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Upcoming Events

Some events coming up in May 2025 sponsored by AABA and other organizations.

      • May 21 at 5:15 pm.  
        • "The Judiciary & Executive Actions."  As of April, at least 60 of President Trump's executive orders have been at least temporarily paused by federal judges.  Come hear renowned experts on executive authority provide an overview of these cases, explain the legal context and environment, and describe what to expect next.  Register here.
      • May 29 at 4:30 pm.  United States v. Wen Ho Lee - 25 Years Later.   
        • Twenty-five years ago, Wen Ho Lee, a Taiwanese-American scientist, became the focus of one of the most high-profile espionage investigations in American history. Suspected of sharing critical nuclear secrets with China, Dr. Lee faced public condemnation, criminal charges, and solitary confinement. However, as the case unraveled, it revealed profound flaws in the investigation, culminating in a rare judicial apology and a public acknowledgment by President Bill Clinton that "the whole thing was quite troubling."  This pivotal moment in Asian-American legal history continues to offer important lessons for today’s legal, civil rights, and national security landscapes.
        • Jointly hosted by the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter, the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, this program will feature an in-depth exploration of United States v. Wen Ho Lee, with a critical look at the government’s investigation, the defense strategies that led to Dr. Lee’s eventual release, and the broader implications for justice and due process. Featuring Chicago practitioners and judges, this event will also include re-enactments of key moments from the case, including an interrogation that even senior government officials later admitted had gone too far.
        • Register here.
      • June 4 happy hour sponsored by the Chicago Committee for Minorities in Large Law Firms.  Rivers restaurant, 30 South Wacker Drive, 5:30 to 7 pm, no registration necessary.

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Past events

7 May 2025 AABA Chicago’s 37th Annual Awards Ceremony & Reception
23 Apr 2025 2025 Otaka Judicial Reception
9 Apr 2025 Birthright Citizenship: Past, Present & Future
5 Dec 2024 AABA Holiday Party: The Bear Edition
31 May 2024 Informational Session: US Asylum Law / 资讯发布会:美国庇护法
30 May 2024 Virtual Lunchtime Book Club Discussion with AABA Chicago and IPLAC
23 May 2024 2024 Otaka Judicial Reception
7 May 2024 The Continuing Pursuit of Equality: The Cases of Minoru Yasui, Gordon Hirabayashi, and Fred Korematsu and What They Mean Today
27 Apr 2024 Yoga Class with AABA
8 Feb 2024 AABA Chicago’s 36th Annual Installation Ceremony & Awards Reception
1 Nov 2023 Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law 2.0
21 Sep 2023 AABA General Meeting & Happy Hour
22 Aug 2023 Reception in Honor of Judge Debjani Desai
27 Jul 2023 AABA In-House Counsel Happy Hour
25 May 2023 2023 Otaka Judicial Reception
19 May 2023 When Citizenship Depended on Race (Webinar)
3 May 2023 When Citizenship Depended on Race CLE
1 Feb 2023 AABA Chicago’s 35th Annual Installation Ceremony & Awards Reception
8 Dec 2022 AABA Chicago Law Foundation Holiday Party
25 Oct 2022 Clark and Division Book Group Discussion
13 Oct 2022 Partner Track Discussion Group
22 Aug 2022 AABA August Board Meeting (Public)
16 Aug 2022 (Law Firm Registration) 2022 AABA In-House Counsel & Law Firm Partner Dinner
16 Aug 2022 (In-House Counsel Registration) 2022 AABA In-House Counsel & Law Firm Partner Dinner
28 Jun 2022 Asian Bar Happy Hour (After Poll Watching with Advancing Justice | Chicago)
23 Jun 2022 Vincent Chin's 40th Anniversary with Chicago Asian Women Empowerment
22 Jun 2022 Virtual Training: Election Day Poll Watching with Advancing Justice | Chicago
31 May 2022 A Fireside Chat with AG Kwame Raoul and The Honorable Edmond E. Chang
24 May 2022 Otaka Judicial Reception
29 Apr 2022 AABA Chicago’s 34th Annual Installation Ceremony & Awards Reception
15 Dec 2021 AABA's Holiday Party
26 Oct 2021 Future of Legal Tech
11 Oct 2021 The October Happy Hour
22 Sep 2021 Honoring the Promise: Help Afghan Evacuees Reach the U.S.
26 May 2020 Vincent Chin Trial Re-enactment
9 Apr 2020 Fundraiser to support frontline heroes and distressed businesses
3 Apr 2020 AABA Fundraiser
16 Mar 2020 AABA Membership Drive Dinner (current members)
1 Nov 2019 AABA Happy Hour
17 Sep 2019 AABA 32nd Installation and Awards Ceremony
21 Aug 2019 AABA Judicial Evaluation Sign Up Sheet
16 May 2019 Trial Reenactment: Fred Korematsu & His Fight for Justice
15 May 2019 In House Counsel & Law Firm Lawyers Networking Reception


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