Southern District of Illinois Chapter: 2024 Women in the Law Symposium

Women who work in the legal profession often face unique challenges and obstacles. The Southern District of Illinois chapter of the Federal Bar Association is dedicated to facilitating necessary conversations to expose the imbalance placed on women in the legal profession and to tell the story of women who have overcome significant hurdles to serve as leaders in the law throughout the federal bar. This event is designed to showcase the stories and perspectives of women in the law and provide networking opportunities for women in our area.

Agenda

Session times posted in Central Time (CT)

• 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Registration & Networking
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.| Buffet Luncheon
• 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | CLE Presentation by Kimberly Jade Norwood
• 1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Federal Judges Panel
• 2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. | A Moderated Conversation with Solicitor General Prelogar

Elizabeth B. Prelogar, U.S. Solicitor General. General Prelogar holds the fourth-highest ranking position at the Department of Justice. As only the second woman ever appointed U.S. Solicitor General, she is responsible for conducting and supervising all Supreme Court litigation on behalf of the United States. General Prelogar also previously served as an assistant special counsel to Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Hon. Diane S. Sykes, Chief Judge, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Sykes joined the Seventh Circuit in 2004 and took over the role of Chief Judge in 2020.

Kimberly Jade Norwood, Law Professor, Washington University School of Law. Professor Norwood currently serves on the Missouri Supreme Court commission on racial and ethnic fairness and on the monitoring team for the U.S v. Ferguson consent decree. She is also a published author and has lectured audiences around the world, including China, Greece, Japan, the Netherlands, and Taiwan.

Registration

[RSVP Online] no later than February 28
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-women-in-the-law-symposium-tickets-789737775947?aff=oddtdtcreator

*Save $50 off the registration price by purchasing tickets before February 5*

• $200 FBA Member
• $250 Nonmember
• $2,000 Table of 10

CLE

The Southern District of Illinois Chapter is seeking 3.0 CLE Credits for this event.