Judge Megan Goldish has 17 years of legal experience in Cook County in Illinois and was elected to the county's Circuit Court bench in 2014. Her work primarily involves domestic violence protection cases, criminal cases, and felony preliminary hearings for women and children who have been the victims of abuse. For her legal work, Judge Megan Goldish was honored at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) 21st annual Judicial Reception on March 5, 2020, with the Mary Heftel Hooten Award.
WBAI, regarded as one of the oldest and largest bar associations in Illinois, started in 1914 with only nine women lawyers. Its primary objective is to promote the legal interests of women, aid in the passing of legislation for the common good, challenge controversial social and political constructs, and assist members in building their careers. The association, one of the few such groups to do so, extends membership to males. Different levels of membership exist, each with varying requirements and fees. The law student package, open to enrolled law students free of charge, allows the candidate access to the Young Lawyers Committee to gain leadership and career development experience. In contrast, the new entry-level membership, also free, focuses on those looking for their first legal position as an attorney or just starting out in their career. Under the umbrella of professionals, the new entries can onboard faster in their new position. Other membership levels include the 1-5 year attorney, public sector legal, and lifetime member. One of WBAI’s highlight events is the always well-attended judicial reception, where individual judges are recognized. The gathering also provides an opportunity to meet and get to know state and federal judges.
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