Celebrate Civic Education & Bring the Constitution to Life for the Next Generation!

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | 320 S. Canal, Chicago

Light Appetizers and Drinks
Business Attire

Join us for the 4th Annual Civic Education Appreciation Awards—an evening to celebrate the power of legal education through the CBA Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in the Classroom (LIC) program.

This year, we are proud to honor BatesCarey LLP and Chase Elementary with the 2025 Civic Education Appreciation Awards.

Chase Elementary

Why Attend? Why Sponsor?
Every $15 helps bring the Constitution to life for one Chicagoland student. With 600 volunteer lawyers, 100 teachers, and 60 schools, LIC reaches 5,000+ students each year—introducing them to justice, equality, and liberty. Your support trains volunteers, strengthens classrooms, and grows the Edward J. Lewis II Constitutional Law Curriculum.

As one student shared: “For the first time, I feel like I understand what the Constitution means to me and my rights, and how to stand up for them.”

That’s the power of our profession—and the impact of your support.

Reserve Your Spot & Amplify Your Impact
A gift at any level is greatly appreciated. For questions regarding the benefit, contact Tanya Pietrkowski at (773) 391-1511 or at tanya@chicagobar.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS IN FORMATION:

Edward J. Lewis II Constitutional Law Curriculum Sponsor

The Kapnick Foundation

Legal Volunteer in the Classroom Sponsor
The Family of Edward J. Lewis II

School Partner Sponsor
BatesCarey LLP

Teacher Partner Sponsor
Elrod Friedman LLP
Maggie Hickey and ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jenner & Block LLP
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
K&L Gates LLP
Patty McCarthy
Paula Morency and Paul Dengel
Timothy G. Nickels and Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Daniel Winters

Student Sponsor
Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.
Nancy Loeb and Jeff Colman
The Pereira Family Fund
Sammons Financial Group, Inc.

Advocate Sponsor
Laura and Joshua A. Boggioni
Tanya and Henry Pietrkowski

Supporter Sponsor
Joan Akalaonu
Renee and Frank Citera
Shenna Johnson
Bennett Lasko
Oberts Galasso Law Group

4th ANNUAL CIVIC EDUCATION APPRECIATION AWARDS

By CBA Media and Civic Education Inc.

4th ANNUAL CIVIC EDUCATION APPRECIATION AWARDS

CBA Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers In the Classroom (LIC) Community Fundraiser