PRBA SUMMER NEWSLETTER

PRBA Happenings

PRBA cordially invites you to its Masquerade Ball, a celebration of heritage and hope. Join us as we honor our distinguished scholarship recipients - emerging leaders whose dedication and excellence illuminate the path forward. Enjoy an enchanting night of music, tradition, and community, all in support of PRBA’s mission to uplift Latino voices and invest in future changemakers.

The PRBA has teamed up with several affinity bar associations to get a tent for Race Judicata. Members will be there cheering, running and walking! Our team is called: Run for Justice - Asian & Hispanic Bar Associations. If you want to race with PRBA and the other bar associations, register below. Be sure to choose the Pay for Myself option!

Community Park Clean Up Day in Humboldt Park
Let’s show Humboldt Park some love! Join us for a community clean-up day as we come together to beautify one of Chicago’s most cherished green spaces. Bring your family and friends. Together, we can make a difference! Supplies will be provided. 

Buy a $25 PRBA t-shirt! All proceeds go to the PRBA law student scholarship. This blue shirt has the PRBA logo on the front, upper right chest. The Coqui design on the back is as Chicago as it gets. 

Are YOU interested in being more involved with the PRBA but aren't sure how? Join a PRBA Committee! Click below to learn more about what committees we have to offer. 

Community Cosas You Should Know About! 

Events

Sangria Festival Chicago celebrates its 10th year and returns to Humboldt Park for a weekend celebration! A portion of the proceeds supports Tu Casa Project & Humboldt Park’s San Lucas Church Hot Meals Program, helping in the fight against hunger in our local neighborhoods. 

Noche Caribeña at Navy Pier - Celebrate and elevate the Puerto Rican Arts on August 23,  2025 from 6:00PM — 9:00PM. This is a Puerto Rican Arts Alliance event you don't want to miss!

Join the National Museum of Puerto Rican Art and Culture for a special evening which will feature art,  music,  food,  and drinks as they honor the creativity and dedication of the museum's local artists in this closing reception on August 21, 2025, 5:30 pm - August 22, 2025, 8:00 pm. 

27th Annual National Cuatro Festival – Sonidos De Mi Navidad with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance.  Enjoy a festive evening of aguinaldos, el cuatro, and salsa in a joyful cultural celebration. Learn more and get your tickets here. 

Jobs and Scholarships

Judicial Law Clerk/Secretary in First District, Illinois Appellate Court Vacancy - Learn more about the position with Justice Jesse G. Reyes here.

Appellate Court Research Attorney Vacancy in First District, Illinois Appellate Court - Learn more about the position here. 

Research Attorney Vacancy in Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon, Illinois - Learn more about the position here.

Staff Attorney, Juvenile Defender Resource Center - Learn more about the position here.

2025 Northern Illinois Scholarship application - the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) Northern Illinois Chapter scholarship is now open and will be for college-bound high school seniors or enrolled college students. Learn more here. 

DtMF con PRBA

PRBA members  have proudly represented the organization all summer, and we've got the photos to prove it!

General Body Meeting - PRBA had a very successful meeting at Output Lounge on July 9th. You don't want to miss the next one!