Chambers Lunch with Judge Pallmeyer

Join us on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. for an exclusive Chambers Lunch with Chief Judge Pallmeyer at the Dirksen United States Courthouse, Jury Room 2554, located at 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604. This intimate event offers practitioners and students a unique opportunity to enjoy lunch in a close setting with Chief Judge Pallmeyer, allowing for personal interaction and valuable insights.

Limited to 12 current FBA members, this gathering ensures a personal and engaging experience. Tickets are $25 per person, and lunch is included. Please note that attorneys who have active matters before Chief Judge Pallmeyer should not attend this event. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Chief Judge Pallmeyer in a relaxed and engaging setting. Secure your spot today!

Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, born on September 13, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, is the first female Chief United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, a position she has held since July 1, 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Valparaiso University in 1976 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1979. Her legal career includes serving as a law clerk to Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Rosalie E. Wahl, practicing law at Hopkins & Sutter in Chicago, and serving as an administrative law judge on the Illinois Human Rights Commission. She was a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Illinois before being nominated by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the Senate as a United States District Judge in 1998.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Judge Jenkins’s Jury Room – 21st Floor, Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, United States