Health and Safety of ABOTA Members, Guests, Attendees

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all ABOTA members, their guests and other attendees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend all meetings and activities.  Please be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination as defined by the CDC. 

Dismissed with Prejudice:

ABOTA will host the program, Dismissed with Prejudice: A Discussion on Race and the Trial of Civil Cases, with leaders in the legal community discussing race in the practice of litigation on May 12, 2022 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. ABOTA’s mission to promote civility and equality in the courtroom is more important than ever.

Program Speakers:

Hon. Allen P. Walker, Circuit Court of Cook County

David B. Wilkins, Vice Dean on Global Initiatives on the Legal Profession, Lester Kissel Professor of Law Harvard Law School

Aubrey Williams, Ph.D., Attorney & Counselor at Law

 Click here for full agenda and speaker bios.

The cost is free for ABOTA members and $50 for non-members. This event is open to all in the legal community and the ABOTA Foundation will apply for four CLE credit in select states.