The Illinois Bar Association announced on April 3 that it will host an event titled “Stronger Together: Supporting Women in the Legal Profession” at Roosevelt University in Chicago on April 23. The program aims to empower women lawyers by providing a supportive professional network and offering strategies for overcoming career challenges.
This event is significant as it addresses key issues faced by women in law, such as work-life balance, inclusivity, and leadership opportunities. Attendees can earn up to 4.75 hours of continuing legal education credit, including diversity and inclusion credits, subject to approval.
The agenda includes discussions on the importance of women’s representation in the Supreme Court, methods for building confidence and reducing internal pressure, achieving work-life balance, and understanding how male leadership can drive change for underrepresented groups. The program also covers steps leaders are taking to maximize inclusivity and foster belonging among women lawyers.
According to the Illinois Bar Association’s official website, the organization promotes diversity, equity and inclusion within its membership of more than 28,000 attorneys. It provides resources such as continuing legal education programs like this one, practice management tools and networking opportunities for Illinois lawyers. The association recognizes excellence through awards focused on pro bono service and diversity leadership.
The Illinois Bar Association operates from its administrative center at the Illinois Bar Center under an elected president, Board of Governors and Assembly according to its official website. Founded in 1877 as a voluntary organization dedicated to professional development and justice improvements for Illinois lawyers,the association continues its support through educational events like this upcoming program.
The broader impact of such initiatives lies in their potential to strengthen community wellbeing while advancing equity within the legal profession.
