OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Hellenic Bar Association seeks to:

  • Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice in the state of Illinois;
  • Increase members’ effectiveness and efficiency in the practice of law;
  • Ensure that bench and bar adhere to acceptable professional and ethical standards;
  • Improve public understanding of the functions and importance of our Legal and Constitutional System and encourage respect thereof;
  • Increase public understanding and respect for the legal profession; and
  • Increase public understanding of the role Hellenism in the law.

HBA OBJECTIVES

The purposes and objectives of this Association are:

  • To establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of the law and to
    promote the general welfare of the members thereof;
  • To improve the public understanding of the role of Hellenism in the law;
  • To cultivate social relationships among its members;
  • To increase the usefulness of the legal profession in promoting the due administration
    of justice and the public good;
  • To promote the interests of the public and advocate for the legal rights of the people
    of the United States;
  • To address problems and opportunities to benefit the Hellenic community, legal
    community, and public;
  • To improve the legal access for the underprivileged and underserved members of the
    community; and
  • To assist and foster mentorship and scholarship opportunities for law students.