@theBar podcast

@theBar

Welcome to The Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar, a podcast where young and young-ish lawyers have interesting and unscripted conversations with their guests about legal news, events, topics, stories and whatever else strikes our fancy.

Welcome to The Chicago Bar Association’s @theBar, a podcast where young and young-ish lawyers have interesting and unscripted conversations with their guests about legal news, events, topics, stories and whatever else strikes our fancy.

 

#88

Getting Involved, Giving Back: Bar Leaders Share Their Stories

In this special joint episode presented by the Chicago Bar Association and the National Co... more

06 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:36

06 Aug 2025


#87

Historic Justice: Investigating Cruelty and Death at Florida’s Dozier School for Boys

For over a century, The Dozier School for Boys held dark secrets behind its gates. Allegat... more

16 Jul 2025

55 MINS

55:09

16 Jul 2025


#86

It Ends With Lawsuits: Unpacking the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Battle

Ironically, there is no end in sight for the drama between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blak... more

11 Jun 2025

59 MINS

59:55

11 Jun 2025


#85

Rethinking Legal Fees for a Modern, Value-Based Practice

Modern law practice needs a modern billing approach. Learn tactics for the successful tran... more

09 May 2025

33 MINS

33:26

09 May 2025


#84

Bullying in the Legal Profession

The legal profession upholds expectations for civility, inclusion, and wellbeing, but a ne... more

02 Apr 2025

51 MINS

51:49

02 Apr 2025


#83

A Conversation with Cook County State’s Attorney Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke

A surefire place to learn the ins and outs of being a trial attorney is at the Cook County... more

05 Mar 2025

57 MINS

57:15

05 Mar 2025


#82

More Than a Month: Black History at the DuSable Museum

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is a pillar of Chicago’s cultural in... more

06 Feb 2025

44 MINS

44:25

06 Feb 2025


#81

Transgender Prisoner Rights with Alan Mills

Throughout the history of our justice system, transgender prisoners’ issues have largely b... more

09 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:11

09 Jan 2025


#80

Bar to the Future! – The 101st Chicago Bar Show

After a yuletide dinner in days of yore, a group of Chicago Bar Association members spiced... more

12 Dec 2024

36 MINS

36:56

12 Dec 2024


#79

Fraudster Tom Girardi Caught Red-Handed—Bravo!

You may have seen Tom Girardi’s name in multiple places—once, as a famous and respected pl... more

14 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:22

14 Nov 2024


#78

Who Picks Your Presidential Candidate, Anyway? — A Conversation with DNC Delegate Aurora Austriaco

In August, the city of Chicago welcomed the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and deleg... more

24 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:16

24 Oct 2024


#77

Passing the Gavel: Jon Amarilio Bids Farewell and Welcomes New Voices

Long-time host Jon Amarilio reflects on his six-year tenure and introduces the new hosts: ... more

18 Sep 2024

10 MINS

10:41

18 Sep 2024


#76

Celebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with Former CBA Executive Directo...

The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building conn... more

27 Jun 2024

55 MINS

55:28

27 Jun 2024


#75

Celebrating 150 Years of The Chicago Bar Association: An Interview with CBA President Ray Koenig III

The Chicago Bar Association is celebrating 150 years of championing justice, building conn... more

09 May 2024

43 MINS

43:42

09 May 2024


#74

A Discussion with Cary Donham – West Point’s First and Only Conscientious Objector

In this episode, Jonathan Amarilio interviews Cary Donham about his experience as the Unit... more

29 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:59

29 Mar 2024


#73

Remembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Michael Scodro, former clerk to the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor and current partner with... more

10 Jan 2024

45 MINS

45:15

10 Jan 2024


#72

The #FreeBritney Edition (Rebroadcast)

The @theBar podcast is taking a holiday break in November and will return in December with... more

20 Nov 2023

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:14

20 Nov 2023


#71

The Northwestern University Hazing Scandal Explained

Jon Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey are joined by attorney Patrick Salvi II to discus... more

25 Oct 2023

48 MINS

48:02

25 Oct 2023


#70

The World’s Most Famous Doll (Who Shall Remain Nameless for Legal Reasons) Goes to Court to Protect ...

With the success of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster movie, we are once again ... more

27 Sep 2023

55 MINS

55:04

27 Sep 2023


#69

The Right to Repair Your Stuff with Gay Gordon-Byrne

Nearly every person has had the frustrating experience of being told that an appliance or ... more

25 Aug 2023

57 MINS

57:32

25 Aug 2023


#68

Not Your Average Wellness Podcast for Lawyers

As the saying goes, if you don't make time for your health now, you'll be forced to make t... more

22 Jun 2023

56 MINS

56:00

22 Jun 2023


#67

Defending Against Domestic Violent Extremism: A Discussion with Brian Michael Jenkins

In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio speaks with one of the world’s leading authorities... more

17 May 2023

51 MINS

51:03

17 May 2023


#66

Celebrating 5 Years of Podcasting

This month marks 5 years CBA's @theBar bringing you interesting and unscripted conversatio... more

03 Apr 2023

04 MINS

04:06

03 Apr 2023


#65

A Closer Look at the U.S.’ First Reparations Program with Evanston’s Mayor Daniel Biss

Should reparations be given, and if so, who should get reparations and what form should th... more

28 Feb 2023

47 MINS

47:01

28 Feb 2023


#64

The Tylenol Murders: Discussing New Evidence in the Unsolved Case

In fall 1982, seven people in the Chicagoland area died after taking cyanide-laced Tylenol... more

10 Feb 2023

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:07

10 Feb 2023


#63

Cheri Bustos and Gretchen Carlson: A Discussion About Legal Reforms for Sexual Assault and Harassmen...

Recently retired Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and journalist and television personal... more

11 Jan 2023

51 MINS

51:40

11 Jan 2023


#62

The Killer Clown Edition: The Prosecution of John Wayne Gacy (Rebroadcast)

@theBar wishes to honor the career of retired Cook County judge William J. "Bill" Kunkle J... more

30 Nov 2022

52 MINS

52:39

30 Nov 2022


#61

Starved Rock Murders: The Case for Chester Weger’s Innocence

In March 1960, Illinois Starved Rock State Park became the site of the brutal murder and p... more

17 Nov 2022

53 MINS

53:53

17 Nov 2022