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

Officers of the Advocates Society

(2020-21)

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 next General Meeting for the Advocates Society is scheduled for May 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. by Zoom.

This Meeting will feature a short business meeting and a one-hour presentation on the use of expert witnesses in civil litigation by Judge Israel Desierto.

To participate, please RSVP by May 18 by emailing advocatessociety@gmail.com.

BOARD MEETING

The next Board Meeting for the Advocates Society is scheduled for TBA 2020, at 7 p.m. by telephone.

Please RSVP to participate, by emailing advocatessociety@gmail.com.

As we navigate the course of the pandemic, with decrees from the Governor, Court, and others, we continue to work on our schedule, and invite you back soon or by May 23 for our next update.

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

Be well - be safe!

Calendar of the Advocates Society

(2020-21)

Noted above with further detail to follow soon.

Unless otherwise specified, General Membership Meetings are held at the Copernicus Center King’s Hall, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago. Board Meetings are held at the Copernicus Center Annex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic are typically held on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at 6100 North Cicero, Chicago, Illinois.

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.

Advocates Society Newsletters

Spring 2019
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Fall 2018
Summer 2018
Spring 2018
Winter 2018
Summer 2017
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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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MAIL

Copernicus Center
5214 West Lawrence Avenue, Suite #4
Chicago, IL 60630

E-MAIL

advocatessociety@gmail.com