We are pleased to announce that the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago (“AABA Chicago”) is celebrating its 34th Annual Installation Ceremony and Awards Reception on April 29, 2022. This year’s Installation Ceremony and Awards Reception will feature the Honorable Edmond Chang of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois as the keynote speaker.
In addition, AABA Chicago will be honoring a number of prominent lawyers who have made significant contributions to the legal profession.
Linda Lu, Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at TransUnion, will receive AABA Chicago’s Sandra J. Otaka Trailblazer Award, our bar association’s highest honor, which recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of lawyers who have paved the way for the advancement of other Asian American and Pacific Islander attorneys and diverse attorneys in general.
Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer at Jones Lang LaSalle, will receive AABA Chicago’s In-House Counsel Leadership Award for his exemplary leadership in the local and national in-house counsel communities.
Michael Wu, Chief Legal Officer at Bath & Body Works, will receive AABA Chicago’s Community Impact & Allyship Award, in recognition of his exceptional track record of collaborative leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
Aneel Chablani, Chief Counsel at Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, will receive AABA Chicago’s Justice Award for his long-standing commitment to providing equal access to justice through public service.
For over thirty years, AABA Chicago has played a pivotal role in encouraging diversity, promoting the area’s vibrant legal community, and representing the interests of thousands of community stakeholders. In large part, we are able to pursue and advance our mission due to your generous support. As AABA Chicago hosts its 34th Annual Installation Ceremony and Awards Reception, we sincerely hope that you will support our endeavors and join us.
If you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, please contact chicago.aaba@gmail.com.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test result within 72 hours of the event will be required at the door.
PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 26
EARLY BIRD PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL APRIL 17
