Advocates Society – The Association of Polish-American Attorneys

About Us

The Advocates Society is an association of Polish-American attorneys. The purpose of the Society is to promote the welfare of its members; establish and maintain proper relationships with the general public; promote the progress of the law and the administration of justice; maintain the honor and dignity of the legal profession; and to foster interest in Polish-American culture and heritage.

CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR 2019-20 OFFICERS!

Lucas Figiel, President

Jonathan Clark Green, 1st Vice President

Allison R. Pawlicki, 2nd Vice President

Catherine R. Brukalo, 3rd Vice President

Audrey Cosgrove, Secretary

Ann Melichar, Treasurer

Christina Malecki, Historian

News and Events

The Next
General Meeting

April 17, 2019 at 7 p.m.
*Please feel free to arrive at 6:30 p.m.

Polish Highlanders

4808 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60632

There will be a cash bar. A delectable dinner will be served.
Members $20.00 and non-members $35.00.
Please RSVP by April 15, 2019.

If you have not paid your dues, please bring a check made payable to the Advocates Society. Dues are $175 for attorneys licensed over five years, $150 for attorneys licensed less than five years and $30 for law students.

POLISH-AMERICAN ADVOCATES SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

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The "Advocates Society Scholarship Foundation" is a 501(c)(3) entity that provides scholarships to law students based upon academic performance and financial need. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students each year and winners are selected by the Scholarship Committee. If you have questions, please contact Regina Rathnau at regina@rathnaulaw.com

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General Membership

Any person of Polish descent or affinity, duly licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction, is eligible for membership in this Society, regardless of race or religion. A condition of membership shall be absolute and unqualified loyalty to the constitution of the United States of America.

Law Student Membership

Any person meeting the requirements of General Membership, except that such person is not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction, but is a student attending an accredited law school, shall be eligible for Student Membership in the Society. Upon admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction, Student Members shall automatically become Regular Members of the Society. Student Members shall have all the rights and privileges of Regular Members, except they cannot vote, hold office in the Society, be chairs of any committees or be members of the Board of Governors.

Honorary Membership

The Society may confer Honorary Membership upon any person who has made an outstanding contribution to jurisprudence. Honorary Members shall not be required to pay any dues or special assessments.

Retirement Status as a Member

Any member in good standing for at least ten (10) years immediately preceding his or her application for retirement status, who has attained age sixty-five (65) years or more and has retired from all active employment and not resumed any active employment, may upon application to the Board of Governors and the affirmative vote of a majority of members in good standing voting at any General Membership meeting, be excused from the future payment of dues and special assessments. Any such member shall continue to enjoy all the rights and privileges of membership. Retirement status may be conferred upon any member in good standing who becomes totally disabled, physically or mentally, and is unable to engage in any active employment. Such retirement status may be requested by a member of the Society or the member’s family. Full Attorney Membership shall be resumed upon the cessation of the disability.

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