HBA COMMITTEE SIGN-UP FORM

ASSOCIATION EVENTS COMMITTEE - This committee organizes our professional programs and events designed to provide networking, career, educational and social opportunities for our members. This committee is refreshing all of our programming, so this is a great time to get involved and have an impact on the future of the organization’s services to its members. EXTERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE - This committee manages our relations with other bar and professional organizations and develops CLE events. Members of this committee regularly interface with the broader legal and professional communities, affording our members a great opportunity to network, learn and grow. JUDICIAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE - This committee represents the HBA in the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. Members perform background investigations and attend interviews of candidates seeking judicial positions in Cook County. This is a great chance to meet lawyers and judges and learn about the screening process that all judicial candidates have to go through. LAW DAY COMMITTEE - This committee shall be responsible for planning and coordinating the annual grade school essay contest of the Hellenic Bar Foundation. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - This committee reaches out to prospective members to join the HBA, manages our Attorney Directory and handles the processing of dues. It’s a great opportunity to spread the word about our great organization. MENTORING COMMITTEE - This committee runs our Mentorship Program, which qualifies for CLE credit. It’s a great opportunity to meet new lawyers, bring them within the HBA and guide them in their career. SCHOLARSHIP BALL COMMITTEE - This committee helps plan the annual Scholarship Ball. This committee does its work in the late summer and fall leading up to the Ball. SCHOLARSHIP BALL FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE - This committee reaches out to the community and raises funds for our law school scholarships, which are matched by our Foundation. This committee does its work in the summer and fall leading up to the Ball. SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE - This committee runs our scholarship program for law students. Members handle the interview and selection process, and present the scholarships at our annual Scholarship Ball. This committee does its work in the late summer and fall leading up to the Ball. SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEE - This committee runs the Silent Auction for the Scholarship Ball. This committee does its work in the late summer and fall leading up to the Ball. SPONSORSHIP FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE - This committee reaches out to law firms, businesses and corporations to sponsor our Scholarship Ball. This committee does its work in the late summer and fall leading up to the Ball. YOUNG LAWYERS COMMITTEE - This committee is for lawyers practicing less than 10 years and provides opportunities to network and socialize professionally with other young lawyers. The committee also develops get-togethers and professional programming geared to those starting out in the profession.