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.
