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.

Officers of the Advocates Society

(2021-22)

Hon. Jonathan Clark Green, President

Audrey Cosgrove, 1st Vice President

Allison R. Pawlicki, 2nd Vice President

Christina Malecki, 3rd Vice President

Joanna Pawlowska, Secretary

Ann Melichar, Treasurer

Eryk Wachnik, Historian

UPCOMING EVENTS

GENERAL MEETING

The Members of the Advocates Society and their guests will virtually meet on:

Wednesday September 22, 2021 (Zoom)

6:30pm: Reception

7:00pm: Meeting

7:15pm: CLE
"The Associate Judge Election Process in Cook County Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 39"
Led by:
Judges Diann Marsalek and
Jonathan Clark Green

To register your virtual seat, please email advocatessociety@gmail.com.

BOARD MEETINGS

The Board of Governors of the Advocates Society will virtually meet on:

Tuesday October 5, 2021 (Zoom)

6:30pm: Reception

7:00pm: Meeting

(Previous Virtual Meeting was held on September 7, 2021.)

THE ADVOCATE

The Newsletter of the Advocates Society is back!

Please enjoy Edition 2021 Number 7/8:

Edition 2021 Number 7/8

ADVOCATES SPEAKERS BUREAU

In an effort to educate the community about the law, the Advocates Society provides
The Advocates Speakers Bureau, through which Members of the Advocates Society make themselves available to community groups to speak about and otherwise discuss the law, including the legal system, the participants, and various topics of interest. This informal program provides a means for community groups to find lawyers in their communities who are willing to speak without a fee. Presentations can be adjusted for the group and available time.

To request a presentation, please use the following form:

Request for Speaker

To offer comments and suggestions about our program, please email:

SpeakersBureau@gmail.com

AMICUS POLONIAE LEGAL CLINIC

Amicus Poloniae legal clinic begins at 9:00am virtually, or at the PNA at 6100 North Cicero, Chicago, Illinois, with reservations, until further notice. The Clinic schedule is subject to change:

September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15, 2022

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Please keep checking back for more opportunities.

ETC.

As we continue to navigate the course of the pandemic, with decrees from the Governor, Court, and others, we continue to work on our schedule, and invite you to keep checking back for updates.

Should you have a question about any of this, please email SpeakersBureau@gmail.com.

Be well, be safe!

Calendar of the Advocates Society

(2021-22)

(remaining dates)

September 22 - General Meeting

Fall - Scholarship Fundraiser

October 5 - Board Meeting

October 7 - Judges Night

November 2 - Board Meeting

November 18 - General Meeting

December 7 - Board Meeting

December 17 - General Meeting and Holiday Party

January 4, 2022 - Board Meeting

January 20, 2022 - General Meeting

February 1, 2022 - Board Meeting

Until otherwise announced, all meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, starting with a 6:30pm virtual cocktail, followed by the formal meeting at 7:00pm.

Please contact advocatessociety@gmail.com for further information.

Polish-American Advocates Scholarship Foundation

Learn More

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.

The Advocate

The Newsletter of the Advocates Society

Edition 2021 Number 7/8
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Edition 2021 Number 5
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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.

Associate Membership

Any person meeting the requirements of General Membership, except that such person is not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction, shall be eligible for Associate Membership in the Society.

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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