Justinian Society of Lawyers is a student organization at the DePaul University located in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Italian Businesses & Organizations in Illinois
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DePaul Justinian Society of Lawyers
Consulate General of Italy Chicago
The Consulate is directed by a Consul General, a career diplomat, under whose authority falls a vast jurisdiction, comprising the following States: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. According to the estimates of this office more than 22,000 Italian citizens live in State of Illinois and over 30,000 live in the entire jurisdiction. In addition, according to a recent census compiled by agencies of the United States, approximately 735,000 American citizens of Italian origin live in Illinois and 1,435,000 live in the before mentioned jurisdiction.
Presiding over a vast territory, inhabited by over 65 million people, the Consulate General in Chicago is separated by more than a thousand miles from some of the furthest locations included in its jurisdiction. For this reason, a network of Honorary Consular offices was established, which is currently composed of four Honorary Vice Consulates and a pair of Consular Correspondents located in areas with higher concentration of Italian citizens.
Chicago, IL
Justinian Society of Lawyers Dupage County Chapter
The purpose and objectives of this Society are:
- to foster a spirit of friendship through social and professional interactions;
- to continue to improve the legal education of our members;
- to render mutual aid and assistance to our members;
- to promote the general welfare of our members by improvment of the practice of the law;
- and to participate in civic and community affairs so as to insure the proper administration of justice.
Elmhurst, IL
Justinian Society of Lawyers
Since the founding of the Justinian Society of Lawyers in 1921
This venerable institution has become one of the largest ethnic bar associations in the United States. Our members are among the most active and influential in the legal profession. The society takes great pride in its contributions to the practice of law and to the administration of the justice system.
Like any successful organization, The Justinian Society is dependent on the involvement of its members. Perhaps it is the commonality of Italian heritage or the fellowship of professionals; it is nonetheless gratifying to observe the consistently high level of participation of our members. For these reasons, the society continues to grow as a dynamic force in the legal community while retaining a special place in the heart of each member.
Chicago, IL
Chicagoland Italian American Professionals
Chicagoland Italian American Professionals is Chicago’s premier Italian-American networking organization dedicated to promoting Italian business, culture, language and lifestyle. CIAP serves as a space where local Italian businesses can come together having a common end goal to identify industry challenges facing our local community.
Our Mission
- Attract a wide-ranging membership that includes Italians, Italian-Americans and Italophiles.
- Promote and support the success of our member businesses throughout the Chicagoland area.
- Celebrate our member’s diversity and the Italian Heritage through a wide range of cultural, social and educational events.
Chicago, IL
Italian American Society of Peoria
The Italian American Society was founded in Peoria, Illinois on October 5, 1929 by seventeen men of Italian descent. At that time, its basic purpose was a fraternal organization dedicated to the welfare of its members. While the Society has evolved through the years, the focus of taking care of each other is as true today as it was then.
Today the Society's goals center not only on the welfare of its members, but also on that of the community. We continually strive to fulfill the dreams of those original founders by carrying on Italian traditions.
Our hand is extended to those of Italian descent and those desiring to learn more about Italian heritage to join the organization and become an integral part of the Society's future.
Peoria, IL
Unico Chicago West Suburban
A Chapter of UNICO National, the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S.
UNICO was founded on October 10, 1922 in Waterbury, Connecticut. A group of 15 men, led by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola, came together to create what has become a very special and very proud organization. It was Dr. Vastola’s dream to create an Italian American service organization to engage in charitable works, support higher education, and perform patriotic deeds.
The name UNICO was selected as best representing the nature and the character of this fledgling organization. The name is the Italian word for unique, one of a kind. The founders believed that UNICO would be the only one of its kind because it placed service to the community before and above fraternity. At the same time they hoped that the rest of society would come to know and understand the real contributions of Italian Americans to our way of life. Its sole purpose was to unite all Italian Americans and motivate them to become more civic minded. In order to accomplish this, members would have to understand that they would have to make sacrifices, not for personal gain, but for service to others. In the ensuing years UNICO became an acronym that stood for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, and Opportunity.
Chicago, IL
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans
The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans serves as a congress for the Chicagoland Italian American organizations and a focal point for the community.
Founded in 1952, the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA) serves as a congress for the Chicagoland Italian American organizations and represents the community on a local, state, national and international level.
The JCCIA is dedicated to its heritage and promoting the Italian American community. One of its main goals is to assist young Italian Americans through education. The JCCIA gives away numerous scholarships to promote the advancement of students.
The organization also leads fundraising efforts to worthy causes like the Amatrice Earthquake and spearheads volunteer efforts.
The JCCIA is well known for the Dante/Mazzei Award luncheon. Since 1971 the Dante Award has been awarded to more than 40 journalists, and since 2014, the Filippo Mazzei Award has been given to a person who shows extraordinary skills in the world of public affairs.
In addition the Columbus Day Parade, Columbus Day Queen contest and the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian of the Year Award are well known annual JCCIA events.
The JCCIA has a Women’s Division, West Suburban Women’s Division and Young Professionals Division.
Stone Park, IL
Greater Rockford Italian American Association
Our Italian culture is one steeped in rich history and traditions. That’s why it is important for Italian Americans to keep in touch with their roots and share their pride and heritage. Our association was founded in 1980. Originally known as The Columbus Day Committee, the Greater Rockford Italian American Association (GRIAA) strives to follow our mission given to us by the original Rockford Italian charter members. These members have celebrated the Italian culture and have given meaning to the true roots of our heritage.
A non-profit organization headed and staffed solely by volunteers, GRIAA serves as a conservatory of Italian culture and traditions. It provides the community and opportunity to experience the customs and traditions of Italy first hand by participating in a variety of educational programs and public events provided by our GRIAA Committees.
Loves Park, IL