Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area

The Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area (AABA) was founded in 1987 by a spirited band of lawyers looking to serve the interest of the Asian American community. It is an affiliate of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, one of the largest and oldest minority national bar associations. Like its parent organization, the AABA is a not-for-profit entity.

Those looking for an attorney can use the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area’s online search function to find a member attorney specializing in their legal issue.’ The public can also stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the Illinois Asian American legal community by reading the association’s newsletters and articles.

In addition to being listed in its referral directory, member of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area receive also receive a number of other benefits for joining. The association boasts a mentorship program for new attorneys and law students. Members receive discounted rates for AABA CLE course. The AABA also hosts networking events and manages a number of local pro bono clinics. Members can also participate in screening judgeship candidates through the association’s partnership with the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening.

Contact the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area

321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604

Tel: (312) 775-2044