Arab American Bar Association to host judicial reception on October 25

Updated 10/21/23 to advise of event postponement.

The following statement was copied from the AABAR website this morning:

Out of respect for the tragic loss of life and those that have been impacted by the recent events, the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois’ Judicial Reception that was to be held on October 25, 2023, will be postponed to a date certain to come. We intend to hold a press conference to address the legal issues that have been affecting our community. Details to follow.

The Arab American Bar Association of Illinois will hold its 2023 Judicial Reception on Wednesday, October 25, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph Street.

The AABAR will honor five individual judges at this event, Judge Michael B. Betar, Judge Rouhy J. Shalabi, Judge Mohammad A. Ahmad, Judge Lakshmi E. Jha, and Judge Monique N. O'Toole.

All sitting judges will be admitted gratis. Until October 18, the ticket price for non-judges is $100; the price increases to $125 on October 19. Law students will be admitted for $25.

Sponsorships are available as well. Sponsorship levels and benefits for this event are as follows:

• Bronze - $250
  Includes one event ticket, acknowledgement in AABAR email blasts and on the AABAR website


• Silver - $500
  Includes two event tickets, acknowledgement in AABAR email blasts and website, and an acknowledgement in the program


• Gold - $1,000
  Includes all benefits of Silver Sponsorship, plus an additional three event tickets (5 total) and an acknowledgement in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin


• Platinum - $1,500
  Includes all benefits of Gold Sponsorship, plus an additional three event tickets (8 total)


• Diamond - $3,000
  Includes all benefits of Platinum Sponsorship, plus an additional four event tickets (12 total) and a poster board acknowledgement at the event.

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased via this Eventbrite link. Service charges can be avoided by using Zelle and sending to bar@arabbar.org. Judges need to register here

Questions about this event may be directed to info@arabbar.org.