Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Congratulations to Colleen Mixan Mikaitis, WBAI Director for the2026-2027 Bar Year! The Board of Directors will be sworn in during the 112th Annual Installation Dinner taking place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Palmer House. WBAI members, friends, and family are invited to celebrate the incoming board! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/WBAI26AD #WBAI #WBAIAD2026 #barassociation #womensupportingwomen #womeninlaw #womenlawyers

⚖️ Congratulations to Judge Megan Goldish! ⚖️ The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois proudly congratulates Membership Officer Hon. Megan Goldish on her installation as President of the Jewish Judges Association of Illinois. The Association celebrated its Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 28, at RPM Events. The WBAI is honored to celebrate Judge Goldish’s leadership and continued service to the bench and the legal community. #WBAI #JudicialLeadership #WomenInLaw #JudgeGoldish #Trailblazer #LegalCommunity

🐴 Professional Growth, With a Twist The WBAI believes learning should be engaging, refreshing, and sometimes a little unexpected. Through the WBAI, you’ll find: 🎓 Creative CLE courses and professional development for every stage of your career 🌿 Events that support well-being and balance 🤝 A welcoming community that makes learning fun Join a community that reimagines professional growth. Join the WBAI today. https://lnkd.in/gUrbM_Dp #WBAI #BecomeAMember #CLE #WellBeingInLaw #WomenInLaw #CareerGrowth

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Happy Hour in Her Heels on Wednesday, May 27 at Hubbard Inn for a High-Heeled Happy Hour! We came together with our allies to advocate for an end to sexual harassment and to raise donations for WINGS domestic violence shelter. The evening was filled with networking, cocktails, appetizers, friendly competition, and plenty of fun. By asking men to attend in high-heeled shoes, we helped raise awareness about sexual violence and harassment, actively confronted gender stereotypes and expectations, and supported WINGS and its important mission. Thank you to all who wore heels, strutted the catwalk, and contributed funds to support survivors of domestic violence. This event was co-hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, The Advocates Society, The Chicago Bar Association Cook County Bar Association, the Decalogue Society Of Lawyers Womxn’s Committee, HLAI, the Illinois State Bar Association, Lady Lawyers who Lunch, LAGBAC - Chicago's LGBTQ+ Bar Association, the North Suburban Bar Association, and South Asian Bar Association of Chicago (SABA Chicago). Thank you to our sponsors: WBAI Premiere Sustaining Partner: Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC Prestige Sustaining Partners: Cassiday Schade LLP Clifford Law Offices CooganGallagher Romanucci & Blandin, LLC Wallace Miller Appetizer & Napkin Sponsor: Esbrook P.C. Lights, Camera, Action Sponsor: Schroeder Communications Wedge Sponsors: Aronberg Goldgehn David Sternfield, Jennifer Tier, & Jennifer Lavin of DAVIS|FRIEDMAN Illinois Jewish Judges Association Kogut & Wilson Kitten Heel Sponsors: BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO INC Latham & Watkins The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC Judge Pamela Saindon

Congratulations to Melissa Tannehill, WBAI Director for the 2026-2027 Bar Year! The Board of Directors will be sworn in during the 112th Annual Installation Dinner taking place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Palmer House. WBAI members, friends, and family are invited to celebrate the incoming board! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/WBAI26AD #WBAI #WBAIAD2026 #barassociation #womensupportingwomen #womeninlaw #womenlawyers

Congratulations to Ashley Stead, WBAI Director for the 2026-2027 Bar Year! The Board of Directors will be sworn in during the 112th Annual Installation Dinner taking place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Palmer House. WBAI members, friends, and family are invited to celebrate the incoming board! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/WBAI26AD #WBAI #WBAIAD2026 #barassociation #womensupportingwomen #womeninlaw #womenlawyers

Congratulations to Sarah Raisch, WBAI Director for the 2026-2027 Bar Year! The Board of Directors will be sworn in during the 112th Annual Installation Dinner taking place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Palmer House. WBAI members, friends, and family are invited to celebrate the incoming board! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/WBAI26AD #WBAI #WBAIAD2026 #barassociation #womensupportingwomen #womeninlaw #womenlawyers

Please join us on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 for a High-Heeled Happy Hour! We’re coming together with our allies to advocate for an end to sexual harassment and to raise donations for WINGS domestic violence shelter. It will be an entertaining evening of networking, cocktails, appetizers, friendly competition (e.g., highest heel, best strut) and more! Why men in high-heeled shoes? We ask men to attend this happy hour in high-heeled shoes to raise awareness about sexual violence and harassment, to actively confront gender stereotypes and expectations, and to raise funds for WINGS domestic violence shelter. While we encourage wearing heels, donations of gently used heels or funds are also appreciated. Event Details: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Hubbard Inn - 3rd Floor, 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 Refreshments are included with admission Tickets: 🎟️Co-Host Members: $60 🎟️Non-Members: $75 🎟️Law Students: $20 Catwalk Strut Tickets*: 🎟️Catwalk Strut Members*: $55 🎟️Catwalk Strut Non-Members*: $65 *These options are for men who pledge to wear heels and strut down the catwalk at this event. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3N6QJI6 This event is co-hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, The Advocates Society, The Chicago Bar Association Cook County Bar Association, the Decalogue Society Of Lawyers Womxn’s Committee, HLAI, the Illinois State Bar Association, Lady Lawyers who Lunch, LAGBAC - Chicago's LGBTQ+ Bar Association, the North Suburban Bar Association, and South Asian Bar Association of Chicago (SABA Chicago). Thank you to our sponsors: WBAI Premiere Sustaining Partner: Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC Prestige Sustaining Partners: Cassiday Schade LLP Clifford Law Offices CooganGallagher Romanucci & Blandin, LLC Wallace Miller Appetizer & Napkin Sponsor: Esbrook P.C. Lights, Camera, Action Sponsor: Schroeder Communications Wedge Sponsors: Aronberg Goldgehn David Sternfield, Jennifer Tier, & Jennifer Lavin of DAVIS|FRIEDMAN Illinois Jewish Judges Association Kogut & Wilson Kitten Heel Sponsors: BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO INC Latham & Watkins The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC Judge Pamela Saindon Interested in sponsoring this event? Explore available sponsorship opportunities at https://bit.ly/3QruSfF #WBAI #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenLawyers #WomenAttorneys #ChicagoLawyers #ChicagoAttorneys #IllinoisLawyer

The WBAI honors the heroes who gave all so that freedom, fairness and justice endure. Let us reflect, remember and serve with purpose. #WBAI #MemorialDay #RememberAndServe

Congratulations to Julie Murphy, WBAI Director for the 2026-2027 Bar Year! The Board of Directors will be sworn in during the 112th Annual Installation Dinner taking place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Palmer House. WBAI members, friends, and family are invited to celebrate the incoming board! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/WBAI26AD #WBAI #WBAIAD2026 #barassociation #womensupportingwomen #womeninlaw #womenlawyers