Tracking Northern District of Illinois IP Cases
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter will present “Artificial Intelligence at Work: Corporate Policies, Legal Risks & the Role of In-House Counsel.” Kirkland & Ellis LLP is sponsoring and hosting the program at 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago.
The moderated panel will explore…
On November 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the Settlement Assistance Program Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District and Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights will host a CLE program and celebration marking the Settlement Assistance Program’s (SAP) 20th anniversary. The event will be held at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States…
On Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Settlement Assistance Program Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights invite you to commemorate the Settlement Assistance Program’s 20th anniversary.
The event is sponsored by the Federal Bar Association Chicago…
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT, the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will present Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to the Law, a complimentary CLE program honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.
The in-person event will be held in the…
On August 27, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT, the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Pro Bono & Public Service Committee will host a free CLE event focused on effective settlement advocacy for pro se matters. The program will be held at the U.S. District…
On October 6, 2026, the Federal Circuit Bar Association will present its 2026 Bench & Bar® in Dialogue – Chicago CLE program at the University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603. The CLE program aligns with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s Court Week in Chicago. The program…
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central, volunteer attorneys are invited to attend a Zoom orientation to learn more about the Hibbler Help Desk, a free resource for pro se litigants with cases in the Northern District of Illinois.
The Uptown People’s Law Center (“UPLC”) coordinates the Hibbler Help Desk – a free…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has announced that it will sit in Chicago during its October 2026 session. The Court will also convene its regular session in Washington, D.C.
Panels of the court will hear arguments at the federal courthouse and at the following Chicago-area law schools from Monday, October 5…
On August 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Northern District of Illinois and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. This is a great opportunity to make a difference. Your donation will provide life-saving blood to those in need.
Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter proudly announce the Courthouse Book Drive. Donations of new or gently used children’s books (grades K-8) are being accepted for the American Dreams Playroom at the Dirksen Federal Building. This incredible effort ensures that every child attending a…
