The State of Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession, Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wildman Harrold, 225 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL; Information:www.TheIILP.com or 312-628-5885
Past President William Hooks will participate in a panel discussion at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Chicago, on Wedneday, October 26, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Information: Meredith Ward, WardM@theiacp.org, or 703-647-7226
Chicago Real Estate Transactions Beyond the Basics-Contracts, Mortgages, Leases and More; this seven-session CLE course is designed for lawyers who want to learn the legal fundamentals of contracts, mortgages and lease creation as they relate to real estate transactions in Chicago; beginning Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in multiple locations in the downtown loop area; $100.00 for all seven sessions; contact ABA Section of Real Property at 312-988-5260 or Michael.kesler@americanbar.org
Chicago Southside NAACP 56th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner “Affirming the Promise” on Friday, October 28, 2011, 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Harambee House Banquet, 11901 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, IL; tickets $75.00; for information contact siosan30@gmail.com or call 773-988-0886
Breaking Barriers Building Bridges, Friday, November 4, 2011, CBA Building, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago; register at www.chicagobar.org or call 312-554-2056

