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The Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ) was formed by the Lesbian and Gay Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County designed to be a resource for our fellow Judges and the legal community, and to be mentors for LGBT law students.

The Mission Statement is available at www.TheAIJ.com.

The inaugural reception of the AIJ will be held during Pride Week on Wednesday, June 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct, Chicago. The new Officers and Board of Directors will be sworn in and numerous members of the judiciary, including Illinois Supreme Court Justices, are expected to be in attendance. To make a reservation, go to our website, www.TheAIJ.com and print the invitation.

New Officers and Directors of the AIJ are:

President – Hon. Tom Chiola

Vice President – Hon. Colleen Sheehan

Treasurer – Hon. Jim Snyder

Secretary – Hon. Mary Colleen Roberts

Director – Hon. Sebastian Patti

Director – Hon. Sherry Pethers