View our wrap up video from this incredible night!
THE HBAF CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BALL
The Hellenic Bar Association Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois, hosted its 75th Annual Scholarship Ball on November 1, 2025 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort.
The theme of this year was “Celebrating Our Legacy, Empowering Our Future” and it was truly an extraordinary, record-breaking evening marked by remarkable generosity, unity, and pride in our Hellenic legal community. Thanks to our dedicated sponsors and supporters, we raised a record number of sponsorships and scholarships, allowing us to award an incredible $80,000 in scholarships to nine outstanding recipients from a highly competitive pool of applicants.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 VASILOPITA PARTY
The celebration will take place on January 28, 2026, from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM at Greek Islands Downtown Chicago (200 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661).
This event is free for HBA members who renew their 2025 membership on or before the event! Non-members can attend for $25. Admission includes appetizers and vasilopita. Kindly RSVP by January 25, 2026.
CLE EVENT: NON-PARENTS IN PARENTAL ROLES: WHERE TO FILE AND WHY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Grandparents, step-parents, and other relatives are often placed in the role of parent/guardian for minor children. To carry out their “parental” responsibilities or to protect the minors in their possession, these non-parents often need to seek court intervention and are presented with several options, including:
- Custody in Domestic Relations Division
- Guardianship in the Probate Division
- Order of Protection in the Domestic Violence Division
- Adoption in the County Division
This CLE will discuss the strategy and procedure you will need if a non-parent seeks your guidance.
LOCATION: Zoom information and materials will be provided via email ahead of the CLE.
ADMISSION: FREE TO STUDENTS & HBA MEMBERS | NON-MEMBER $25
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- Networking Events: Receive exclusive invitations to Judge’s Night, Career Corner, Scholarship Ball, Law Day, & more!
- Professional Development: Attend a wide range of webinars, CLE events, and panels for free or at discounted rates.
- Attorney Directory: Stay connected with other lawyers, judges, and law students of Hellenic descent.
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