Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago
About Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago
Founded as the Filipino American Bar Association and now operating as the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (FALA Chicago), this organization has been a cornerstone of the Chicago, IL legal community for over two decades. FALA Chicago's mission centers on establishing and maintaining both local and nationwide networks of Filipino American legal professionals, enabling them to succeed in their professions, organizations, and industries. The organization believes in serving the legal community with humility, selflessness, and a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Since 2003, FALA Chicago has demonstrated its dedication to community support by organizing the All-Bar Unity Dinner and creating the Diversity Scholarship Fund, which has provided educational support to diverse students pursuing law degrees. The association operates on a non-profit basis, with all activities performed for the mutual benefit of its members and the broader legal community. FALA Chicago fosters genuine camaraderie and community among attorneys, judges, law students, and supporters throughout the Chicagoland region. The organization partners with regional and local Filipino American bar associations to support shared objectives and strengthen the nationwide network of Filipino American legal professionals. By emphasizing long-term commitment, collective knowledge sharing, and inclusive membership, FALA Chicago creates meaningful professional relationships that extend far beyond traditional networking, building a supportive community where legal professionals can truly advance together.