Justinian Society of Lawyers upcoming events

*April - Officer & Executive Committee Meeting (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

April - Officer & Executive Committee Meeting

April 14, 2026

Virtual via Zoom

Officer Board Meeting | 5:00 - 5:15 PM

Executive Committee Meeting | 5:15 - 6:15 PM

Open to members of the JSOL Board & Executive Committee only.

Board papers, Zoom links, and all other details regarding this meeting are included in it's unique calendar invitation.

If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact the Justinian office at Justinians@CorpEvent.com or 312-820-2063.

Joint Justinian Happy Hour / Student Event (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Joint Justinian Happy Hour

hosted by the UIC Law, Chicago-Kent, and DePaul Justinian Societies

Thursday, April 16, 2026

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Little Joe's | 1041 Taylor St., Chicago, IL

Join us for an evening of connection and community! Food will be provided, and there will also be a bar available for those who would like to purchase drinks.

We’re especially excited to share that members of the Justinian Society parent organization will also be joining us, making this a great opportunity to network and build relationships across the Justinian community.

We encourage everyone to come out and bring friends, we hope to see you there!

Questions?

Please contact UIC Chapter President, Marissa Frank.

CBA Vanguard Awards celebrating Judge Jill Cerone-Marisie as the JSOL Honoree (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

2026 CBA Vanguard Awards Luncheon

April 21, 2026

11:30 a.m. Reception, 12:00 p.m. Luncheon
Union League Club of Chicago

The Justinian Society of Lawyers is proud to recognize Hon. Jill Cerone-Marisie as our 2026 Vanguard Awards Honoree.

The CBA Vanguard Award honors individuals and institutions who have made the law and legal profession more accessible and reflective of the community at large.

If you're interested in joining the Justinian Society’s table (10 total seats available), please email Justinians@corpevent.com.

RSVP Here

Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more about the event: HERE

CBA Diversity Week CLE Session: "Mentorship that Matters - Driving Inclusion in the Legal Profession" (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Chicago Bar Association’s

2026 Diversity Week

CLE Session: “Mentorship that Matters -

Driving Inclusion in the Legal Profession”

Co-hosted by:

The Justinian Society of Lawyers & The Black Men Lawyers’ Association

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT

Virtual via Zoom

The Justinian Society of Lawyers is proud to co-host this timely and impactful CLE program as part of the Chicago Bar Association’s 2026 Diversity Week.

The overarching theme for Diversity Week 2026 is “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 2026 and Beyond.”

Join the Justinians for a thoughtful discussion on how intentional mentorship can drive inclusion, equity, and long-term, meaningful change within the legal profession. We encourage all Justinian Society members to register for this session and to explore additional Diversity Week programming offered by the Chicago Bar Association.

Annual Installation & Awards Dinner (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Annual Installation & Awards Dinner

Thursday, May 14, 2026

RPM Events Chicago | 317 N Clark St., 60654

Cocktail Reception 5:30 PM | Dinner 6:30 PM

REGISTRATION

Individual Tickets $200 | Judiciary Discounted Tickets $125

Complimentary Cocktail Reception tickets are offered to Judiciary Members Only.

Register or Sponsor Here

Deadline to Register: May 8th

2026 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENT

Honorable Charles S. Beach II,

Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County

Charles S. Beach II serves as the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the largest of the 24 judicial circuits in Illinois and one of the largest unified court systems in the world. More than 1 million cases are annually filed in the court, which serves Cook County’s nearly 5.2 million residents.

Chief Judge Beach oversees about 400 judges, whom he assigns throughout the court’s 10 divisions and 6 geographic districts. He also oversees an annual budget of $414 million and about 2,600 employees, who work in 15 non-judicial offices providing court-related services such as probation and courtroom interpreters. Read More.

Justinian Past President Justice Celia Gamrath also authored a feature highlighting Judge Beach’s distinguished career and impact on the Italian American community.

Click Here to Read Justice Gamrath's Feature

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

All sponsorships include a donation to the Justinian Society Endowment Fund.

View All Sponsorship Benefits Here

~~Cocktail Reception Sponsor: $8,000~~ ~~(Includes Table of 10)~~ - SOLD!
Dinner Wine Sponsor: $6,000 ~~(Includes Table of 10)~~ - SOLD!
Hors d'oeuvres Sponsor: $4,000 (Includes 5 Tickets)
Dessert Sponsor: $3,000 (Includes 5 Tickets)
Photographer Sponsor: $2,000 (Includes 2 Tickets)
Table Sponsor: $2,500 (Includes Table of 10)
Gold Sponsor: $1,000 (Includes 2 Tickets)
Silver Sponsor: $500 (Includes 1 Ticket)
Law Student Sponsor: $250 (Includes NO Tickets)

Deadline to Sponsor: May 1st

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Dinner Wine Sponsor

Table Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Savage Goldish Family

Questions?

Please contact our office by emailing Justinians@CorpEvent.com or by

calling 312-820-2063.