BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diversity Scholarship Foundation - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Diversity Scholarship Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://diversitychicago.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diversity Scholarship Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20251227T231220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T231623Z UID:6129-1772352000-1772384400@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:2026 Bar President's Polar Plunge For Special Olympics DESCRIPTION:Bar President’s Polar Plunge For Special Olympics\nOn Sunday\, March 1\, 2026\, our team will participate in Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children’s Charities\, one of the city’s most popular winter fundraising events! We are excited to take on the challenge and jump into Lake Michigan’s chilly waters to support thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through your donations\, people with intellectual disabilities can discover new strengths\, abilities\, and accomplishments. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/2026-bar-presidents-polar-plunge-for-special-olympics/ LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20251030T191316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T191316Z UID:6067-1769068800-1769101200@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:2026 Unity Award Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/2026-unity-award-gala/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Chicago\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Grand Ballroom\, Chicago\, IL 60603\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Chicago\, 60603\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Dinner ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20251030T184512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T201104Z UID:6059-1762448400-1762455600@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:DSF First Generation Mentorship Kickoff Reception - 11/6/2025 DESCRIPTION:This reception hosted at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP provides first-generation law students the opportunity to meet the attorneys and judges who serve as their mentors through the Diversity Scholarship Foundation’s mentor program.  Over 125 law students and their mentors are invited to attend the reception either in-person or virtually.  This mentorship program is open to all law students in Illinois\, Indiana\, Wisconsin\, Missouri\, and Iowa and has served almost 300 law students in the past two years alone. \nThis event features keynote speaker\, Erin Clifford. Erin is Managing Director of Clifford Law Offices and a Wellness Expert. This event is open to the public and all members of DSF and their colleagues are invited to attend. \nTo RSVP\, email: dsfchicago@gmail.com. \nKEYNOTE: Top 10 Strategies for the Legal Profession to Reimagine Wellness\n– Presented by Erin Clifford\, Corporate Wellness Coach and Consultant \n  \nDSF First Generation Mentorship Kickoff Reception \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\nRegistration – DSF website – diversitychicago.org or dsfchicago@gmail.com\nLocation: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP\, 151 N Franklin St Suite 2500\, Chicago\, IL 60606\nTime: 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/dsf-first-generation-mentorship-kickoff-reception-11-6-2025/ LOCATION:Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP\, 151 N Franklin St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Top-10-strategies-for-the-legal-profession-to-reimagine-wellness-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20250903T025353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T230206Z UID:6033-1758736800-1758744000@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:Diversity Scholarship Foundation’s First Annual Dean’s Reception DESCRIPTION:Co-Hosted by Erica Byrd & Neha Tannan \nThe Diversity Scholarship Foundation Invites you to our First Annual Dean’s Reception  Co-Hosted by Erica Byrd & Neha Tannan\, Honoring Hari M. Osofsky\, Former Dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. \n\nHonoring: Hari M. Osofsky\, Former Dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP: https://diversitychicago.org/product/diversity-scholarship-foundations-first-annual-deans-reception-rsvp/ \nWednesday\, September 24th\, 2025\n6:00 pm to 8:00 pm\nLocation:\nValentine\, Austriaco & Bueschel\, P.C.\n300 E. Randolph Street\, Suite 3400\nChicago\, Illinois 60601\n\nThe Diversity Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3)  organization. Proceeds from this event will support law student scholarships and other charitable causes. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/diversity-scholarship-foundations-first-annual-deans-reception/ LOCATION:Valentine\, Austriaco & Bueschel\, P.C.\, 300 E. Randolph Street\, Suite 3400\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States CATEGORIES:Dean’s Reception,Reception ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Diversity-Scholarship-Foundation-First-Annual-Deans-Reception-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20241122T205805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T210611Z UID:5805-1737046800-1737057600@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:2025 Unity Gala & Awards Ceremony and 21st Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony DESCRIPTION:2024 Unity Gala & Awards Ceremony and 21st Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony\nDate: Thursday\, January 16\, 2025\nThursday\, January 18\, 2024\n5 p.m. Cocktail Reception\n6 p.m. Dinner & Program \nLocation: JW Marriott Chicago\, Grand Ballroom\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Chicago\, IL 60603 \nDetails on purchasing Tickets\, Sponsorships\, and Advertisements are forthcoming!  Please contact dsfchicago@gmail.com with inquiries. \nRSVP NOW \nPURCHASE ADVERTISEMENT \nBECOME A SPONSOR URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/2025-unity-gala-awards-ceremony-and-21st-swearing-in-of-bar-presidents-ceremony/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Chicago\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Grand Ballroom\, Chicago\, IL 60603\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Chicago\, 60603\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSF_save_the_date.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20231024T201132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T201132Z UID:5626-1705597200-1705608000@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:2024 Unity Gala & Awards Ceremony and 21st Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony DESCRIPTION:2024 Unity Gala & Awards Ceremony and 21st Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony\nDate: Thursday\, January 18\, 2024\nThursday\, January 18\, 2024\n5 p.m. Cocktail Reception\n6 p.m. Dinner & Program \nLocation: JW Marriott Chicago\, Grand Ballroom\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Chicago\, IL 60603 \nDetails on purchasing Tickets\, Sponsorships\, and Advertisements are forthcoming!  Please contact dsfchicago@gmail.com with inquiries. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/2024-unity-gala/ LOCATION:JW Marriott Chicago\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Grand Ballroom\, Chicago\, IL 60603\, 151 W. Adams St.\, Chicago\, 60603\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-DSF-Unity-Gala-Save-the-Date-e1698178216468.png ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20210323T162637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T152939Z UID:4718-1638291600-1638302400@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:2021 Unity Award Gala & 19th Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony DESCRIPTION:2021 Unity Award Gala & 19th Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony\nDate: November 30\, 2021\nLocation: Virtually hosted by REMO \nDetails on purchasing Tickets\, Sponsorships\, and Advertisements are forthcoming!  Please contact dsfchicago@gmail.com with inquiries. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/2021-unity-award-gala-19th-swearing-in-of-bar-presidents-ceremony/ LOCATION:Virtually via REMO\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/New-Date-Save-the-Date.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20211104T134934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T134934Z UID:4875-1636012800-1636045200@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:Unity Gala Date Changed! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/unity-gala-date-changed/ LOCATION:IL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20210525T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T175039Z UID:4796-1623776400-1623783600@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:The DSF's First Generation Mentor/Mentee Program Reception DESCRIPTION:The Diversity Scholarship Foundation\, NFP is proud to celebrate its inaugural semester of our First Generation Mentor/Mentee Program. This program brings together first generation judges and attorneys with first generation law students in order to provide the students with the opportunity to network\, ask questions\, and learn from attorneys. \nPlease come join us and celebrate with food and drink (including a limited open bar) outside at the Erie Cafe from 5 to 7 p.m. Parking is free. \nMentors and Mentees may RSVP with a complimentary ticket. All other individuals must purchase a ticket to attend the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dsfs-first-generation-mentormentee-program-reception-tickets-156436532881 \nSponsorships are available: \n$250 – Supporter of the Foundation \n$500 – Friend of the Foundation \n$1\,000 – Patron of the Foundation \nPlease email us at dsfchicago@gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring or would like further information. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/the-dsfs-first-generation-mentor-mentee-program-reception/ LOCATION:Erie Cafe\, 536 W Erie St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-06-15-First-Gen-Mentor-Mentee-Reception-e1621953324949.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20210521T134428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T134428Z UID:4790-1622734200-1622739600@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:Free CLE "Recognizing & Addressing Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession" DESCRIPTION:“Recognizing & Addressing Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession”\nThis free online CLE* will have a panel of experts discuss how lawyers and judges can recognize and address implicit bias to ensure full participation in the legal profession. The panel will also discuss best practices for eliminating the effects of implicit bias affecting under-represented groups in the bar and on the bench. \nJune 3\, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\n  \nFree Registration is available at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0XLp3rh9Qy-c4X9lktFOLA\n  \n*Approved for 1.50 Hours of General CLE Credit – pending approval for 1.50 Hours of Professional Responsibility (Diversity & Inclusion) CLE Credit \nQuestions? Please email dsfchicago.cle@gmail.com URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/free-cle-recognizing-addressing-implicit-bias-in-the-legal-profession/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-06-03-DSF-Implicit-Bias-CLE-Flyer-e1621604575436.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20210513T224446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T224446Z UID:4764-1622116800-1622122200@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:Free CLE "Accessing Justice: Practical Solutions to Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in the Courtroom" DESCRIPTION:“Accessing Justice: Practical Solutions to Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in the Courtroom”\nThis free online CLE* will have a panel of experts address the different accessibility issues faced by attorneys\, judges\, and other legal professionals in the courts\, as well as practical solutions to accommodate individuals with disabilities and allow full participation in the legal process. \nMay 27\, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n  \nFree Registration is available at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgvueV_mRUyrRccf9gHleg\n  \n*Pending approval for 1.50 Hours of Professional Responsibility (Diversity & Inclusion) CLE Credit \nQuestions? Please email dsfchicago.cle@gmail.com URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/free-cle-accessing-justice-practical-solutions-to-accommodating-individuals-with-disabilities-in-the-courtroom/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:CLE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-05-27-Accessing-Justice-Flyer-e1620945760307.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20200805T020116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T175158Z UID:3482-1607446800-1607457600@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:2020 Unity Award Gala & 18th Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony DESCRIPTION:2020 Unity Award Gala & 18th Swearing-In of Bar Presidents Ceremony\nDate: December 8\, 2020\nLocation:  Virtually via REMO \n5 p.m. Networking Reception\n6 p.m. Dinner & Program \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nPURCHASE ADVERTISEMENT HERE URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/2020-unity-award-gala-18th-swearing-in-of-bar-presidents-ceremony/ LOCATION:Virtually via REMO\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Unity Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/165-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T090226 CREATED:20200818T171506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200822T194119Z UID:3640-1599670800-1599678000@diversitychicago.org SUMMARY:Judicial Recognition Virtual Reception - September 9\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:Judicial Recognition Virtual Reception – September 9\, 2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a virtual reception honoring:\n\n\nHon. Amee E. Alonso\nHon. Michael J. Hogan\, Jr.\nHon. John A. Simon\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hon. John A. Simon\n \n \n \n \n \n Hon. Amee E. Alonso\n \n \n \n \n \n Hon. Michael J. Hogan\, Jr.\n \n \n\n \nJoin us for an evening of celebrating their years of service to the Diversity Scholarship Foundation\, NFP.\nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET!\nProceeds from this event will be used for our scholarship fund.\nQuestions? or would you like an alternative means of purchasing a ticket?\nemail dsfchicago@gmail.com \nDiversity Scholarship Foundation NFP\nP.O. Box 641573\nChicago\, Illinois 60664-1573 \nThe Diversity Scholarship Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible\, in full or in part\, according to the laws of the Internal Revenue Service. URL:https://diversitychicago.org/event/judicial-recognition-virtual-reception-september-9-2020/ LOCATION:Virtual Attendance CATEGORIES:Reception,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://diversitychicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-09-09-DSF-Judicial-Recognition-Virtual-Reception.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Scholarship Foundation":MAILTO:president@diversitychicago.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR