YOU'RE INVITED!
We are excited to invite you to our Fall Cocktail Reception: Root Down To Rise Up to support CGLA in delivering comprehensive legal services, social support, and advocacy for those affected by the criminal legal system.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2025
TIME: 6 PM – 9 PM
ATTIRE: Cocktail Attire
WHERE: 222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
SCHEDULE
> 6 PM – Doors Open
> 7 PM – Program Begins
PARKING
230 NORTH CANAL STREET PARKING - 1 MIN WALK
Head south on Canal Street; Taste 222 will be on the right.
300 NORTH CANAL STREET PARKING - 2 MIN WALK
Head south on Canal Street toward Fulton Street; Taste 222 will be on the right.
FRENCH MARKET ABM GARAGE - 2 MIN WALK
Head north on Canal Street toward Lake Street; Taste 222 will be on the left.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
CLINTON STATION - 3 MIN WALK
CTA Green & Pink Lines
CLARK & LAKE STATION - 8 MIN WALK
CTA Blue, Orange, Green, Purple, Pink, & Brown Lines
MERCHANDISE MART STATION - 10 MIN WALK
CTA Brown & Purple Lines
OGILVIE TRANSPORTATION CENTER - 7 MIN WALK
Meet Our Awardees
Charles V Hogren Courage & Character Award
Malcolm Evans
Director of Farming at Urban Growers Collective​​
​Bill Leslie Visionary Award
Law Office Of The Cook County Public Defender
Accepted by:
Sharone R. Mitchell, Jr. - Cook County Public Defender
Emmanuel Andre - Deputy of Policy & Strategic Litigation
Sharlyn Grace - Senior Policy Advisor​
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Spirit of Generosity Award
Woods Fund Chicago
Accepted by:
Michelle Morales - President, Woods Fund Chicago
Bahati Aimee - Program Officer
Thank You to Our 2025 Annual Sponsors!
Advocate ($10,000+)
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mayer Brown LLP
Partner ($7,500+)
Ariel Investments
Jenner and Block LLP
Winston & Strawn LLP
Supporter ($5,000+)
Goldman, Ismail, Tomaselli, Brennan, & Baum LLP
King & Spalding LLP
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
United Airlines
Friend ($2,500+)
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Ally ($1,000+)
Woods Fund Chicago
In-Kind Sponsors
Bien Trucha Group | Chicago Mahagony Tours | Soul&Smoke | Roanoak | Field Museum | Zanies Comedy Club | Oriental Trading | Lou Malnati's | Lynfred Wine Tasting | Barbara O'Brien | Gourmet Gift Basket | Goodman Theatre
CONTACT
For any related questions:
Sue Pak - Director of Development
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Maddie Mills-Craig - Development Associate