For nearly 40 years, the CBA Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in the Classroom program has connected volunteer attorneys, judges, retired legal professionals, and law students with students in grades 2–8 across Chicagoland. Through the Edward J. Lewis II Constitutional Law Curriculum, students explore the U.S. Constitution, the legal system, and law-related careers while building critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and civic understanding.

Originally launched in the late 1980s and expanded under the leadership of the late Edward J. Lewis II, the program now engages nearly 300 legal volunteers serving almost 50 schools and thousands of students each year.

Private support makes this work possible. Your gift helps inspire the next generation of informed, engaged citizens and ensures students continue to learn directly from the legal professionals who serve their communities.

To learn more about supporting the CBA Edward J. Lewis II Lawyers in the Classroom program, contact Kelli Landes at klandes@chicagobar.org.

Board of Directors
Officers

Patty McCarthy, President
Lexis Nexis (Retired)

Alexis Crawford Douglas, Vice President
K&L Gates, LLP

The Honorable Torrie L. Corbin, Secretary
Circuit Court of Cook County

Cameron Jordan, Treasurer
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Joshua Boggioni, Immediate Past President
BatesCarey LLP

Board Members
Joy Airaudi
Chicago Public Schools

Daniel Cotter
Aronberg Goldgehn

Steven Elrod
Elrod Friedman LLP

Michael A. Feldman
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Malcolm "Skip" Harsch
American Bar Association

Ben Kurtz
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Madeline Lewis
Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender

Timothy G. Nickels
Swanson Martin Bell, LLP

William Oberts
Oberts Galasso Law Group

Symone Shinton
The Law Office of Symone Shinton

Tory Tilton
Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.

Daniel Winters

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