Welcome to The Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar, a podcast where young and young-ish lawyers have interesting and unscripted conversations with their guests about legal news, events, topics, stories and whatever else strikes our fancy.
Latest episodes
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57 min
Key Takeaways from the AI 2035 Symposium
What does the legal profession look like in an AI-powered future? Recorded at the CBA’s AI 2035 Symposium, this special episode features conversations with legal technology leaders…
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48 min
AI 2035 Symposium: Practicing Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
AI has rapidly impacted every area of law and every aspect of legal practice. Accordingly, legal professionals need to feel confident and prepared as we move forward in this new la…
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33 min
Getting Involved, Giving Back: Bar Leaders Share Their Stories
In this special joint episode presented by the Chicago Bar Association and the National Conference of Bar Presidents, host Amanda Arriaga speaks with Trisha Rich, Jon Amarilio, and…
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55 min
Historic Justice: Investigating Cruelty and Death at Florida’s Dozier School for Boys
For over a century, The Dozier School for Boys held dark secrets behind its gates. Allegations of abuse, forced labor, and unexplained deaths had often come up throughout its histo…
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60 min
It Ends With Lawsuits: Unpacking the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Battle
Ironically, there is no end in sight for the drama between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The feud stemming from their fractured working relationship d…
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33 min
Rethinking Legal Fees for a Modern, Value-Based Practice
Modern law practice needs a modern billing approach. Learn tactics for the successful transition from hourly billing to flat and alternative fees with Scott Leigh of AltFee, the 20…
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52 min
Bullying in the Legal Profession
The legal profession upholds expectations for civility, inclusion, and wellbeing, but a new study by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism found that bullying is…
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57 min
A Conversation with Cook County State’s Attorney Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke
A surefire place to learn the ins and outs of being a trial attorney is at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. The CCSAO prosecutes tens of thousands of cases each year and…
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44 min
More Than a Month: Black History at the DuSable Museum
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is a pillar of Chicago’s cultural institutions, showcasing art and history while fostering connection to the vital story of Bl…
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42 min
Transgender Prisoner Rights with Alan Mills
Throughout the history of our justice system, transgender prisoners’ issues have largely been ignored. Is that intentional indifference still predominant in the current landscape o…
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37 min
Bar to the Future! – The 101st Chicago Bar Show
After a yuletide dinner in days of yore, a group of Chicago Bar Association members spiced up the evening with some delightful songs and sketches. Now, over a hundred years later,…
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41 min
Fraudster Tom Girardi Caught Red-Handed—Bravo!
You may have seen Tom Girardi’s name in multiple places—once, as a famous and respected plaintiff’s attorney; notably, as a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills husband; and, notorious…
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37 min
Who Picks Your Presidential Candidate, Anyway? — A Conversation with DNC Delegate Aurora Austriaco
In August, the city of Chicago welcomed the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and delegates formally selected Kamala Harris as the nominee for President following President Bide…
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11 min
Passing the Gavel: Jon Amarilio Bids Farewell and Welcomes New Voices
Long-time host Jon Amarilio reflects on his six-year tenure and introduces the new hosts: Tracy Brammeier, a partner at Clifford Law Offices; Nikki Marcotte, a litigation associate…
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55 min
Celebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with Former CBA Executive Director Terry Mu…
The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building connections and making an impact in Chicago and beyond. In this episode, Trisha Rich and Maggi…
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44 min
Celebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with CBA President Ray Koenig III
The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building connections and making an impact in Chicago and beyond. In this episode, Trisha Rich talks wit…
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43 min
A Discussion with Cary Donham – West Point’s First and Only Conscientious Objector
In this episode, Jonathan Amarilio interviews Cary Donham about his experience as the United States Military Academy at West Point’s first and only conscientious objector, as chron…
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45 min
Remembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Michael Scodro, former clerk to the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor and current partner with the law firm of Mayer Brown, joins Jon Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey to discuss Ju…
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1 h 04
The #FreeBritney Edition (Rebroadcast)
The @theBar podcast is taking a holiday break in November and will return in December with new content. This episode, previously released in July 2021, discusses the conservatorshi…
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48 min
The Northwestern University Hazing Scandal Explained
Jon Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey are joined by attorney Patrick Salvi II to discuss the Northwestern University hazing scandal that has made national headlines in recent mo…