HLAI

HLAI Attorneys in Big Law kickoff happy hour
2024-05-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Seyfarth, 233 S Wacker Dr # 8000, Chicago, Illinois
You are invited! Join the HLAI Attorneys in Big Law for our kickoff happy hour!
Place: Seyfarth Shaw 233 S Wacker Dr # 8000
Date: May 16, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Space is limited. Click here to reserve your free ticket today!

Non-Profit Lawyering with Andrea Belard
2025-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Illinois
This is the second installment of YLC Lunch and Learn meetings.
Are you interested in practicing in the Non-Profit are? Hear from HLAI’s Past President Andrea Belard, who has been working at the Legal Aid Society for over a decade. She will give a bit of background about her career, provide insights to nonprofit lawyering, and provide tips to our young lawyers about careers in nonprofit organizations.
The program will be hosted on Zoom on January 13th at noon. Please email ylc@hlai.org to register and get zoom link.

Building Your Legal Brand - Strategies for Success
2025-01-22 05:30 - 19:30 | Illinois
The Attorneys in Big Law Section is hosting its first event of 2025! Join them for their panel on Building Your Brand: Strategies for Success.

Did you know Hispanics make up less than 3% of all law firm partners? Together, we can change that. This is your chance to learn from accomplished attorneys about growing your legal brand, building a book of business, and advancing your career.
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: K&L Gates LLP, 70 W. Madison St., Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60602
Come ready to connect, learn, and expand your network! Reserve your tickets HERE

HLAI Government and Non-Profit Committee Happy Hour
2025-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Dylans Tavern & Grill, 118 S. Clinton, Chicago, IL
Come celebrate the New Year with HLAI’s Government and Non-Profit Committee. Start the year networking and meeting other attorneys in government and non-proft.

When: January 30, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Dylan’s Tavern & Grill, 118 S. Clinton, Chicago, IL

Light appetizers will be served!

Please rsvp by emailing: GLC@hlai.org as soon as you can.

Hope to see you there!

Lawtinas that Brunch
2025-03-08 13:15 - 14:15 | Illinois
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day with the Young Lawyer Committee and the Latina Lawyers Committee!
March 8, 2025 @ 1:15 PM
AZUL 18
1236 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL
Interested attendees should email ylc@hlai.org to RSVP for the event.
(food and beverages not included)

Tips and Tricks for Taking the Bar Exam with Marissa Longoria
2025-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Illinois
Marissa Longoria, an MLER Board Member, will present tips and tricks for taking the bar exam.
We encourage both our first-time and repeat test takers to join this virtual event during their studying lunch break.

We are also doing a mentorship program again. Both mentees and mentors can sign up here. Sign-ups close on Friday, June 13th at 5:00 pm.
Pairings will be sent out the weekend of June 14/15 along with some ideas and suggestions for mentors.

IMMIGRATION 101: THE BASICS
2026-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Illinois
HLAI YOUNG LAWYERS COMMITTEE PRESENTS:
IMMIGRATION 101: THE BASICS
This is a panel series, with the first one focusing on family-based immigration law.
April 8, 2026 @ 5:30PM
900 W. Jackson Blvd,
Suite 5W
Chicago, IL 60607
The program is free but limited to 25 attendees.

CANCELED! The Journey to Passing the Bar: Strategies for Retakers
2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Costa Ivone, 230 W. Monroe, Ste 1020, Chicago, 60606, United States
This event is geared towards recent graduates who will be retaking the bar exam.
An event for first time bar takers will be hosted early June.
Stay tuned!
The program is free, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets HERE.

Special thanks to HLAI’s Annual Diamond Sponsor,
Costa Ivone for hosting the event!

Immigration Law Committee Kick Off Launch Reception
2026-05-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Illinois
You’re invited to join us for the launch of the HLAI Immigration Law Committee!
Be part of a dynamic, action-oriented community of attorneys, advocates, and law students committed to immigration law and its impact on our communities. This new committee will focus on timely legal updates, collaboration, hands-on initiatives, CLEs, and advocacy efforts that promote fairness and access to justice.
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Aparicio Immigration Law900 W Jackson Blvd., Suite 5WChicago, IL 60607
Join us as we build something meaningful together. We hope to see you there!
The program is free but space is limited. Reserve your ticket HERE
Special thanks to HLAI’s Annual Diamond Sponsor, Aparicio Immigration Law for hosting the event!

HLAI Small Firm Committee X ELC: Speed Networking at The Metropolitan
2026-06-02 17:30 - 20:00 | The Metropolitan, 233 S. Wacker Dr 67th Floor, Chicago, 60606, United States
JOIN US! RSVP HERE

The event is free for HLAI members but RSVP is required to attend. RSVP HERE

The Journey to Passing the Bar: Strategies for Success
2026-06-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Tristan & Cervantes, 150 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1550, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
The event is free but space is limited so registration is required. Click here to register!

Special thanks to Tristan & Cervantes for hosting this event!
