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76th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BALL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

This year’s gala theme is Celebrating the Hellenic Contribution to the United States: to its Past and to the Future. Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.  Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6:00 pm. Dinner and dancing start at 7:00 pm.

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Membership in the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois is an investment in your professional career that will provide you access to numerous opportunities. Join or renew your membership today and have access to:

  • Networking Events: Receive exclusive invitations to Judge’s Night, Career Corner, Scholarship Ball, Law Day, & more!
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  • Attorney Directory: Stay connected with other lawyers, judges, and law students of Hellenic descent.
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I have found my experience with the HBA to be enriching on a personal and professional level. My own HBA journey includes gaining valuable practice tools from HBA-sponsored CLEs, sharpening my leadership skills as a member of the board and as an officer, and developing a vast network of colleagues

– Maria Z. Vathis, Past President

 

 

The Hellenic Bar Association has provided an excellent opportunity to meet mentors and colleagues who share our Hellenic background and values. It has been a highlight of my law school career to be involved in HBA, and I look forward to continuing my involvement throughout my legal career!

– Mary Fay Karras, 2018 HBA Scholarship Recipient