The ABA Diversity & Inclusion Center has compiled a basic calendar of diversity and inclusion-related events taking place during the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting—July 31– August 6, 2024 in Chicago, IL. All event times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, July 31st
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Opening Judicial Reception
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Ballroom Level, Grand Ballroom E/F
Thursday, Aug 1st
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CLE in the City: Lawyers Saving Democracy: The Roles Lawyers Can Play in the Election Process
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Coalition on Racial and Ethnic Justice Business Meeting
Sponsor: Coalition on Racial and Ethnic Justice
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, 3rd Floor
9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy: WJP World Justice Challenge Showcase (2 of 4) World Justice Project
8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Meeting the Challenge: World Justice Project Convening on Democracy and the Rule of Law
Sponsor: World Justice Project
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom B and Grand D South
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CRSJ Executive Committee Meeting (Invitation Only) Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Sponsor: Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Location: The Fairmont Chicago, Embassy Room, 2nd Level
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CRSJ Council Committee Meeting: Membership, Diversity & Inclusion
Sponsor: Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Location: The Fairmont Chicago, State Room, 2nd Floor
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
CRSJ Section Council Meeting
Sponsor: Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Location: The Fairmont Chicago, International Ballroom, 2nd Level
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Networking Reception
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, Lobby Level
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
CRSJ Leadership Dinner (Ticketed Event, Invite Only)
Sponsor: Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Friday, Aug 2nd
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession Business Meeting
Sponsor: Commission on Racial Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Concourse Level, Michigan 3
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Council on Diversity in the Educational Pipeline Business Meeting
Sponsor: Pipeline Council Members
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, 3rd Floor
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
NCBP Workshop 1A
Sponsor: NCBP
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Ballroom Level
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Democracy Summit
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, Ballroom Level
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
CREDP Orientation and Dinner
Sponsor: Commission on Racial Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
Location: 321 N Clark St, Fl 21 North/South Board Rooms
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
General Assembly & Presentation of ABA Medal
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Ballroom Level
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
ABA President’s Reception (Ticketed Event)
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave
Saturday, Aug 3rd
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Commission on Women in the Profession Business Meeting
Sponsor: Commission on Women in the Legal Profession
Location: Swissotel Chicago
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hispanic Commission Business Meeting
Sponsor: Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Concourse Level, Room/Michigan 3
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CLE Showcase: Not Just Abortion Rights: Rediscovering State Constitutional Protections in the Post-Dobbs Era
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Concourse Level, Room/Michigan 1
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Perfecting Democracy: Pro Bono Opportunities and the Upcoming Election
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Perfecting Democracy: Young Lawyers Roles in the Upcoming Election
Sponsor: Young Lawyers Division
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom A, East Tower
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
CWP Program
Sponsor: Commission on Women in the Legal Profession
Location: Swissotel Chicago, Event Centre 2nd floor
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center Business Meeting
Sponsor: Commission on Racial Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, Ballroom Level, Room/Acapulco
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
CLE Showcase: Speaking Truth and Asking the Hard Questions-Media’s Role in Protecting the Rule of Law
Sponsor: American Bar Association
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Concourse Level
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Hispanic Commission Report CLE
Sponsor: Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room/Comiskey
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Developing an Action Plan for Equity and Fairness: From Messaging to Movement
Sponsor: DEI Center and Section on Civil Rights and Social Justice
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, Concourse Level, Room/Wrigley
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Award Celebration: Honoring Eva Paterson
Sponsor: Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Location: Fairmont Chicago, Imperial Ballroom
Sunday, Aug 4th
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Racial and Ethnic Diversity Caucus
Sponsor: Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, East Tower, Ballroom Level
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
LGBT Caucus
Sponsor: Commission on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, West Tower, Ballroom Level, Room/Hong Kong
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Margaret Brent Awards Ceremony
Sponsor: Commission on Women in the Legal Profession
Location: Swissotel Chicago, Event Center, 1st Floor, Room/ Zurich Ballroom
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Margaret Brent Awards Reception
Sponsor: Commission on Women in the Legal Profession
Location: Swissotel Chicago, Event Center, 2nd Floor