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Dedrick L. Gordon is the owner of Gordon Injury Lawyers, a law firm conveniently located in downtown Chicago and the Art District of New Orleans. He concentrates his legal practice in several areas primarily involving a trial practice in cases involving serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Mr. Gordon is an Illinois and Louisiana licensed trial lawyer. Mr. Gordon grew up in Chicago, but maintains strong New Orleans roots. His father was born and raised in New Orleans, and his grandfather owned and operated a produce company in the French Quarters for many years.
Mr. Gordon has successfully recovered hundreds of substantial settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injury victims and their families. Recently, Mr. Gordon obtained a $3.125 million dollar settlement due to a hospital's negligence. Mr. Gordon has gained a reputation for his aggressive approach to helping his clients obtain the justice they deserve.
Mr. Gordon was named a 2022 and 2021 Illinois Rising Star Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of the lawyers in Illinois each year, and was featured in Chicago Magazine. This is the second year in a row Mr. Gordon has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for his outstanding work in personal injury litigation.
Mr. Gordon is a former associate of Nilson, Stookal, Gleason & Caputo, Ltd., a Chicago-based law firm with 30-plus years of representing individuals in serious injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and workers compensation matters; that has successfully recovered several millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients.
Mr. Gordon served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cook County Bar Association and member of the Membership Committee of the Cook County Bar Association.
Mr. Gordon is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association.
Mr. Gordon is a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Mr. Gordon worked for the Consumer Protection Unit and Homeowner Protection Unit of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, and clerked for the Securities Division for the Indiana Secretary of State.
As a former prosecutor, Gbenga Longe has an extensive background in criminal law and knows how to get results. Throughout her legal career, Gbenga has handled thousands of DUI and criminal cases in Chicago as well as the surrounding suburbs. She carries an inside knowledge to winning cases. Gbenga is highly skilled in advocating for her clients and she will carefully analyze her clients' cases to determine the best course of action.
Attorney Kamran Memon has been practicing law in the Chicagoland area since 1997. He has successfully represented many clients in a variety of legal matters. Kamran works with a trusted network of attorneys who are experienced and skilled in a variety of legal areas.
Kamran graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was a student of Professor Barack Obama.
Kamran is a co-founder of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago and CAIR-Chicago. He is a member of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago, the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago, the National Association of Muslim Lawyers, the Chicago chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, and the Illinois chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. He previously served as a member of the Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Kamran is a former host of Radio Islam on WCEV 1450 AM in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Annual Chicagoland Muslim Community Thanksgiving Turkey Drive.
All levels and dialects of Chinese are invited for a bi-weekly conversation club.
Our favorite host, Lily Wang, is reserving a space for us on first and third Mandarin Mondays... Check out the new high-tops in the right nook of the bar, for our own private hangout spot🍸
All levels and dialects of Chinese are invited for a bi-weekly conversation club. If you only want to speak Chinese you will have a variety of dialect stickers to choose from (aka, don't wear an English sticker if you want use only Chinese). If you just want to be there for cultural vibes, language learning motivation and tv/cinema/music/dining/travel recommendations with a dedicated group that's great too 👄🧠🌏
Details:
Chinese Club at Nine Bar
1st and 3rd Mondays
6-8PM
Perk with ticket
You have the option to subscribe monthly for $25 instead of paying $15 for each individual ticket
Seating is limited so subscription holders will be prioritized.
A night of live comedy, DJ sets, food, chai, and connections for Chicago’s South Asian and Brown women. Come solo, leave connected!
Get ready for a night of laughter, music, food, and connection! Brown Girl Chaos brings Chicago’s South Asian and Brown women together for a vibrant social experience celebrating community, culture, and new friendships.
Join us for stand-up comedy performances by Pinky Patel and Najah Bhatty, a DJ set, food vendors, chai, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people. Whether you're coming with your girls or showing up solo, this is your chance to step outside your usual circle, share a few laughs, and connect with women who get you.
Forget awkward networking. We're creating a welcoming space where conversations flow naturally, the music keeps going, and new connections can turn into lasting friendships.
What to Expect
Stand-Up Comedy: Performances by Pinky Patel and Najah Bhatty
DJ Set & Music: Good music and great vibes
Food Vendors: Explore food offerings from event vendors
Chai & Conversations: Relax, mingle, and connect
Community & Networking: Meet new people and expand your social circle
Banterr: Discover new ways to connect beyond the event
Intro to Traditional Mexican Medicine and Rebozo history, to reconnect and reclaim our ancestral ways of healing
We will learn the differences between what is a true indigenous rebozo vs. a colonial rebozo; which are clear and proven. We will learn the medicinal vs. spiritual use of the rebozo, as well as non-invasive techniques, and other techniques that require a broad knowledge of the body's anatomy. As well as your emotional and physiological state.
The training that will be provided will sensitize us all to use ancestral and traditional therapies with respect, honor and free of cultural appropriation:
PLEASE NOTE - this class is fluid and is meant to be driven by both the instructor and attendees. Below are some topics that may be addressed but it not a comprehensive list.*
IMPORTANT - All are welcome to this event, but it will be centering BIPOC communities. If this context doesn't feel like a good fit, then this workshop may not be for you.
Reciprocity-Based Registration
This workshop uses a reciprocity-based registration model. Everyone receives the same training, materials, and hands-on instruction regardless of the registration level selected.
The different rates are intended to make the training accessible while also recognizing that accessibility must be sustainable for the person providing the work.
Community Access — $230(please be mindful and choose what you can afford)
For participants experiencing a meaningful financial barrier. This limited early-access rate is available through October 18. If this rate is financially accessible to you, I invite you to choose Community support or above.
Community Supported — $250
For participants who need some financial flexibility but are able to contribute more than the Community Access rate.
Sustainable Value — $300
This is the rate that allows this workshop to be offered sustainably. It reflects not only the hours of instruction, but also the preparation, materials, travel from Ohio, transportation, lodging, meals, and the time required to bring this training to another community.
Community Sustainer — $350
For participants who have greater financial capacity and would like to contribute beyond the Sustainable Value. This helps offset Community Access registrations and supports my ability to continue bringing this work to other communities.
Scholarship sponsor $400. This level is for participants who would like their registration to directly help another person access the training.
For every Scholarship Sponsor registration, a partial scholarship will be made available to someone who otherwise could not afford to attend.
How the Reciprocity Model Works
$225 — Community Access
I need significant financial accessibility to participate.
$250 — Community Supported
I need some financial flexibility.
$300 — Sustainable Value
I can pay the amount that sustainably supports this training.
$350 — Community Sustainer
I can contribute beyond Sustainable Value
$400 — Scholarship Sponsor
I can contribute at a level that directly creates additional scholarship access.
Some of the topics that we will learn are:
Intro to Traditional Mexican Medicine
Frio y calor (cold & hot)
Herbal Baths
Rebozo Purhepecha
Lucia’s Story and the story of her grandmother
Stories, and actual situation of the rebozo
Daily uses of the rebozo
Types of rebozos, how a backstrap loom works,
Cultural Appropriation and problems
The energy & symbolism behind the rebozo
Evidence: Intuition + Science
Self-care and client-uses of the rebozo: physical and mental
DATE AND TIME:
1st Session **November 12th 5:30 pm -9:00pmCST ****
2st Session ** November 13th 5:30 pm-9:00pm CST ***
This is not a certification.
My work centers the stories and wisdom of Indigenous People. Its cultural appropiation free.
Thanks for your support!
** Please note, payment plans are available to anyone interested in this workshop! Just email and we can figure out something that works for you. Space is limited, but I want this work to be accessible -Lucia Echeri **
Based in Lombard, Illinois, the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations represents a vital network of Muslim healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing medicine through an Islamic ethical framework. Founded in 1981 by senior medical leaders from ten countries, FIMA has grown into a truly global community encompassing 53 member organizations and over 110,000 medical professionals committed to collective welfare and professional excellence. The organization's mission centers on fostering unity among Muslim physicians, promoting healthcare services rooted in Islamic principles, and mobilizing professional resources for humanitarian relief and community healing. FIMA serves its members through educational initiatives, student development programs, and conferences that celebrate both scientific advancement and spiritual values in medical practice. The organization has established landmark initiatives including the Encyclopedia of Islamic Medical Ethics, specialized programs addressing global health challenges from HIV/AIDS to climate health, and emergency response capabilities deployed during humanitarian crises. FIMA's commitment extends beyond professional development to active community service, demonstrated through relief operations, hospital advocacy, and partnerships with international health organizations. Members benefit from a supportive professional community that bridges cultural and geographic boundaries while maintaining rigorous standards for medical ethics and practice. As a non-profit, non-governmental organization, FIMA operates independently to serve the interests of Muslim healthcare professionals and the communities they serve, creating meaningful connections among physicians worldwide who share common values and professional aspirations.