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

(2019-20)

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

INSTALLATION DINNER

February 24, 2020

(Hotel Allegro, 171 West Randolph Street, Chicago)

5:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

6:00 p.m. Dinner & Program

$150 Per Person Advance Sales (thru - extended - February 20)

$175 Per Person at Door (if available)

$1,350 Table of 10 (advance sales only thru - extended - February 20)

Please reserve through the "Donate" button below, referencing "Installation Dinner" in the "Comment" section, or by mailing a check to "Advocates Society Installation c/o Lucas Figiel, 7111 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60656."

Celebrating

The Incoming President:

Jonathan Clark Green

and the 2020-2021 Executive Officers:

Audrey Cosgrove, First Vice President

Allison R. Pawlicki, Second Vice President

Christina Malecki, Third Vice President

Joanna Pawlowska, Secretary

Ann Melichar, Treasurer

Eryk Wachnik, Historian

Honoring

The 2020 Award of Merit Recipient:

Congressman Mike Quigley

For more information:

2020.advocates.installation.invite.1.14.20

ENDORSEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR THE MARCH 17TH PRIMARY:

Judicial Election Endorsements in Cook County:

Audrey Cosgrove

Jonathan Clark Green

Kristen Lyons

Michael Strom

Judicial Election Recommendations in Cook County:

Julie Aimen

Laura Ayala-Gonzalez

Aileen Bhandari

Hon. Lloyd Brooks

Jennifer Callahan

Hon. Cynthia Cobbs

James Crawley

Hon. James T. Derico, Jr.

Jamie Guerra Dickler

Frank DiFranco

Cristin McDonald Duffy

Hon. Patricia Fallon

Hon. Michael Forti

Jacqueline Griffin

Hon. Sheree D. Henry

Hon. Michael Hyman

Heather Kent

Hon. Kerrie Maloney Laytin

Hon. Celestia Mays

Kelly McCarthy

Suzanne McEneely

Hon. Teresa Molina

Megan Mulay

Hon. John Mulroe

Eileen O'Connor

Araceli De La Cruz

Hon. Jesse Reyes

Beth Ryan

Hon. Levander Smith

Christ Stacey

Jon Stromsta

Hon. Daniel Tiernan

Hon. Tyria B. Walton

Michael Weaver

Hon. Lynn Weaver Boyle

Judicial Election Recommendation in McHenry County:

Hon. Justin Hansen

Calendar of the Advocates Society

(2019-20)

February 20 - Installation Dinner

March 7 - Board Meeting

March 21 - General Meeting

April 4 - Board Meeting

April 10 - Vanguard Awards

April 17 - General Meeting at Polish Highlander

(4808 S. Archer Ave., Chicago)

May 1 - Board Meeting

May 4 - Polish Constitution Day Parade

May 16 - General Meeting

July 28 - Summer Family BBQ in Inverness

August 1 - Board Meeting

September 5 - Board Meeting

September 19 - General Meeting

October 10 (new date) - Board Meeting

October 17 - Judges Night at Polish Museum of America

(984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago)

November 7 - Board Meeting

November 21 - General Meeting

November 21 - Scholarship Fundraiser at Galleria Marchetti

(825 West Erie Street, Chicago)

December 5 - Board Meeting

December 20 - General Meeting and Christmas Party

(Copernicus Center Annex, 5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago)

January 9 - Board Meeting

January 23 - General Meeting

February 6 - Board Meeting

February 15 - Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic (with CLE starting at 9 a.m.) (new)

February 24 - Installation Dinner at Hotel Allegro (new date)

(Hotel Allegro, 171 West Randolph Street, Chicago)

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

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.

Advocates Society Newsletters

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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