Date and time: Feb 18th 6:00 -8:00 pm

Venue: Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago

THE SPEAKER: Join us on the night of February 18th in the courtroom of Judge Edmond Chang of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois as he speaks on his journey to the federal bench, including his experiences as a first-generation Taiwanese
American, the most exciting cases he has had, and the importance of Asian Americans in public service.

Judge Chang was born in New York City to immigrants from Taiwan.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan
in 1991 and his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law in 1994. After law school, Judge Chang served as a law clerk for Judge James Ryan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Judge Marvin Aspen of the U.S. District Court for
the Northern District of Illinois.  He also practiced law privately before becoming an Assistant United States Attorney (Deputy Chief of General Crimes and the Chief of Appeals for the Criminal Division).

Judge Chang is one of only 13 Asian American federal judges in the entire United States.

Complimentary Food and Beverages Will Be Served

Please register via Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pioneers-of-our-generation-the-courtroom-of-federal-court-judge-edmond-chang-tickets-20962381046

This event is proudly sponsored by Taft, Stettinius & Hollister,
LLP.  For more information, please visit http://www.taftlaw.com

What makes someone a leader, and how do you become one? How can you, as an individual, make a difference in the community? Join us in a conversation and networking session with one Chicago’s leading architects and community leaders.

TAP-Chicago (Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals) is excited to work with Ernest Wong, Founding Principal and President of site design group, ltd., and a leader in the landscape architecture profession in the city of Chicago as we explore what makes a leader and how to create change in a community. It will also be a great chance to meet and network with other dreamers. When ambitious people get together, big things can happen!

This is also a great chance to check out the pop-up gallery space created by site design group in private, after doors are closed to the public!

Registration is free until Nov 8 and $5 afterward through Eventbrite:
http://communityleading.eventbrite.com/
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

TL;DR:
WHO: Ernest Wong (Community Leader and Amazing Architect)
WHAT: Networking and Discussion on Leadership
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10th, 6:30-8:30-pm
WHERE: 820 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
WHY: It’s a great opportunity to learn and network with good company! Plus, get a chance to check out site design group’s pop-up space after hours!

About the Speaker

Ernest Wong is the President and founder of site design group ltd, an urban design and landscape architecture firm based in Chicago. Due to his many professional achievements, the Chicago Tribune named Ernest as “2010 Chicagoan of the Year”. Mr. Wong was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese American Service League (CASL), the largest social services organization in the Midwest serving Chinese Americans.

Ernest has directed many notable projects including the State Street City Lightscape, The Park at Lakeshore East, Ping Tom Memorial Park, and Mary Bartelme Park in West Loop. Ernest is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows, the American Planning Association, and the Urban Land Institute.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ernest served on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Transition Committee for Economic Development and Planning. He currently serves as a Commissioner on both the Chicago Landmarks Commission and the Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Questions? Contact Eric Kao or Ariel Yu at eric (dot) kao (at) tapchicago (dot) org | ariel (at) tapchicago (dot) org

Join TAP-Chicago on September 16, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a seminar on public speaking and leaderships skills. Learn how to overcome anxiety and become a confident speaker, no matter the audience and subject matter. In addition to improving our skills, we will discuss creation of an ongoing public speaking and leadership training program.

Registration is free through September 12 and only $5 afterward. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Wine and beer are complementary, but please tip your bartender! All tips will go towards funding a public speaking and leadership training program for TAP-Chicago.

Sign up for the event at http://tappublicspeaking.eventbrite.com/

Cynthia Leggett will lead the seminar and detail her journey in becoming a better speaker and surmounting personal challenges. Cynthia is the current Vice President of Education and Past President of HHS Toastmasters. Cynthia has served as Central North Division Governor and is the recipient of the Distinguished Toastmaster Award as well as the Area Governor of the Year Award. Toastmasters International is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving public speaking. With over 15,000 clubs in 135 countries, Toastmasters helps more than 332,000 members develop their communication and leadership skills.

This event is made possible by the generous support of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP www.taftlaw.com.

Questions? Contact
Richard Hu richard@tapchicago.org
Delia Dai delia@tapchicago.org

A fun, exciting, and effective way in making initial connections with business professionals – speed networking is a catalyst event that is designed to introduce a very different environment with the standard business networking meetings by incorporating a proper focus to make the most of your time, all the while propelling your career and business. Maximize quality, lasting, professional connections by developing a strong referral base by developing relationships with a variety of individuals from various industries.

Benefits of Speed Networking:
• Meet more people in a short timeframe
• Meet other like-minded professionals who have invested their time and energy in building their network
• Greater fun and innovation than run of the mill “cocktail reception” events
• Easily target individuals with whom you may spend more time with during the reception at the program’s end
• Conducive environment in learning effective networking techniques through energized networking conversations and repetition
• Opportunity to practice proper networking, elevator speeches, etc.

Tips:
• Bring your business cards
• Prepare your “elevator speech” that focuses on the crux of who you are and your business to relay to your partner
• Follow-up with your new connections by planning follow-up meetings, lunches, and referrals after the event is over
• Be yourself and have fun!

Cost:
Early-Bird Registration (by Friday, August 7): $10.00
Regular Registration (by Wednesday, August 12): $15.00
Registration includes (1) free drink ticket and refreshments during reception. Cash bar available for additional beverages.

Register through Eventbrite:

https://goo.gl/fn5s2V

Program:
6:00-6:30 pm – Registration
6:30:6:45 pm – Introduction
6:45-7:30 pm – Speed Networking Program
7:30-7:45 pm – Social Activity
7:45-8:15 pm – Reception/Social Networking

Venue:
223 W. Erie, Chicago, IL 60654 (Across from Union Sushi, next to Kozy Cycle in River North)