The ACS Chicago Lawyer Chapter invites all ACS students and lawyers to our New Year Happy Hour. Please join us for pizza, drinks, and great conversation. We hope to see everyone there!

Professor Jon Lee will join ACS to discuss his latest publication about ethics and the law, specifically, the Lawyer-Criminal.

On Tuesday January 28th, ACS will be partnering with OUTlaw to host Arizona Appellate Judge Andrew Jacobs. In the discussion, Judge Jacobs will speak with students about state clerkships, judicial externships, and other opportunities for students to work with members of the Judiciary. The event will take place in Room 650 at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law from 12:00-1:30 PM.

The American Constitution Society (ACS) is kicking off the semester with our General Meeting next Tuesday January 28 at 12 PM in K1B, and we’d love for you to join us.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Learn about ACS and how you can get involved.

Get a sneak peek at the exciting events and opportunities we have planned this semester.

Find out about 1L Representative positions and how to apply!

Whether you’re passionate about advancing progressive legal values or just curious to learn more, ACS is a great way to engage with the Temple Law community and beyond.

We hope to see you there!

Join ACS and Equal Democracy Project for a lunch conversation with Professor Lawrence Lessig on Tuesday, January 28 at 12:30 p.m. He will discuss a recently passed Maine proposition which caps individual donations to super PACs at $5,000. This rule will likely face a challenge that will be decided in the Supreme Court.

Please join the University of Chicago's ACS chapter in welcoming Mary Richardson-Lowry, the Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago. As the lead attorney for the city, Richardson-Lowry’s role is to provide legal counsel and representation for the city’s departments, boards, and the city council. She is the first African American female to serve in the role. Before coming to the role, Richardson-Lowry's legal career covered private practice, in-house work, and public service.

This event will be cohosted by UChicago's Black Law Students Association and the Law and Women's Caucus.