AABA is proud to once again sponsor this year's Minority Bar CLE Conference on March 26-27, 2026. Registration is free for AABA members for up to 8 hours of CLE credit.

The conference features 8 CLE panels covering “Preparedness in the Current Legal Climate,” including immigration law, mental health, rule of law issues, and much more. Day 1 consists of in-person sessions and Day 2 features virtual sessions as well as in-person sessions. Click on the links for more info and to register. Complimentary reception at the end of Day 1.

Here are some of the great panels:

- How Are Bar Associations Preparing Members?  (March 26 at 2:50 pm), with moderator Jaz Park

- Addressing Emerging Needs of Self-Represented Litigants in Illinois (March 27 at 9 am), with moderator Avani Patel

- Defending the Rule of Law in Illinois (March 27 at 11:20 am), with moderator and panelist Vikas Didwania

- Supreme Court Updates (March 27 at 12:30 pm)

Tune into our March session of Sidebar with Judge Kim as we discuss work-life balance, a topic selected by you, the attendees of our prior webinars. How do you navigate assignments, partner and client demands, and personal and professional happiness? Hear the perspectives of attorneys who have been there. All lawyers and law students should plan to attend. The webinar will be held on March 27, 2026, from noon to 1:00 p.m. 

Note:  To facilitate an open and frank discussion with the panel and to encourage active participation, this program will not be recorded.  Please register today.

The Asian American Bar Association of Chicago, in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, is proud to host a listening party and reception for the live-streamed oral argument in one of the most significant cases of the term, Trump v. Barbara, No. 25-365.

This event will be held in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Everett M. Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn, 25th floor. All are welcome to attend this event, listen to the arguments in the courtroom, and discuss them with each other over light refreshments provided by AABA Chicago. 

Space is limited. Register for this complimentary event at https://aabaogc.wildapricot.org/event-6603476.