. \n  \n \nJustice Cynthia Cobbs – Illinois Appellate Court \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n5:45 P.M. \n160 N. LaSalle St. \nChicago\, IL \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/2026-meet-the-bench-series-justice-cynthia-cobbs/
LOCATION:Illinois Appellate Court\, 160 N. LaSalle St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet The Bench Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
CREATED:20260407T022342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T022540Z
UID:22608-1777053600-1777060800@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Bar - April 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” on Friday\, April 24\, 2026\, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack!  Active LAGBAC members are FREE.  Non-members are $25.  Get your tickets here.  We hope to see you there! \n  \n \n  \nInterested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events?  Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/meet-the-bar-april-24-2026/
LOCATION:Sidetrack\, 3349 N Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Service,Meet the Bar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T235343
CREATED:20260407T041510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T073243Z
UID:22637-1777397400-1777404600@lagbac.org
SUMMARY:2026 Meet the Bench Series - Judge Mary Rowland
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nLAGBAC’s Mentorship Committee invites you to join us for our “Meet the Bench” Series!  This is your opportunity to meet Illinois judges at the Circuit Court\, Appellate Court\, and Federal Court levels.  Our host judges have graciously agreed to provide their perspectives of life on the bench and answer all our questions. \nAll active LAGBAC members\, student members and judges are welcome to attend any/all of the series installments for FREE.  Non-members are also welcome to attend for $30.  You must RSVP at least 5 days prior to the event to secure your spot. \nWe will adjourn to a local establishment for a social hour afterwards. \n  \n \nJudge Mary Rowland – U.S. District Court \nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 \n5:30 P.M. \nFederal Dirksen Building | 219 S. Dearborn  \nChicago\, IL \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lagbac.org/event/2026-meet-the-bench-series-judge-mary-rowland/
LOCATION:Federal Dirksen Building\, 219 S. Dearborn St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604
CATEGORIES:Meet The Bench Series
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